The Ultimate Table Saw Guide

An accurate cut starts with blade installation, make sure the arbor, nut, washer and flange are free of burrs or residual buildup. Next, make sure you have the right blade for each task, blades with many teeth cut cleaner, while blades with fewer teeth cut faster.

The Two main types of table saw blades are ATB&R (Alternating Top Bevel & Raker) and ATB (Alternating Top Bevel). Tooth count ranges from 40 to 80 depending on which task you are performing.
Keeping a sharp blade on your table saw not only keeps the saw running longer it helps to minimize bad or rough-cuts in material.

Freud® LM74R Glue Line Rip Blade
Specially designed triple chip tooth produces extremely smooth glue line
rips in hard and soft woods from 1/8" to 1" thick...

Freud® LM74R Glue Line Rip Blade

Freud® 10'' x 40T Hi ATB Premier Fusion General Purpose Blade

Delivers a quieter, smoother cut with a superior finish and extended cutting life. Unique design and special polymer filler reduces vibration above and beyond any other blade for superior performanc..

Freud® 10'' x 40T Hi ATB Premier Fusion General Purpose Blade

Forrest Woodworker II Thin Kerf General Purpose Blade
This thin kerf table saw blade produces smooth as sanded rips and crosscuts in hardwoods up to 2'' thick. ..

Forrest Woodworker II Thin Kerf General Purpose Blade

Forrest Duraline Melamine and Plywood Blade
You'll get faster feed rates plus absolute splinter control- even on Oak/Birch ply veneers and melamine! Gives you refined cuts every time. ..

Forrest Duraline Melamine and Plywood Blade

The benchtop table saw is the smallest type of table saw, making it is easily transported; however, it is the least powerful. Designed to sit on a workbench, some come with foldable support legs. Ripping width is restricted to around 24" due to the compact table size and ripping long material requires an out feed table. Benchtop table saws are ideal for the do-it-yourself handyman as well as professionals who cut smaller material.

Porter Cable 3812S Portable Table Saw
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This 15 amp, 10'' Portable Table Saw works where you do; with a base designed for bench, s..

Porter Cable 3812S Portable Table Saw

Jet 10'' Benchtop Tablesaw with Leg Stand and 55'' Work Surface

Jet 10' Benchtop Tablesaw with Leg Stand and 55' Work Surface

Exclusive design constructed with steel corner posts for the toughest applications

Smooth Speed%u2122 belt drive transm..

Jet 10'' Benchtop Tablesaw with Leg Stand and 55'' Work Surface

Jet 10'' Benchtop Tablesaw with 41'' Work surface

Jet 10' Benchtop Tablesaw with 41' Work surface

Exclusive design constructed with steel corner posts for the toughest applications

Smooth Speed%u2122 belt drive transmission with po..

Jet 10'' Benchtop Tablesaw with 41'' Work surface

The contractor table saw is portable but has more power than the benchtop. They are heavier and larger, often-constructed out of cast iron. A stand is attached to provide adequate working height; this often includes wheels for ease of movement around the work area. The motor, which is heavy, is on a hinge and drives the blade using a single belt.

The do-it-yourself handyman with adequate workspace often uses this style. As the name implies, contractors find this saw perfect for moving to the job site for the duration of the job. Cabinetmakers generally start off with the contractors saw due to its lower cost, eventually upgrading to a true cabinet saw. However, these saws make a great secondary saw in the cabinet shop.

DELTA 36-979 10" Left-Tilt Contractor's Saw
The DELTA 36-979 includes 1 1/2 HP, 115V/230V motor, Two cast iron extension wings, Deluxe Miter Guage, Mobility Kit, See-thru blade guard with splitter, 10" Saw blade, Table insert, V-Belt Arbor Pull..

DELTA 36-979 10" Left-Tilt Contractor's Saw

DELTA 36-981 10" Left Tilt CONTRACTOR'S SAW® with 30" DELTA® UNIFENCE® System and Table Board
The DELTA 36-981 includes 1-1/2 HP, 115 Volts/230 Volts motor (wired 115 Volts), (2) cast-iron extension wings, see-thru blade guard with splitter, miter gauge, 10" saw blade, V-belt arbor pulley, hea..

DELTA 36-981 10" Left Tilt CONTRACTOR'S SAW® with 30" DELTA® UNIFENCE® System and Table Board

DELTA 36-982 10" Left Tilt CONTRACTOR'S SAW® with 30" BIESEMEYER® Commercial Fence System an
The DELTA 36-982 includes 1-1/2 HP, 115 Volts/230 Volts motor (wired 115 Volts), (2) cast-iron extension wings, see-thru blade guard with splitter, miter gauge, 10" saw blade, V-belt arbor pulley, hea..

DELTA 36-982 10" Left Tilt CONTRACTOR'S SAW® with 30" BIESEMEYER® Commercial Fence System an

Jet JWTS-10 1-1/2HP 10'' Workshop Tablesaw
Jet JWTS-10 1-1/2HP WRKSHP TBLESW

Surface ground cast iron table with miter slots and beveled edge provides a sturdy, flat work surface

Steel extension wings increase your work a..

Jet JWTS-10 1-1/2HP 10'' Workshop Tablesaw

Powermatic Model 64A with extension table and 30'' Accu-Fence

MODEL 64A LEFT TILT TABLESAW

Precision-ground cast iron table has a beveled edge to help eliminate damage to work material
T-slot mitre gauge with stops permits wider cross cutting..

Powermatic Model 64A with extension table and 30'' Accu-Fence

Powermatic Model 64A with 52'' Accu-Fence System, Table Extension and Legs
MODEL 64A LEFT TILT TABLESAW

Precision-ground cast iron table has a beveled edge to help eliminate damage to work material
T-slot mitre gauge with stops permits wider cross cutting
Quick-co..

Powermatic Model 64A with 52'' Accu-Fence System, Table Extension and Legs

The cabinet table saw is the most powerful style, also making it the heaviest. They use large amounts of cast iron and steel to reduce vibration and increase accuracy. Distinguished by having a closed cabinet base, this provides improved dust collection. This style requires a dedicated 220V outlet, so moving and setting up the cabinet saw is not done often.

Cabinetmakers, or accomplished furniture makers generally use this style. Professional quality cabinet saws from the most trusted manufacturers in the business.

DELTA 36-830LA 10" Unisaw® 3 HP, Single Phase, Left Tilt
The DELTA 36-830LA includes 3 HP, 230 Volts, 60 hz, 3450 RPM, Single Phase TEFC motor with full voltage magnetic starter, equipment mounting hooks, see-through blade guard, 10" diameter blade, miter g..

DELTA 36-830LA 10" Unisaw® 3 HP, Single Phase, Left Tilt

DELTA 36-L51 10'' Unisaw® 5 HP, Single Phase Left Tilt Tablesaw
The DELTA 36-L51 tablesaw body includes 5 HP, 60 hz, 3450 RPM, Single Phase, with full voltage magnetic starter, TEFC motor, (2) 10" cast-iron extension wings, equipment mounting hooks, see-through bl..

DELTA 36-L51 10'' Unisaw® 5 HP, Single Phase Left Tilt Tablesaw

DELTA 36-L51X-BC50 5 HP Left Tilt UNISAW® with BIESEMEYER® Fence
The DELTA 36-L51X-BC50 includes left tilt, 5 HP, 1 phase 230 Volts, TEFC motor with full voltage motor starter, 50" BIESEMEYER commercial fence system, carbide-tipped 50 tooth ATB&R saw blade, right e..

DELTA 36-L51X-BC50 5 HP Left Tilt UNISAW® with BIESEMEYER® Fence

JET - JTAS-10XL50-1PK, 3HP, 1Ph XACTASAW Left w/ 50'' Fence, Table and Legs


Left tilting blade for greater accuracy and safety
Choice of 3 HP, single phase; 5 HP, single or three phase
Comes standard with the XACTA FENCE II 30" or 50" Commercial
Both fenc..

JET - JTAS-10XL50-1PK, 3HP, 1Ph XACTASAW Left w/ 50'' Fence, Table and Legs

JET - Model JTAS-10X50-3PK, 5HP, 3Ph with 50'' Fence, Table and Legs
10" XACTA SAW Right

Includes choice of market-leading precision fence systems: XACTA FENCE II 30" or 50" Commercial
Wide stance trunnion design ensures perfect blade alignment
L..

JET - Model JTAS-10X50-3PK, 5HP, 3Ph with 50'' Fence, Table and Legs

JET - Model JTAS-12X50-5/1PK, 5HP, 1Ph with 50'' XACTA FENCE, Table and Legs
12" XACTA SAW Right

Includes market-leading precision fence system: XACTA FENCE II
Wide stance trunnion design insures perfect blade alignment
Large precision-ground 29" x 44" c..

JET - Model JTAS-12X50-5/1PK, 5HP, 1Ph with 50'' XACTA FENCE, Table and Legs

Powermatic PM2000 3HP/IPH 10'' Tablesaw
10" CABINET SAW

Arbor lock allows faster and safer blade changes using only one wrench
Riving knife with quick release for consistently safer cuts
Cast iron base provides nore stable foundation f..

Powermatic PM2000 3HP/IPH 10'' Tablesaw

POWERMATIC - Limited Edition, 3HP, 1Ph, 230V, Magnetic Control, 30'' Accu-Fence System

MODEL 66 TABLESAW

Cast iron table is precision-ground and polished to a fine mirror finish
Left tilting blade prevents stock from binding between the blade and fence, substantially reducing the..

POWERMATIC - Limited Edition, 3HP, 1Ph, 230V, Magnetic Control, 30'' Accu-Fence System

POWERMATIC - 5HP, 1Ph, 230V, Magnetic Control, 50'' Accu-Fence System, Rout-R-Lift System

MODEL 66 TABLESAW

Cast iron table is precision-ground and polished to a fine mirror finish
Left tilting blade prevents stock from binding between the blade and fence, substantially reducing the..

POWERMATIC - 5HP, 1Ph, 230V, Magnetic Control, 50'' Accu-Fence System, Rout-R-Lift System

Proper care of your table saw is important to its performance, dusting it off everyday, and waxing the surface are crucial to the life of the saw. Waxing the working surface not only makes pushing material into the blade easier it protects the metal from humidity and rust.

A good fence is important if you use your table saw daily, fences might fail over time causing damage to your material. If your fence fails, try to repair it immediately, or purchase a new one. A great fence can make your cuts straighter and more accurate.

Keeping your table saw clean and adjusted takes very little time so take the time to do it for best results. Check the blade alignment in relevance to the fence and the miter groove. Keep the raising gears free of caked-on pitch and resins that build up over time. Make sure the motor, belt and pulley are aligned and in good shape.