Choosing, Comparing and Setup
Do You Need a Table Saw?
Do you need a table saw? For straight, repeatable rips in sheet goods and lumber, yes. For crosscuts and small jobs, a miter saw or circular saw covers it.
Find the table saw that fits your shop, your power and your projects
Straight talk on compact, jobsite, contractor and hybrid table saws, plus the blades and add-ons that make them useful. Start with the saw type, the add-on you need or the comparison you're weighing.
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- Jobsite Table Saws
Best Table Saws for Beginner Woodworker
The best table saw for beginner woodworker use is the DeWalt DWE7491RS. Compare 8 portable saws by rip capacity, depth of cut and safety features.
Blades, Gauges and Add-OnsBest Thin Kerf 10-Inch Table Saw Blades
Our pick for the best thin kerf 10 inch table saw blade is the WEN BL1060. Compare kerfs, tooth counts and arbor sizes for ripping, crosscuts and trim.
Choosing, Comparing and SetupAre Grizzly Table Saws Any Good?
Are Grizzly table saws any good? Yes, for buyers who want cast iron and real power: the G1023RLX is a 3 HP cabinet saw with a flat, milled top.
- Choosing, Comparing and Setup
How to Buy a Table Saw
How to buy a table saw: match motor and rip capacity to your work, choose the right class of saw, and compare fences, stands and safety extras before you buy.
Jobsite Table SawsBosch GTS15-10 Review
Bosch GTS15-10 review: check the rip capacity, fence, brake and Gravity-Rise stand to see if this 10-inch jobsite saw fits your shop and your truck.
- Choosing, Comparing and Setup
DeWalt DWE7491RS vs DWE7491X: Which 10-Inch Saw?
DeWalt DWE7491RS vs DWE7491X: compare the rolling and scissor stands, rip capacity, size and setup to choose the right 10-inch table saw.
Choosing, Comparing and SetupIs a Table Saw a Power Tool?
Yes, a table saw is a power tool: it runs on a motor, not your arms. Here's how it differs from hand saws and other powered saws, and what to know before buying.
- Jobsite Table Saws
Best 10-Inch Table Saws for Home DIY
Our guide to the best 10 inch table saw for home DIY compares nine saws by rip capacity, depth of cut, stand type and portability so you can pick one.