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Portability and ease of use are just two reasons we chose to pick these 5 best table saws for beginner woodworkers to help make your decision a simple one...
Top 5 Beginner Table Saws
 | Bosch 4100-09 10" Table Saw with Stand | |
 | SawStop JSS-MCA Saw with Mobile Cart | |
 | Dewalt 10 Inch Portable Table Saw with Stand | |
 | Jet JBTS-10MJS 10" Table Saw | |
 | Skilsaw SPT70WT-01 Portable Worm Drive Saw |
1. Bosch 4100-09 10" Table Saw with Stand
The ideal choice for the beginner, the Bosch 4100-09 can be moved around your workshop with ease thanks to the wheeled gravity rise stand that comes included.
With its 8″ pneumatic, treaded wheels, it can easily cope with even rough and uneven surfaces while the collapsible design ensures that this machine can be easily stored away when not in use in small spaces.
This machine also has a power coating for a longer lifespan.
With its SquareLock rip fence, cutting is more precise, decreasing waste while maximizing output, and with its t slot miter gauge and auxiliary fence slots, this is one of the most accurate models on the market.
This saw also incorporates Constant Response Circuitry ensuring speed under load as well as Soft Start technology for safer and smoother start ups.
The tabletop offers a rip capacity of 25″ to cope with larger sheets and it can even be extended up to 40.5 inches.
As this saw has a 3650 RPM no load motor and offers a horsepower of 4 HP, it is also impressively powerful.
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2. SawStop JSS-MCA Saw with Mobile Cart
Any beginner woodworker wants to ensure their safety when using a piece of equipment like a table saw and therefore, the SawStop JSS-MCA is one of the best choices on the market.
This is an incredibly safe tool thanks to the integrated braking technology which sets this brand apart.
It also features a blade guard and riving knife preventing accidental injuries from kickback.
This is also a great choice for use in small spaces as it features a wheeled base for more convenient transportation which can be folded down to be stored away in small spaces when not in use.
With its heavy duty oversized wheels, it can easily be moved over uneven surfaces, and thanks to its integrated handles it can also be carried when necessary from task to task.
The table size of this model is very good and also has a sliding extension allowing full size sheets to be ripped with ease.
The T style fence glides over the table easily and can lock into place thanks to the push lock.
Its powerful 1.5 HP 15 amp brush motor operates at 4000 RPM allowing for a large range of materials to be cut.
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3. Dewalt 10 Inch Portable Table Saw with Stand
This portable and convenient Dewalt table saw features a 15 amp motor that is very powerful as well as a maximum rip capacity of 24.5″.
The sturdy folding base that comes with this stand ensures a stable cutting surface while allowing for more convenient storage, even in smaller spaces.
This model also comes with many useful accessories including a push stick, miter gauge and a 24 tooth 10″ carbide blade.
Delivering a no load speed of 3650 RPM thanks to the high torque motor, this machine even has a Site-Pro modular guarding system which ensures that the user can benefit from tool-free rapid adjustments as well as telescoping fence rails allowing the user to cut larger sheets of wood without compromising on portability.
Thanks to the dust collection port, it also couldn’t be easier to clean up after work is complete and the internal motor mechanism keeps vibration during work to a minimum for better user comfort.
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4. Jet JBTS-10MJS 10" Table Saw
Well suited to the amateur woodworker, this jobsite table saw from Jet is both portable and powerful, and comes equipped with its own rolling stand to allow for even better portability from task to task.
Featuring a powerful 4.4 HP motor with soft start technology for safer start ups every time, this model also has a large 25″ ripping capacity for handling larger materials and a riving knife that has anti-kickback pawls for better user safety – a feature that is especially important for the beginner.
The inclusive heavy duty stand can be folded up for rapid set up and collapse and also for easier storage in smaller spaces, yet as the saw weighs just under 100 lbs, it is very sturdy and stable, making it robust enough to rival any stationary table saw.
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5. Skilsaw SPT70WT-01 Portable Worm Drive Saw
The Skilsaw portable table saw has a worm drive designed for superior ripping. Ideal for beginners, this saw provides maximum power and torque for cutting through materials with ease and offers a 15 amp dual field motor which ensures that the motor remains cool while performing continuous cuts.
With a 25″ ripping capacity and a cut depth of 3.5 inches, this saw can easily rip full plywood sheets as well as 4x the material.
It also features an adjustable bevel which can go up to 46 degrees for more precise cutting.
This machine comes complete with a carbide tipped blade as well as a self-aligning fence, a miter gauge, an insert plate, wrench, push stick and guard system with anti kickback device for better user safety.
There is also handy on-board tool storage to protect the accessories from accidental misplacement.
This model can also be connected to a vacuum thanks to the integrated dust port allowing for easier clean ups after work is complete.
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