The best table saws you are looking for!

Now, you are gonna have to make your decision. And I am not letting you leave without coming to a conclusion. So, chances are you might still be unsure since reading reviews only sometimes doesn’t help to make the final decision.

That is why we’ve structured this buying guide for you so that you can actually make your own decision based on solid facts.

So, if you are gonna get the best table saw then here are the things you should keep in mind.

Table Saw Types

There are different types of table saws out in the shops. And there’s no “best type”, I am sorry to inform. But, you can know which one is best for you. Before I mention how to do that, let’s get you familiar with some types.

In general, there are two types: portable and stationary. You can understand from the names that portable is lightweight and the other one is on the heavy side. But, stationary doesn’t mean it stays at one position only. That’s important to remember. This is because many of the stationary saws will have mobile base to move it around.

Now, I don’t wanna get into the details and bore you out really. But, if you are interested to learn more (and you should) then there’s an article right below that’ll walk you through all the details.

Table saw guide

(You’ll know more about the fence, blades, bevel adjustments, motor, and safety features in this article)

So, which type if best for you? It totally depends on what you intend to use the saw for. If you are gonna work on a big heavy project which needs power, for example, then you are better with getting a stationary one.

But, that doesn’t mean that portable ones are without much power by the way. I don’t wanna put the wrong idea in you.

So, pick and choose wisely depending on your work at hand.

Flatness

Flatness here means table flatness. Obviously, the more flat the table is the cleaner and accurate cuts you will get. It is important to remember that table flatness is not the only factor that decides if you get accurate cuts or not. But, it still plays a role nonetheless.

How do you decide then? Go for cast iron tables! That’s your first option no doubt for getting the right flat table. The cast iron tables have the best reputation of being flat.

If you are short on money then there’s no need to worry. That is because even some cheap models get the perfect flatness. That is why you should just keep an eye out for heavy complains regarding the flatness. Too much complains about flatness issue is your switch to not buy it!

Fence

The fence is an indispensible part of a table saw. It acts like a guide in your cut. As you slide your cutting material through the blade, the fence helps in keeping it on the line.

Most table saw actually do not come with the best fence system. But, there are some models that’ll wow you. You just need to have the right information and then choose with your knowledge and experience.

If you are short on money then you shouldn’t worry about the fence. Just see other features and stuff without the fence. This is because you are gonna have to get an aftermarket fence anyways.

Furthermore, you can actually make a table saw fence. Didn’t knew that, did you? It’s not that difficult at all, doesn’t take much time either. You should give it a go.

Here’s our own article to help you out (how to make table saw fence). You just have to follow the steps.

Bevels, dado, and cutting depth

Table saws cut a bevel with changing the angle of the blade. That is why many table saws offer you the freedom to change the blade angle so that you can cut bevel. Most table saws provide bevel degrees from 0-45.

Knowing the maximum cutting depth at different angles is important too. Here, we’ve tried to provide you with this knowledge at different angles such a 0,45, and 90 degrees.

In addition, test and check out the dado capability. Some saws don’t even allow dado blade. That is why you should be careful. We know how important dado cuts are in woodworking. Dadoes make stronger joints which are so important.

These issues are super important when you are choosing your table saw. So, don’t you forget!

Motor

Motor or more appropriate the power of the table saw.

What you need to keep in mind with regards to this is the amps and hp mostly. The more the amp, the better your saw will work. In addition, more amps give the motor a longer runtime as well as keep it cool without any overheating. Furthermore, the harder and stronger pieces are easily cut with a saw that has big hp. All the products have their hp mentioned. Be sure to read them.