How to use a table saw for woodworking at home

How to use a table saw for woodworking at home

by: David Allan Van, BestReviews Staff

Posted: Apr 7, 2023 / 08:33 AM EDT

Updated: Apr 7, 2023 / 08:33 AM EDT

Most people who take on small woodworking projects know how to use hand saws and portable electric power saws, both corded and cordless. Portable hand saws are good for making quick cuts of lumber and plywood for smaller projects that do not require the greater precision called for when making things such as furniture and cabinets. But when you need to get serious about a project, a table saw is a great choice.

A table saw is a woodworking tool that uses an electric motor to drive a circular saw blade. The blade protrudes through the top of a table that supports the wood being cut as you push it forward.

There are three main kinds.

There are four kinds.

Follow these tips.

Whirling metal blades cut anything that gets in their way and are a source of accidents when people use saws carelessly, so use care. And don’t forget that saws turn wood into sawdust you need to keep out of your eyes, nose and mouth.

Bachin Mini Precision Table Saw

The high-torque motor delivers strong cutting power with low noise. The ruler, compass, baffle and brake make sure your cuts are accurate and safe. The thick steel frame and aluminum alloy panels sit atop non-skid feet.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

Goplus Benchtop Table Saw with Metal Stand

You can use this lightweight aluminum saw on your workbench or mounted on the included frame for precise bevel cuts. The blade guard is transparent and the safety switch kicks the power off when it senses an overload.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

Ridgid Table Saw with Scissor Stand

Ideal for professional contractors or individual homeowners in need of a powerful table saw with stand that’s compact. Comes with table saw, stand, blade guard system, blade wrench and more.

Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot

Bosch 10-Inch Table Saw with Gravity-Ride Wheeled Stand

You can set up this folding, wheeled stand or take it down with a single action. This 94-pound saw with pull or push handle maintains cutting speed under load and has an anti-kickback mechanism and a clear-view barrier guard.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

DeWalt DWE7491X Portable Table Saw with Stand

You get a 10-inch carbide blade, miter gauge and rack and pinion system that makes adjustments fast, smooth and accurate. For safety, this saw has a rip fence, blade guard assembly and push stick.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

Sawstop Professional 3-Horsepower Cabinet Saw

Less than 5 milliseconds after contact with skin, this saw’s blade stops and drops below the table, reducing the risk of severe injury. The blade guard above and the shroud below work together to collect 99% of airborne dust.

Where to buy: Sold by Amazon

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