Tool stats: 4,400 rpm, 94 pounds, 25-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Īs the name implies, these hybrid saws combine features from both cabinet and portable saws. Highlight: The micro adjustment dial accurately adjusts the fence. Tool stats: 5,000 rpm, 50 pounds, 25-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $200 Ryobi Ridgid R4510 Courtesy Ridgid Highlight: Lightest of the portable table saws shown. Tool stats: 5,000 rpm, 55 pounds, 30-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $270 Ryobi Ryobi R4510 Courtesy Ryobi Highlight: Stand has four feet, not wheels, for increased stability. Tool stats: 5,000 rpm, 72.5 pounds, 24-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $300 Craftsman Ryobi RTS20 Courtesy Ryobi Highlight: Cast-iron table absorbs more vibration than cast aluminum. Tool stats: 5,000 rpm, 61.5 pounds, 24-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $330 Craftsman Craftsman 21807 Courtesy Craftsman
Highlight: Wheels built into the cabinet and a telescoping handle for easy transport. Tool stats: 5,000 rpm, 76 pounds, 24-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $275 Craftsman Craftsman 21828 Courtesy Craftsman Highlight: A bevel scale built into the tabletop for easy readings. Tool stats: 5,000 rpm, 76 pounds, 30-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $230 Craftsman Craftsman 28463 Courtesy Craftsman Highlight: Comes with a rear out feed table that extends 16 inches. Tool stats: 4,800 rpm, 61 pounds, 12-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $150 Craftsman Craftsman 28462 Courtesy Craftsman Highlight: Tabletop is made of stamped steel to keeps cost down. Tool stats: 4,800 rpm, 114 pounds, 25-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $670 Makita Craftsman Evolv 28461 Courtesy Craftsman Highlight: Electric brake stops the blade faster. Tool stats: 4,000 rpm, 90 pounds, 25.5-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $600 Jet Tools Makita 2705X1 With Stand Courtesy Makita Highlight: Comes with an out feed extension table that extends 14.75 inches. Tool stats: 3,650 rpm, 99 pounds, 29-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $600 Bosch Tools Jet JBTS-10MJS With Stand Courtesy Jet Highlight: Can be fitted with a propriety digital fence for $80. Tool stats: 3,650 rpm, 91 pounds, 24.5-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade with table extension.Ībout $630 DeWalt Bosch 4100-09 With Stand Courtesy Bosch
Highlight: Rack-and-pinion fence moves both ends of the fence at the same time for accurate adjustments. DeWalt DW744XRS with Stand Courtesy DeWalt What to look for: Folding stand with wheels and adjustable feet built-in table extensions for handling sheet goods screws to fine-tune fence dust-collector hookup to vacuum. Portable table saws are good for: Beginner DIYers who are learning the ropes contractors who need portability workshops with limited space. And because these saws are small, cutting full-size sheets of plywood or MDF isn't a good idea unless the sheet is supported by a table extension. These trunnions are usually made of lightweight steel or aluminum, which are susceptible to wear. The resulting vibration reduces accuracy. In portable table saw models, the motors are supported by trunnions mounted to the underside of the table. The cabinets are typically plastic, with cast-aluminum tops and extruded-aluminum fences. Their 15-amp, 120-volt motors cut with greater ease than a circular saw, although they can bog down if fed thick hardwood too quickly. Keep reading for reviews of the best table saws, from portables to hybrid models. The market offers a range of saws, from $200 portable table saws, less accurate saws to heavy and very accurate cabinet saws costing thousands.Īll the table saws shown here have 10-inch blades that can cut though stock up to 3 inches thick, and they meet the Underwriters Laboratories' safety standards to prevent kickback. Table saws are versatile enough to earn a spot in every home shop-even if that shop shares the garage with the family car.