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Product Description
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We think this benchtop is actually a cabinet saw in a
compact, totally portable disguise. Its looks are completely
deceiving, because it handles any job a big saw can, yet
it’s compact for the home workshop and super convenient to
take to a job site.
First, it’s got the largest table surface in the worksite
class, but lift the lock handle and open out the built-in
extension rails and, believe it or not, you’re running sheet
goods with a 25-inch rip capacity. The table surface is
smooth as glass, and with a coat of wax on it, it’s superb.
The extension rails ride effortlessly and lock securely, and
the extension doesn’t give even under a full sheet of
3/4-ply. Bosch sells auxiliary left-side and rear supports
for unbeatable capacity and stability.
The fence, not even considering that it’s on a benchtop, is
awesome. It locks front and back, slides like a dream,
detaches and seats without any struggle, stores neatly right
on board, and the viewer has a great magnifying lens (though
none of us will admit we need it yet) for ultra-accurate
fence settings. Out of the box, our fence was totally true
and perpendicular to the blade. We like the substantial
height of it, and it will easily accommodate any type of
auxiliary fence you might want to put on it. The miter gauge
is sturdier than what we usually see on a benchtop, and it’s
longer, too, for a little more room at the infeed and more
stability, too. Positive stops were right on when we checked
ours out of the box, but of course, you’ll want to check
yours anyway. And like the fence, the miter gauge stores
neatly right on the saw base.
Startup is jar-free, and it’s surprisingly quiet for a
15-amp saw, even under a full load. We didn’t experience any
bogging down at all in our trials, and Bosch says that’s due
to what they call Constant Response Circuitry. We’re just
toolhounds here, not rocket scientists, but it has something
to do with monitoring the torque demand on the machine and
instantly adjusting to deliver enough power for a totally
consistent speed. It’s direct drive, of course, yet we felt
no-—and we mean zero—-vibration. Now, that could be because
it’s heavier than you’d expect a worksite saw to be, but
because of the wheeled stand, that’s definitely not a
detractor.
Once the saw is mounted to this ingenious stand (and that’s
not a taxing task), it only takes seconds to set up or break
down with practically no effort. It actually uses the saw’s
weight to raise and lower it, and it’s perfectly balanced
and provides an ergonomically comfortable work height. Big,
beefy, treaded pneumatic tires roll beautifully over even
the most rugged jobsite surfaces.
Bosch probably intended this as a worksite saw, but we think
it’s ideal too for the home woodworker and do-it-yourselfer,
especially one who’s tight on space. The stand lets you fold
it up and roll it out of the way when your work is done.
Absolutely can’t go wrong with this one.--Kris Jensen-Van
Heste
Product Description
mfr: ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORPORATION 10" WORKSITE TABLE SAW
WITH STAND 10" direct drive worksite table saw 15 amp, 4.4
HP, soft start motor Prevents binding and overload Includes:
TS2000 Gravity Rise wheeled stand 10" 40T carbide blade,
blade wrench hex key and miter gauge 4000-09 TABLE SAW
W/STAND
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Product Reviews
Bosch knocks one out of the ballpark, May 17, 2005
Reviewer: J. Seaman "Jack of all trades, master of none"
I have never written a review before but this saw is so
good I felt I had to share the news. Everything about this
saw is well thought out. Right of the box it was ready to
go. The fence is good. The miter gauge is good. The clever
built in extension of the right table is very nice.
Everything stows on the saw when you put it away. Don't
get me wrong, this is no Unisaw, and like all portable
saws, it's noisy. But it's a great saw for the jobsite or
small shop. Combine this with a good miter saw, and you
can do most anything. As good as this saw is, I was even
more impressed with the new gravity-rise stand. I have a
good fold-up-and-wheel-away stand for my miter saw, but
this stand is just amazing. It is very solid, beautifuly
built, and folds and unfolds easier than anything I have
ever seen. If you want a good basic table saw that will
stow away easily, I don't think there is anything out
there that comes close. I love it!
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The best on the market !!!! , May 19, 2005
Reviewer: Tool Addict
I was looking for a good quality portable table saw for my
small shop. Several years ago I had purchased a Hitachi
table saw (C10RA2) believing that this was the best saw on
the market to fulfill my needs. I was wrong. It was a
piece of junk that I wasted $300.00 on. It was not
portable. The miter gauge had so much slop in it that it
was useless. The miter track was an unusual size. And the
fence was horrible. While the saw packed a lot of power,
it lacked the overall accessories that I was looking for.
It is now sitting in a landfill somewhere.
The bread and butter of any shop is a good table saw. And
I found one great replacement in the Bosch 4000-09. It has
a soft start motor, a good fitting miter gauge with very
little slop, a good quality fence that can be easily
expanded to cut twenty plus inches, a large table surface,
and blade guard that is easy to put on and take off. The
people who designed this saw must have received a lot of
input from carpenters, woodworkers, and home improvement
enthusiasts. There is a lot of detail in this saw that was
simply not in the Hitachi. When the miter gauge is not in
use, it is stored at the base in a specially designed slot
with a catch to keep the miter gauge in place when the saw
is moved. There also is a specially designed place to put
the rip fence on the side of the saw when it is not in
use. In the back of the saw there is place to wrap the
cord. And there is a place where you can put extra blades.
The allen head screws on the saw are the same size, and
you guessed it, Bosch even has a specially designed slot
for the allen wrench.
When I first purchased the saw and put to work in my shop,
I was amazed how easy it was to get to the on board
accessories. Everything flowed so well when I had to
switch from miter gauge, rip fence, and removing the blade
guard. No twisting, bending, or fighting to put things on
or take things off. This saw had just as much power as the
Hitachi, but it was quieter. The blade that comes with the
saw is of high quality, I ripped through Oak and Cherry
like a hot knife through butter. The gravity rise stand is
heavy duty, easy to assemble, and easy to fold. While the
stand looks big, heavy, and cumbersome, it is surprisingly
nimble and easy to move.
You can learn from my mistake; Buy a cheap saw and you
will find out real quickly that you just made a $300.00
mistake. Or you can invest wisely, spend a few more bucks,
and buy a quality machine that can make you're job easier
or hobby that much more enjoyable. The Bosch 4000-9 is
simply the alpha male of the pack !!!!
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great saw, March 14, 2006
Reviewer: F. Asmussen
great saw, great price. As a contractor I view tool
purchases as a necessary evil, yet, this Bosch tool is an
exceptional item, well constructed, well thought out.
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Great saw, could use a tiny bit of refinement, March 10,
2006
Reviewer: Troy C. Wuelfing
I have only used the saw a few times. I have to say that
so far it has performed flawlessly. For a portable saw it
has more power than I expected. The fence is solid and
doesn't have any play in it. The other portable saw I had
the handle snapped off the fence, no worries about that
happening with this saw.
I rated this a 4 star product, however I don't have any
complaints. For the same price you get about 1/2 the value
from the comparable dewalt saw. I deducted a star because
I think it could be a little more refined. I would like to
see a cord attachment like you find on the worm drive
saws. I would like to see a taller fence. There is plenty
of room where it is stored.
I think for the price it could include a few of the
accessories that are listed. Like the dust bag, out feed
table extension and left side table extension.
I have modified the sliding table extension to accommodate
a router table for my Bosch router. With a little
ingenuity you can use the table saw fence as a non split
router table fence. Its not as good as a precision router
table, but the opening in the table is perfect to let the
router hang down in. I know this is a professional saw,
and combo tools normally don't work out well, but the very
heavy saw works well as a stable base for a nice portable
router table. My next project is to refine my table setup
and get a freud split router fence and set it up in the
extension gap.
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Best Portable Table Around, March 3, 2006
Reviewer: J. Hanson
I am a contractor/carpenter that does a lot of remodeling
in older homes. I pulled my old Delta Table saw around for
years. I wanted something more portable. THIS SAW IS IT!!
I have already used it on two big remodel jobs and it does
everything that I ask of it. It is super easy to adjust
and so far, it has all the power that I need. Great saw
and the gravity rise stand make this the perfect saw for
whatever you need to rip or crosscut. It was listed #1 in
one of my carpenter magazines and they are correct!!
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