Table Top Saw

[Mike Goetzke]

My son just bought a house and is getting married in May. He is looking for a decent portable TS. I haven't kept up on these any suggestions? (remember dad is probably buying this)

Thanks,

Mike

[Bob Michaels]

Any of the job site contractor saws, I have the Dewalt for doing a little work when not in my shop.

[Ben Rivel]

Think the DeWalt is the most popular, but if you want the safest go with the SawStop.

[Todd Davidson]

Here's a good recent review of portable saws: https://www.protoolreviews.com/tools/power/corded/saws/best-portable-jobsite-table-saw-shootout/24024/

I have an earlier version of the Ridgid for job site use. It's like 2 versions previous, but a good saw. If I was to buy one today I'd give the Skil wormdrive table saw consideration.

[scott spencer]

Does it have to be portable Mike? A full size contractor saw with a belt drive induction motor offers better bones, better safety due to the mass and operating space in front of the blade, and more potential for growth. Good used contractor saws are plentiful in my area, and often go in the $100 range, leaving some money of a decent blade.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/hewood/Saws/dewalt-saw-operators-view-1_zpsxhdmo6zt.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/hewood/Saws/Craftsman_Tablesaw_21833_Top_2_zpsenvmjeoa.jpg

If it's got to be portable, the Ridgid, DW, and Bosch are the perennial top dogs.

[Daniel Greening]

I love my Bosch 4100! I did add a Sharkguard for improved dust collection.

[Mike Goetzke]

Thanks for the suggestions - he wants it to be portable. I just ordered the DeWalt from Sears they had $35 off and $123 in rewards points!

[Mike DeHart]

you might take a look at the revised Paulk workbench for him to build and hang the saw off the end. pretty slick bench.