My father and I bought a Makita 2704 to replace our entry-level Metabo TKHS 315-C. We decided to buy a decent quality table saw because we are both renovating. The Metabo was a good saw, don’t get me wrong but the guidance system is not that good. You couldn’t make precise cuts with it.

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The options

Before we bought the table saw we took a look at all the available saws in the same quality range.We are talking about the Metabo TS 254, Makita 2704 and the DWE7491 van Dewalt. We would have liked to take a look at the Bosch GTS 10 XC but the seller didn’t sell Bosch tools. The candidates had a couple of things in common: a 250mm saw blade and a guide rail that would allow for 60cm cuts (the standard depth of a closet or cabinet over here). We will not discuss every saw into detail because I simply didn’t have the chance to test them in depth. In short the price and quality were going together from the Metabo to the Makita to the Dewalt. The Metabo was very light with its built-in leg system. We found it to be a little wobbly. The Makita had the biggest working surface and felt really sturdy. The Dewalt had a smaller table top but could cut wider The gearing mechanism on the Dewalt was also a pleasure to work with. The price was just to high and that’s why we bought the Makita 2704.

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About the Makita 2704!

The saw as we bought it came with a 260mm 24-toothed saw blade. A fence, crosscut guide, dust collection attachment and pushstick come with it. We also bought the stand that goes with it for easy transportation . The body of the saw can house all these pieces so that it’s packed and ready to go. The only problem I have with table saws these days is that they didn’t put in a spot to put the provided tools for opening the blade insert. I tend to lose those all the time and it gets me really frustrated. The screw that’s holding down the insert is made out of black coated steel. The steel they have used is far to soft causing the screw bit to tear out. It’s rubbish and I quickly replaced it with a stainless steel machinery screw. Luckily for me they used standard screws!

Ease of use

The machine could go on a diet. It’s a little on the heavy side compared to it’s competitors with its 36kg (the Dewalt weighs 27kg). The saw is built a little bit sturdier and bigger than the Dewalt so I can live with that. If you are a contractor and you need to get it up to the third floor on your own, you will have a hard time. I just really like the bigger working surface. It makes it more comfortable whilst working with sheet goods on your own.
The stand was very well built. It’s sturdy even though you can open it up with little effort (thanks to the small pumps). In one minute you are set up and ready to go.
The fence is a pleasure to use. It locks nice and square and it moves easily when you want it to. You can just read the length on a scale so there’s no need to take out the tape measure every time ‘just to make sure’.

The dust collection works as it is needed. The working environmont stays nice and clean. Don’t expect miracles though cutting MDF always gives you a local sandstorm. Hearing protection is needed with the 90+dB the machine is putting out.
The height and angle adjustments are made by turning a crank and a wheel. I feel like the crank is just a little bit to long for the radius of the wheel (or the wheel is to small compared to the crank). When turning the wheel it sometimes gets in the way. I don’t know if this is any better on other table saws (the Metabo TKHS 315C didn’t have a combined wheel-and-crank so I can not compare it).

Overall I’m really happy with the saw. It cuts nice and smooth (without tearout) and I don’t feel the 1650W is underpowered for its 93mm (3.7″) cutting capacity. It still cuts 64mm (2.5″) under a 45° angle. I do need to mention that I haven’t cut any really thick hardwood with it so far. A vertical beam of pine just went trough without a problem.

In short (a.k.a. TL;DR):

+The machine is really sturdy.

+The pumps on the stand make it fast and easy to open up and close.

+The big working surface is nice to work with when you cut sheet goods.

+The fence slides easily and is parallel to the blade (out of the box).

+The cutting capacity of 93mm straight and 64mm under a 45° angle is nice to have.

+The possibility to store the fence, blades, push stick and cross-cut guide in the machines casing is a must.

-The screws of the insert are a joke. Replace them with stainless steel ones.

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-The cross-cut guide sits just a hair to loose in its tracks. I use a cross-cut jig so it’s not really a problem to me.

-The splitter is not fast-removable. You first need to remove the insert screw and then loosen two bolts to get it out.

-The table saw weighs more than the other brands’ models do. In return you get a sturdy and big work surface

specifications:

Bosch Gts 10 Xc Professional Manual

Weight 36,0 kg
Softstart
Fast stop
Cable length: 2,5 m
Saw blade diameter: 255 – 260 mm
Inside diameter saw blade: 30 mm
Power: 1650 W
Speed: 4800 t/min
Surface table lxwxh: 715x753x344 mm
Noise level (LpA): 94 dB(A)
Max. capacity 0°: 93 mm
Max. capacity (hoogte) 45°: 64 mm
Angle L/R: 45 – 0,5 °

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• I know we have reviews now for both of these table saws and they’re great at covering the important stuff as I read through them both but beings I don’t know much about them I’m still confused on some of the exact not so important little differences. I’ve read about both on the Bosch site too but I’ve found such inconsistencies on there I thought I better ask you guys to be sure.

  I know the size of the motors are the same, After that I’m not sure about a few minor things. I’m needing to know about actual all around dimensions and why does one have just a frame? Do they both have the same slide out and fence mechanisms? Are the miter gauges the same? Safety features? Which one do you like better and why? Thanks.

  I think that the lighter one only rips to 18 inches or something and the bigger saw rips wider stock.

  Rip capacity is a big one – 18″ for the GTS1031 vs 25″ for the 4100. The 4100 will carry a larger dado set and has some other minor differences. Both are 15A motors, but the 4100 has the electronics to give a little more power in tougher material to keep the blade speed up.

  The GTS1031 is all about portability – it’s 52lbs vs 60lbs for the 4100, and the GTS has some additional handles on it to make it easier to carry with one hand. I went for the GTS1031 over the 4100 just for the compact size, generally the 4100 is usually on the gravity rise stand, it’s often sold as a package (4100-09).

  Cool…thanks, Matt. I liked your review of this saw. It seems capable for its size.

  Matt did a heck of a job summing it up! The small one is very portable, a grab and go saw. I have one like that but it’s not a Bosch.

  Dirty

  A Working Pro since 1988!

  Member since January 26, 2013.

  This is a great topic Boyd and Matt – great info to help fill in this clueless guy (me)! I am not sure 8 lbs of difference sounds like a whole lot of difference in terms of portability, but I guess the handles and size might help some?

  The 1031 is a lot smaller than the 8# would indicate. The 4100 is a two hand carry, if you are going to carry it. But mostly it should probably live on the gravity -rise stand. The 1031 is a one hand carry, a leg banger but a do-able one hand carry.
  4100, for me anyway is always ready to go on the GR stand. Flip it up and go. Smaller saw ends up being used on the floor or the ground because the stand got left back.
  I’m going to stop typing now be cause my fiaren’t ngers hitting the right keys, and its annoying me.

  kevin

  This is a great topic Boyd and Matt – great info to help fill in this clueless guy (me)! I am not sure 8 lbs of difference sounds like a whole lot of difference in terms of portability, but I guess the handles and size might help some?

  8lbs doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s mostly about size, the GTS1031 is quite a bit smaller in terms of dimensions and truly is no problem to lug around with one hand.

  I just had a quick look at dimensions – quite a difference:
  GTS1031: 22.5″ x 22.5″ x 13″
  4100: 37.95″ x 30″ x 16.42″

  I’m toying with the idea of adding a filler plate to mount a router like Brad and was wondering if the 1031 would be ok for that

  I think the 1031 would take a plate, there’s a nice big opening there when you extend the right side so I can’t think of a reason you couldn’t do it.

  ither one I chose would get put on a GR stand so weight isn’t really a concern. It’s starting to sound like the 4100 is a bit better though. Any point counter-point to persuade me the other way? Other than the 4100 isn’t on the list LOL

  If you are going to go with the gravity rise stand and leave it mounted to it, I’d go with the 4100 (assuming price, etc. were the same). The compactness doesn’t really play in as much if you’re using the gravity rise so you might as well get the extra power and rip capacity.

  Wow that is quite a bit of diff, Are those sizes with or without extended mode?? Other than the height of course

  I pulled them off of the Bosch website so I have to assume that those are in their most compact form, I know the GTS extends out to the right quite far so that number is definitely the compact one for the GTS1031.

  bigger rip capacity and a bigger base are the main things. trying to rip larger sheets on the small saw is very tricky because the saw is more prone to tip over.. with the larger saw the stand has a much wider stance which makes it more stable

  the only time ive had issues ripping 4×8 sheets on the bigger saws was on one specific jobsite.. we had to use 1″ thick MDO which is extrerior grade mdf for all the window trim and it had to be custom milled.. pvc trim was extremely rare and limited here. because of the extra weight of the mdo sheets it required a 3rd man to simply stand at the saw and stabilize it

  They both look like capable saws. I would personally opt for the bigger saw if Money was not an issue.

  If you were going to mostly use it a shop setting I’d go with the bigger saw. I’d also set it up on the end of a Ron Paulk work table!

  Dirty

  A Working Pro since 1988!

  Member since January 26, 2013.

  I’d love to hear some more thoughts on this thread. I found this site and it was surprisingly helpful with a few more details on the differences between the two (no soft start on the GTS1031).

  And like Dirty said, every accessory docks inside the saw neatly, including the fence – which is nice for portability (not that I need it).

  I’m not quite sure what I would want to do with a table saw in my limited space – I like the idea of the gravity rise stand still because I could probably store the table saw elsewhere in my basement and then move it when I use it. Or even use OA’s table design and add a shelf for the table saw…

  But boy is the GTS compact for storage! (see pic from Toolguyd’s review)

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  John S

  I would say with your limited space go with the GTS 1031 as the Gravity rise and saw are considerably more bulky for storage, probably 4 times the space. We just set our compact on short saw horses. We don’t use it for a lot of sheetgoods. It Iis a little small for that. With a track saw, you should not need the larger rip capacity.

  Went to Acme Tools hoping to play around a little bit with the two different models and was happy to see them both on display. The fact the GTS 1031 lacks a few features that the 4100 has makes me a little bit hesitant on the GTS 1031, but I am starting to think the smaller one will be plenty good for me. Not to mention it is quite a bit smaller for storage.

  John S

  but I think he’s got that fancy festool router table for his MFT. I REALLY like my 4100 but if I was using a track saw all I would use it for is smaller repetitive rips where I think a tracks saw would be a PITA. What features are missing on the smaller table?

  The 4100-09 is big but portable. It requires an outfeed table for full sheet goods. (well anything over 1/4″)

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