![]() ![]() Here’s how to do a basic tune-up for a new (or well-used) saw. PRICE: $599 with battery and charger Ĭalibrating is the first step to ensuring cuts are square and true.This saw isn’t sold with a stand, but its compact size and light weight make it ideal for setting up a temporary shop anywhere. The saw can connect to your smartphone to track its performance and location, and can be locked to prevent unauthorized use. Fully charged, the 12-amp-hour 18-volt lithium-ion battery can rip 600 linear feet of ¾-inch oriented strand board. It comes up a little short in cutting capacity, but Milwaukee’s battery-powered saw fares well against its corded competition. Use a push stick or push block for any cut where the fence is closer than 6 inches to the blade.Set the blade height no more than 3⁄8 inch (about the height of a saw blade’s tooth)above the stock.Have them support the workpiece with palms facing upward. Never let a helper try to steer or grab the stock.To avoid being hit by a board if it does kick back, do not stand directly behind the blade when making a cut.To avoid binding or kick-back when making rip cuts, adjust the fence so that it’s parallel, or cocked slightly from the back of the blade. ![]() Always wear eye and hearing protection.Always unplug the saw when making any adjustments to the blade or riving knife.Read the owner’s manual before switching on the saw, and remember: These tools’ exposed cutting blades require extra caution. Product specs:īest-in-class cordless: M18 Fuel 8¼” Table Saw with One-Key (2736-21HD) Courtesy Dewalt The saw doesn’t have wheels for easy transport, but it has integrated legs that fold into the frame for freestanding use or on a benchtop. 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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