A table saw might be the most essential tool in any workshop. The primary function is to cut larger pieces of wood into smaller, manageable sizes. You may not know that these power tools are much more versatile, though. They can be used for ripping, crosscutting, bevel cuts, cut rabbets and grooves, kerfing, and cut joints. For more information on the best options for 2022, scroll down!
Once you reach the point where you decide to purchase a table saw, the task can seem daunting. There are many things to consider, such as model type, blade size, and rip capacity. One of the most significant considerations is the type of saw you need. There are portable types, such as benchtop, compact, jobsite, and stationary, such as cabinet, hybrid, and contractor.
Ultimately, it comes down to your specific needs when choosing a table saw, whether you have a smaller shop, will be making many cuts, are on a tighter budget, or are worried about the saw’s portability. We are here to help you decide on a table saw with a list of the best in multiple categories and a detailed breakdown of a handful of features.
Top Table Saws of 2022 Breakdown
1. Best Overall: DeWalt 10 Inch Jobsite Table Saw w/ Stand (DWE7491RS)
DEWALT’s DWE7491RS 10 in. Jobsite Table Saw packs a punch and cuts through even the hardest woods. This DEWALT model is ready to tackle your most significant woodworking projects, from its powerful 15-amp motor and 32.5-inch rip capacity to its integrated dust vacuum and easy-to-transport rolling stand.
2. Best Portable: SKILSAW 10 In. Worm-Drive Table Saw w/ Stand (SPT99-12)
Skillsaw SPT99-12 is a sturdy table saw with a worm drive with a 3-5/8” depth of cut and 30-1/2” rip capacity. Easily transport this around any terrain with its rugged rolling stand with 16” wheels. Take it up or down stairs quickly and manage going over grass, dirt, and thick roots. Work with increased productivity with a maximum RPM of 5,000 and a motor that produces 4.4 hp. Get all your cuts done by yourself, no matter the size, thanks to the left support allowing for larger pieces.
3. Best Jobsite: DEWALT 8-1/4 In. Compact Jobsite Table Saw (DWE7485)
The lightest saw on this list, the DEWALT Compact Jobsite Table Saw, is perfect for loading and unloading from your truck. At 15 inches wide by 23 inches long, it’s one of the smaller options on the market, so it takes up less valuable space in your loadout. The rack and pinion telescoping fence rails extend to make 24.5-inch rip cuts. The rails make fence adjustments fast and accurate for more efficiency.
4. Best Budget: SKIL 10in Jobsite Table Saw with Foldable Stand 25 1/2 Rip Capacity (TS6307-00)
This is for you if you’re looking for a saw with many features that won’t break the bank. This SKIL 10-inch Jobsite Table Saw has a 25-1/2-inch rip capacity, a 15-Amp motor, integrated foldable legs, rack and pinion fence rails, and a dust port elbow to keep your job site clean. Integrated foldable legs create a portable table saw that can stand up to 32 inches for comfortable cuts anywhere on the job site.
5. Best for Home DIY Use: Delta 10 In. Table Saw (36-6013)
Working on projects around your household doesn’t require a large cabinet table saw. This Delta 10-inch Table Saw is perfect for DIYers and, at only 65 pounds, can easily be transported around the home or sit atop your workbench. With a telescoping rail system that creates a 25-inch rip capacity and an aluminum tabletop that supports almost 46 inches, this saw can downsize larger sheets of material.
6. Best Hybrid: SHOP FOX 2HP 10 In. Hybrid Open Stand Table Saw (W1837)
This hybrid open-stand table saw from Shop Fox is the perfect solution for upgrading their workshop without the high price tag of a large cabinet saw model. The two-horsepower motor provides additional power and a larger rip capacity of 30 inches than a benchtop version. The W1837 also features a serpentine belt and pulley system for a smoother, quieter operation.
7. Best For Professionals: Powermatic 3HP Table Saw (PM2000B)
The Powermatic 3HP Table Saw is the best answer for professionals who need power and precision across many cuts. The blade tilt scale on the saw features an integrated digital read-out and adjustable angle indicators for jobs requiring repeated identical cuts. The PM2000B also features a newly designed arbor lock for quick and easy blade changes, eliminating the need for dual arbor wrenches.
8. Best For Small Shops: Laguna Tools 1.5HP F1 Fusion Table Saw (MTSF236110175-0130)
In a small shop, dust accumulates quickly and can be a huge pain. The Laguna Tools F1 Fusion Table Saw includes an overhead guard with an incorporated dust collection pickup to keep all that unwanted dust inside the saw. Moreover, this is light for a cabinet-style model at only 195 pounds, so it can be moved around the shop with less effort than larger table saws. Switching between the overhead saw guard, and the receiving knife is seamless with an easy lock nub.
9. Best Cabinet: SawStop 10-inch 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw (PCS31230-TGP236)
The SawStop 3 HP Professional Cabinet Table Saw features a 60 Hz motor for exceptional power and heavily constructed arbor bearings for increased durability. To reduce dulling, the saw features carbide-tipped saw blade teeth. The durable cast-iron table has extension wings with 44 x 27 inches of space.
Keep your workspace clean with the dust collection port that removes up to 99% of the dust. Additionally, the tool features the SawStop Safety System that shuts down automatically when the skin comes in contact with the blade.
10. Best Cordless: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 8-1/4 In. Table Saw
The battery-operated Milwaukee 2736-21HD Saw relies on a single M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT HD 12.0 battery. This battery generates energy equivalent to a 15 Ah corded saw and produces 6,300 RPM. This model optimizes power, productivity, and portability for the professional carpenter, remodeler, and general contractor.
This machine includes the REDLINK Plus intelligence to maximize your tool’s performance. This also protects it from overload, overheating, and over-discharge. Keep track of where your saw is on the site with the ONE-KEY app. This app allows you to manage the output of how much energy the saw uses from your phone.
Shop many more table saws from some of the top brands in the industry at AcmeTools.com. If you prefer to visit us in-store, find an Acme Tools store location near you today. Acme Tools stores are found across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Furthermore, we ship across all 48 contiguous United States of America. Get fast, free shipping on most orders over $199.00.
17 Comments
Vic
November 29, 2017 at 6:40 pmYou’re completely right! I do love my Bosch table saw, had it for nearly 6 months now and I’m extremely satisfied with it.
Sharma
April 8, 2018 at 9:55 pmI appreciate the helpful comparison of the best table saws. I’m fairly new to woodworking, and until recently I was using an old table saw that used to belong to my dad. Long story short, it’s no longer usable, and so I’m looking for a good table saw to buy that’s beginner-friendly. I have my eye on the DEWALT DW745 – evidently it’s really popular and does a great job. I’ve taken a look at some other sites for more ideas. Your guide here is great. What is your opinion on the DW745?
Acme Tools
April 9, 2018 at 8:31 amHello, Thank you for your comments and question. The DeWalt DW745 has been a solid performing table saw and because of the size is easily moved from place to place. The DeWalt Rack and Pinion Fence is one of the most accurate fence systems on the market. We would recommend this saw to most users.
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Acme Tools
Dr Brad Lee
September 27, 2018 at 11:12 pmWhat comparison? This post gave zero objective information about any of these saws. Zero. The only good news is that in each price range they’re all pretty good and will not rip you off. But this blog post adds nothing to mnfct specs.
Paul Kidson
June 5, 2019 at 6:32 amI totally agree with Mr. Lee. I was extremely disappointed. Zero useful information
Acme Tools
June 10, 2019 at 1:03 pmHi Paul, Thank you for your comment. As stated in our reply to Mr. Lee this post was not intended to serve as a review on these table saws but instead it was to inform customers as to what our popular table saws are. Each saw has its features and benefits that are more important to different customers and this information will allow the customer to quickly see what are the popular units are.
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Acme Tools
Dr Brad Lee
September 27, 2018 at 11:09 pmThis “review” is a giant nothingBurger. There is not one scrap of objective comparison between these saws. Because you sell them, they’re all great and will all zip right through “the hardest woods”. Bulll$hit. You did not test, compare, analyze, or use ANY of these saws. Re-hashinf manufacturer specs is a “Roundup” but it certainly is not a review. Typical sales pablum.
Acme Tools
September 28, 2018 at 9:47 amHello, Thank you for your comment. We apologize for any issues our Top Table Saws of 2018 blog post has caused. It was not written to be a comparative review of the different saws but a list of the top saws that we are currently selling. It would be unfair to compare performance of a portable jobsite table saw to a industrial cabinet saw and then also compare them on price. If you would like to read a very good comparative post we suggest you check out ProToolReviews.com. They are not tied to any manufacturers and have a very unbiased opinion.
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Acme Tools
Eric Starks
January 25, 2019 at 9:21 pmwheres Milwaukee table saw was it even compared just curious was thinking about buying one
Acme Tools
January 28, 2019 at 8:14 amHi Eric, At the time this post was created the Milwaukee table saw had not been fully tested and reviewed. We will be updating this post in 2019 and the Milwaukee Table Saw will be included. So far it has been a great performer and if you are already on the Milwaukee M18 battery platform a solid choice for a portable jobsite type table saw.
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Acme Tools
Mary Grace
February 18, 2019 at 8:18 amGreat read! I love how informative this is.
Don Vandervort
September 15, 2019 at 12:39 pmSo, I don’t see Jet table saws on here. Is that because you don’t sell them?
Acme Tools
September 16, 2019 at 8:20 amHello, Thank you for your comment. We have been a full line Jet Distributor for over 25 years. We do sell the Jet table saws but for some reason or another they did not make the list. Jet’s Table saws are high quality and offer a great value but it seems that in all cases we looked at there was a different unit that performed slightly better. This does not mean that the Jet table saws are bad, it just means that in our categories they didn’t come out in the #1 position.
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Acme Tools
Thomas Gary
June 23, 2022 at 1:54 pmAm Thomas Gary and i will appreciate a quick response to my inquiry below
1. Availability of Saw Tables2. Models and Ty Mattings that you do have in stock.
3. Do you accept Credit Card as Payments.I will appreciate a response from you at the earliest
possible times. Thanks
Best RegardsMr.Thomas Gary
Acme Tools
June 24, 2022 at 8:29 amHello, Thank you for your questions. We do stock most of the items that we display on our website in our warehouses and we accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, and Paypal as methods of payment. If there is a specific model table saw you are looking for please refer to the availability on our website or call our Customer Support department at 1-877-345-2263.
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Acme Tools
latestmodapks
September 8, 2022 at 6:45 amI’m glad to see that Acme Tools has put together a list of the 10 best table saws on the market. I’m always on the lookout for the best table saw for my needs, and this list will definitely help me make
ApkMomo
December 14, 2022 at 7:03 pmI’m glad to see that Acme Tools has put together a list of the 10 best table saws on the market. I’m always on the lookout for the best table saw for my needs, and this list will definitely help me make