Bosch Professional mobile workbench GTA 60 W (622 mm height, 1220 mm length, compatible with all Bosch Professional table saws)

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Apart from operating speed, the next thing you need to consider is the blade size – specifically its diameter, width, and hole size – to ensure compatibility with the table saw. The most popular blade size is 250mm, equating to a maximum cutting depth of about 80mm . Cabinet table saws are the best-engineered, largest, heaviest, most powerful, and most accurate of table saws. These are stationary table saws. They consist of a cast-iron tabletop, most likely with table extensions to each side. The table saw itself sits on top of a heavy cabinet that encloses a belt-driven motor. The cabinet protects the motor and stops dust from escaping. This would be the table saw of choice for a professional workshop and costs many hundreds of pounds. Hybrid Table Saws Most table saws come with a generic table saw blade designed to work to that saw’s specification. That may sound obvious but there are so many variations of table saw blades that if you ever wanted to replace one you need to be very sure you choose the correct type. A mistake could not only spoil your workpiece but also cause you serious injury. For example, both table saw and blade are designed to work to a maximum operating speed (rpm). If the former exceeds the latter the centrifugal force created by the mismatch will destroy the saw blade.

On cabinet table saws the problem is relatively easily solved since dust collection takes place within the cabinet itself and the dust falls onto a slanting shelf that funnels it into a dust extraction port (usually 4″ diameter) to which a hose is attached. You then just apply suction from a vacuum. Contractor table saws are designed with portability in mind and come fixed to a stand, often with wheels. In general, these portable table saws are larger and more powerful than benchtop saws with larger motors and more robust components. Most can hook up extension tables and come supplied with them. They may also come with induction motors and are belt driven, so are quieter and more comfortable to use. In general, the design of this type of table saw is more generic so you can for example swap out fences and mitre gauges and replace them with aftermarket versions. Benchtop Table Saws A large carry handle is built into the machine for easy transport and there is a useful built-in drawer for storing saw blades and other accessories.

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These days, the best table saws come with a magnetic switch. This is a great idea because in the event of a power cut the magnet automatically stops the table saw from starting up when power is restored from the mains supply.

Because this is a benchtop saw, it’s surprisingly compact. It has a brushed aluminium table and features two slide-out sections that increase the overall working size but can still be stowed away when it’s not in use. But even though the German model is more cumbersome, it’s easier to move around and set up thanks to its robust rubber wheels and the unique Gravity-Rise Stand. Moving the Dewalt DW745 is effortless, but it’s important to note that it has no wheels and is assembled separately. The Gravity-Rise Stand of the Bosch saw can be raised into a working position with just one, fluid movement. The difference between these two isn’t noticeable without specialized equipment and therefore can’t affect the performance. But the noticeable difference is the fact that the 4100-09 comes with a so-called soft start motor – there’s no such thing on the Dewalt’s model. This could cause a remarkable load on the user’s power source and could affect other tools that are attached to the same source. Introducing the simple but sturdy Tooltronix PTL-91 table saw. Standing tall on a sturdy frame, you’ll be surprised at the power you can get from its 1,800 Watt motor. Another excellent budget-friendly saw on my list is the Excel 210 mm portable table saw. Doing away with bulky stands, you simply put this table saw on your workbench, and get to work. It’s ideal if you’ve got a small workshop or you want to take the table saw to the job with you.The Bosch GTS 635-216is a high-quality portable table saw and comes from the Bosch Professional range, aka Bosch’s ‘blue’ tools. These tools are specifically “engineered for excellence” and designed with durability and longevity in mind. The On-Off switch is of course an essential item on any electrical appliance but on a table saw there are some extra safety features of the switch to look for. The best benchtop table saws are light and portable and ideal for DIYers, whilst the best contractor table saws have larger motors and sturdy stands. Cabinet table saws are the ultimate workshop table saw for professionals. What really impressed me about this table saw is the cut depth. 80 mm at 90 degrees and an impressive 65 mm at 45. The blade height and angle are controlled with a dual-purpose handle that is made from hard plastic. The cutting height and angle can be easily adjusted with the hand wheel and calibrated gauge. You can cut down to 83 mm with the blade in a vertical position and 58 mm if tilted to 45 degrees. Complex projects are no problem for this table saw either. It can accommodate common compound cuts with its 60-degree mitre cut and 45-degree bevel cut capacity.

Even though the saw blades are tiny at just 75 mm, the 96 Watt motor can spin them up to 3,800 rpm. Not bad for such a small bit of kit. If you want a table saw but you don’t have space for one, this is the best one you’re going to get. The carry handles are built onto the sturdy frame and the motor and blade are protected by two layers of insulating material. The table surface can extend to allow sheets of up to 8′ x 4′ to be ripped, with a maximum table size of 500 x 658 mm. The table saw (aka bench saw, saw bench, saw table or even table saw bench) is an extremely powerful and versatile cutting machine. Most table saws work by using a circular saw blade, driven by a motor, and mounted on an arbor secured with trunnions, protruding through a slot in the saw table top. Types of Table Saw Also with portable table saws, the saw blade is usually positioned towards the front of the table so there is less room to manoeuvre a mitre gauge for example. Rip fences are usually made to fit the table according to the manufacturer’s specific design so you can’t replace them with more generic aftermarket versions. Correct Table Saw Blade Selection

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To minimise the prospect of escaping dust, the blade is enclosed in a metal housing that also includes a chip extractor port at the rear of the saw. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. Axminster Tool Centre Ltd trading as Axminster Tools is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348.