Is there a small, accurate table saw?

[Geoff Crimmins]

I need to downsize my hobby woodworking shop a bit, and would like to have a table saw that is smaller than a cabinet saw with the extension table. Is there a smaller table saw that would still be as accurate as a cabinet saw? Most of the smaller saws are jobsite saws, and they don't seem to have a reputation for being especially accurate. Is there a better options?

[Michael Burnside]

I’ve used this one and I was somewhat blown away at how great it felt when operating.

https://www.festoolusa.com/products/...50-us#Overview

I also know people on YouTube have had great success with the DeWalt line, but I’ve no experience with any of the newer models.

[Rick Potter]

I suggest you consider simply taking the table/wings on your cabinet saw, as the footprint isn't much bigger than a benchtop. This also leaves you options for later.

You could even rig fold down wings since the saw would be more stable/sturdy than any jobsite saw.

[Michael Jasper]

I have a Dewalt 7491RS jobsite saw. I removed it from the folding cart as I don't have any desire to "put it away" and built a sold stand for it. I am not an advanced wood worker by any means but it's been workable for me in very small shop. The fence is pretty solid. The table top is some kind of synthetic and definitely not metal or magnetic. The miter slot is a bit weird - you'll definitely want a better miter gauge and one that is easily adjustable for fit. (You may already have that if you're downsizing). My biggest complaints about it are a) very little room on the infeed end so it can be very challenging getting a long piece started. Also the adjustment for blade angle for miter cuts is stiff and has no "micro adjust" - you have to push it pretty hard to set the angle, making it very challenging to dial in a perfect angle. I wish that setting used a wheel like the depth setting. Other than those issues, I've found it very serviceable for my needs. Wish I had the space for something larger, but right now, I don't.
Tamar at 3x3 Custom has a nice video about how she managed with one of these for a long time till she got a full-sized table saw.
https://youtu.be/22oqr6o5z-w?feature=shared

Hope that's helpful.

[Bill Howatt]

I suggest you consider simply taking the table/wings on your cabinet saw, as the footprint isn't much bigger than a benchtop. This also leaves you options for later.

You could even rig fold down wings since the saw would be more stable/sturdy than any jobsite saw.

I think this is an excellent idea to consider.

[Warren Lake]

I have one General 350 no wings. I agree with that as well. I cant stand all those light saws. Last used a ridgid whatever full size thing at a job site. It worked and even surprised me. Cant say anything much I like about it rather have a cabinet saw with some weight and no wings.

[Earl McLain]

I suggest you consider simply taking the table/wings on your cabinet saw, as the footprint isn't much bigger than a benchtop. This also leaves you options for later.

You could even rig fold down wings since the saw would be more stable/sturdy than any jobsite saw.

Doing that would actually create a smaller saw than any job-site saw with the motor hanging out the back, retain the accruacy and most of the mass. And...give one the opportunity to put the wings back on --OR-- add a great cross-cut sled when needed. Removing only the left wing and shortening the fence rails could still provide probably 12" to 24" rips (plywood) and not be a larger footprint than most any job-site saw.

If you truly want to go small, and could live with the reduced cut depth, Byrne gets very high marks from model makers. byrnesmodelmachines.com However, Jim Byrnes passed away last fall and i don't think they are back to selling new machines yet, so the used market may be the only market for a Byrnes saw.

[Bill Dufour]

Sears sold a 8"? tablesaw in the 1950's. Much smaller footprint. Seemed well made. There is a printers type saw that folks convert to a wood working saw.
BILL D.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12612025729...SABEgJmq_D_BwE

https://www.briarpress.org/27948

[Ron Selzer]

Scraped a couple of those 8" saws twenty years or so ago. Could not give them away. Dad inherited them in the 60's
Ron

[Jim Becker]

Michael identifies one of the most accurate small table saws going at present from Festool. I does have limited rip capacity so combining with a track saw and parallel guides for wide rips is necessary, but the small sliding table is the bee's knees for accurate and safe small parts production, too. For a more "traditional" saw, some folks like the DeWalt with the better fence. If you will still have 240v power, the deal of removing the extension wings and using short fence rails on your existing saw has merit, too.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

There is Micro Mark If you want to go real small. My small saws are a Ryobi and an antique Wards Powercraft.

https://www.micromark.com/mini-power...aws/table-saws

[Richard Coers]

Another vote for Festool. An amazing little 33 pound machine. Blade tilt is -10 degrees to plus 47 degrees, miter gauge mounted on a sliding table that will make you squeal with delight on how smooth it is, adjusts from 0 degrees to 70 degrees. Nearly dustless and cuts as smooth as a Forrest Woodworker II with the stock blade. I had always wanted a Bryrne modeling saw, but with Jim's passing the company is in a bit off kilter. Pretty certain you can't even order a new saw right now, only accessories. An amazing machine for picture frames! Sure the price of the Festool stings a lot, but darned if you don't smile every time you use it.

[brent stanley]

I believe this is considered the Rolls Royce of small, light table saws now: https://www.timberwolftools.com/mafe...-pull-push-saw

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[Patty Hann]

I believe this is considered the Rolls Royce of small, light table saws now: https://www.timberwolftools.com/mafe...-pull-push-saw

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[Brian Holcombe]

The Erika tablesaws look impressive. My Ulmia tablesaw has a push feature, and double miter, it makes life easier for mitering.

Also the Erika cuts 2-13/16 or 3-5/16” depending on the model. The festool cuts 1-11/16, so it’s not cutting 8/4 material.