The bump switch covering the power button lets you shut off the saw with your knee while keeping both eyes on the work. Like pricier models, it has a rack-and-pinion fence that consistently remains perpendicular to the blade, a generous rip capacity, and a powerful 15-amp motor. SKIL’s budget-friendly saw doesn’t skimp on power or features. Super value: SKIL 10″ Jobsite Table Saw (TS6307-00) Courtesy Dewalt Unlike the other saws, this model will not accommodate a dado blade. This ultracompact saw (it’s the smallest of the bunch) holds its own with a rack-and-pinion fence and a high-quality stock blade. Within 5 milliseconds, the SawStop’s built-in microprocessor will stop and drop the blade below the tabletop if it touches skin, resulting in a scrape instead of a severed finger. The most expensive saw in this category is aimed at users who are willing to pay more for less risk of injury. Bevel gauge: Shows the blade angle in degreesĪ) Expandable table: Extends up to 32½” for cutting wide sheet goodsī) Onboard storage: Keeps wrenches and gauges closeĬ) Flip-over fence: Lip supports stock when the fence is extended beyond the tableĭ) Wheeled stand: Makes moving easier Compact Table Saw Options Safety star: SawStop Compact Table Saw (CTS-120A60) Courtesy Dewalt.Blade height and bevel lock: Rotates to set the blade height and blade angle.Fence Slides along the table to set the cut width.Blade-guard assembly” Protects fingers from getting too close to the blade.Dust-collection ports: Connect to a vacuum.Riving knife: Keeps materials from pinching the blade.Table: Has tracks to fit a miter gauge and other accessories.What to Look For Courtesy DeWalt 10″ Jobsite Table Saw (DWE7491RS) Here’s the lowdown on these indispensable tools. While these smaller saws may lack power-they won’t slice through 3 inches of maple in one pass-they have enough muscle, capacity, and adjustability to help tackle all sorts of projects around the house. Designed to bring the tool to where it’s needed, this newest generation of saws is smaller, lighter, and easy to set up or stow. Today, there’s another option for those who lack a large workshop.
Up until now, these saws came in two sizes: massive cabinet saws and slightly smaller contractor saws. Pound for pound, a table saw might be the most versatile tool in a DIYer’s arsenal. This article appeared in the Summer 2023 issue of This Old House Magazine.
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