Pro Tool Reviews: When most people think “table saw”, they’re referring to portable models. Nearly every major brand makes at least one, so what makes the best portable jobsite table saw stand out from the pack?
Quite a bit, actually. From power sources to high-tech safety features and plenty of innovation in between, there’s a lot a variation to consider. In this roundup, I’ll walk you through my top picks to help you narrow down the competition.
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I have always wondered why the Saw Stop Contractor Saw is not seen out in the world and I did not realize that the saw can only has a 25.5" rip capacity. For most individuals this Where now the standard is 32". But also seeing the other options out there not having the largest capacity is a major limiting factor. Yes having your fingers at the end of the day is a huge plus but the function of the tool is to rip materials. And to be limited to a shorter distance is a big turn off especially for the price. I ultimately feel that the saw stop has to adjust certain aspects for someone to spend over double on this saw instead of the other brands. Also with the use of track saws I start to wonder the real benefit in the entertainment industry to have contractor saws in our tool kit. Finding that you can do the same level of precision with a track saw and it takes up less room in the job box. I would have rather had a larger rip capacity, then the battery. I understand the benefits of that function but as someone who utilizes these tools I would rather be able to get the majority of a four foot by eight foot sheet cut, on the saw not having the majority hanging off.
I found this article very insightful as it relates to laying out a variety of options in a clear, organized manner allowing the reader to accurately and quickly gain information from the article and learn about a variety of table saw options. One thing I was curious about though was the phrase “Reasons to Consider Another Model: You don’t want flesh detection” in that this seems like a strange want except for cases where someone’s main concern is to save money as it is over $800 more expensive than the second most expensive table saw in the article. This made me curious about what kind of work environments would produce a want for flesh protection and what the reasons would be for this. One simple answer is that having lots of metal work or other conductive materials around the machine might cause copious amounts of blade replacements. But other than the pricetag cost, it also seems plausible that a constant high frequency of use for a table saw might drive this as replacing sawstops reduces efficiency as well and also might not be necessary for the skill level of your labor (although it is still worth saying that anybody can make a mistake and get hurt), meaning that any out of place staple or hiccup you come across isn’t worth the cost for your situation. Ultimately, the investment in a SawStop is wise, but other factors are important to consider for a table saw.
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