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Here are the 5 best hobby table saws that will fit in any size workshop. They might be smaller but that doesn't mean they can't handle your projects...
Top 5 Hobby Table Saws
 | Goplus 4 Mini Electric Table Saw | |
 | Rockwell BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw RK7323 | |
 | Proxxon 37070 FET Table Saw | |
 | TruePower 01-0821 Mini Electric Table Saw | |
 | Chicago Electric Mighty Mite 4" Saw |
1. Goplus 4 Mini Electric Table Saw
If you are looking for a mini table saw that is ideal for hobbyists, this 4 inch electric table saw from GoPlus is the perfect choice.
Very safe to use, this tool is ideally suited to all kinds of woodworking tasks including cutting picture frames, plastics and molding thanks to its two miter slots which allow the user to cut at very precise angles without any difficulty.
Designed with the user’s safety in mind, this model also features a transparent eye shield and a blade guard to ensure safer use.
With a compact table size of just 7.5 inches by 5.5 inches, this table saw is small enough to use conveniently in any room of the home and to be stored away in small spaces when not in use. We consider this one of the best hobby saws for miniatures, because of its compact size and precision.
Constructed to the highest quality, this is a great model for workshop or home use with its 120 volt electrical rating and maximum speed of 8500 RPM.
This product is also competitively priced making it well within the reach of the amateur woodworker.
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2. Rockwell BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw RK7323
If you are looking for a larger and more robust machine for even greater versatility, the Rockwell BladeRunner portable tabletop saw is the ideal choice.
Able to be set up in just a few moments to cut a range of materials from aluminum and plastic to tile, wood and metal, this model can even perform a selection of cuts including mitering, scrolling and ripping.
Despite its many features, this is still a portable and compact machine, weighing under 15 lbs and featuring an inbuilt table top handle allowing it to be carried anywhere.
For better user control, it has a large rip fence and hold down guard for cutting wider materials and allows tool free instant blade changes in just 3 seconds.
Not only that, but this unit has a vacuum port for easier clean ups, a miter gauge and a five piece blade set to get your projects off to an easy start.
This model is also protected by a manufacturer’s three year warranty for complete peace of mind.
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3. Proxxon 37070 FET Table Saw
This small table saw produces accurate, straight cuts thanks to its German engineering and is perfect for all kinds of hobby tasks such as making models, framing pictures, manufacturing toys and constructing moldings.
This machine offers numerous features that allow for greater precision including an adjustable setting stop/fence which allows for 5 adjustments thanks to its setting screw.
It is also possible to adjust the blade angle up to 45 degrees or to lower or raise the blade in order to accommodate the height of the material being cut.
This is a quiet operating machine thanks to the special motor and compound belt driver, and this makes it a great choice for the home workshop where sound levels are at a premium.
Despite its compact dimensions and low weight, which allow for excellent portability and convenient storage, this product has been designed to be sturdy and stable with the plane milled table and load bearing parts all being made from die cast aluminum.
There is even a table extension that allows for cutting larger sheets and a dust collection port for easier clean ups after work.
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4. TruePower 01-0821 Mini Electric Table Saw
This small and convenient electric table saw by TruePower is perfect for the amateur hobbyist who enjoys making models or other small light duty woodworking projects.
This miniature saw comes equipped with two blades for even greater flexibility of use – a diamond coated tile blade and a 24 tooth carbide tip blade allowing for better cutting.
The blade design has been created to be wobble-free in order to produce a much more precise cut.
With its sliding cross cut guide bar with its two table channels, this is an especially convenient tool and as it also features a hand adjustable table height which can be altered without the need for any tools, it is possible to achieve the perfect height to be able to carry out your project with ease and better user comfort.
This machine is also safer for the user to operate thanks to the improved blade guard.
This is the ideal table saw for anyone who is looking for a compact unit that can be easily stored or used in any room of the home without taking up too much space.
Measuring just 8.5″ x 8″ x 6″ and weighing only 8.2 lbs, this is a lightweight solution for any hobbyist.
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5. Chicago Electric Mighty Mite 4" Saw
Ideal for all kinds of small hobby woodworking projects such as cutting plastics and molding or for making picture frames and models, this miniature 4 inch table saw from Chicago has been designed with ease and speed of cutting in mind.
This model features two slots and a miter gauge to ensure more precise cutting of angles and the maximum depth of cut which can be produced at 90% is three quarters of an inch – more than adequate for light duty projects.
The user’s safety has been borne in mind by the designers as they have included a transparent eye guard and blade guard to protect the user from accidental injury.
This machine even comes with two blades for greater versatility of use – a 4 inch diamond dry blade and a four inch, forty tooth C2 carbide tipped blade.
With small dimensions of just 7.5 inches by 5.5 inches and weighs just over 7 pounds, this compact tool can be easily set up in any room of the home and stored away in small spaces for the ultimate convenience.
It operates at a maximum RPM of 13,000.
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