Best Portable Table Saw For Fine Woodworking (Reviews and Comparison)

1. DEWALT 10-Inch Table Saw

The DEWALT DWE7491RS 10-inch Jobsite Table Saw with 32-1/2 inch (82.5cm) Rip Capacity and a Rolling Stand features a rack & pinion fence system which makes fence adjustments fast, smooth and accurate. The 32-1/2 inch rip capacity easily cuts a variety of larger shelving and trim materials – the patented material support allows this to be used for narrow rip cuts. This unit features a 15 amp motor which quickly rips through hardwoods with ease. 

The telescoping fence rails easily extend and retract to create a small portable package and the flip-over ripping fence allows for narrow rip cuts. This saw offers 3-1/8 inch depth of cut at 90 degrees and 2-1/4 inch at 45 degrees. A 2-inch dust collection port easily connects to a vacuum for efficient dust extraction to keep clean up at a minimum. 

The rolling stand is designed for easy set up and breakdown with excellent stability, and features large heavy duty wheels that easily roll over steps, curbs, and jobsite debris. The 26-1/4 inch X 22 inch table provides superior material support. This unit features an on-board storage system which provides easy access to the Site-Pro Guard components and push stick when not in use.

WHAT WE LIKE

The bottom dust port works extremely well and fits a large shop vac hose perfectly. The controls for everything are extremely simple and reliable. Simple mechanisms unlock the stand, the legs, the blade guard and fence. The blade is very easy to change and the wrenches have their own onboard storage. Everything has a home, there is excellent storage for every accessory.

WHAT WE DONT LIKE

The top may not be flat depending on QC from the factory. Attachment point on the far left of the rack in front catches on clothes. The fence moves 1-10 though depending on how hard/fast you set the lock. Blade parallel adjustment can be a pain. It is portable for hauling around, but it is hard to move around the shop due to the weight.

Maximized for accuracy and capacity this DEWALT DWE7485 8-1/4 inch table saw includes on-board storage for blade guard assembly, non-through cut riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, blade change wrenches, miter gauge and push stick. The powerful DEWALT 15 amp, 5800 RPM motor allows users to complete a majority of applications. The rack & pinion fence allows for fast, easy adjustments and provides the capacity to rip 4×8 sheet goods. Onboard storage provides easy access to the site pro guarding components and push stick when not in use. Guaranteed tough metal roll cage ensures job site durability. 

WHAT WE LIKE

The way the whole thing packs up into a compact footprint is another great feature, and it barely takes up any room. You can pretty much pack up the whole saw at the end of the day in about 2 minutes. The fence is super easy to set up, and the index pins they use helps ensure your fence is truly parallel to the blade. The adjustment dial is quick and easy, and the measurement guide is pretty accurate. Changing the blade and riving knives is also simple.

WHAT WE DONT LIKE

You can’t adjust the vertical square of the fence. It’s a massive mistake to leave such a vital thing without an adjustment. The miter gauge is not ideal as it’s got at least 1/16″ of play in the miter slot, which makes it inaccurate. The manual is useless. Dewalt also doesn’t have an easy step by step video tutorial for setting this up. If you are new to woodworking, this can be confusing and frustrating. 

The Jobsite Saw Pro delivers durability, innovation and precision with a design that’s built for the worksite. The Pro model has been upgraded with new features to keep up with the most demanding construction professional. A deeper table, included Active Dust Collection Blade Guard, versatile high-low fence, plus a host of other ways to work faster, smarter and safer at your next jobsite.

WHAT WE LIKE

Easy to set up and maneuver. Larger table and heavier weight make it much more stable when cutting sheets of ply. Great safety features. Integrated storage box for accessories is useful. Single turn for raising and lowering the blade. Easy to swap riving knife and plastic blade shield. Micro adjustment mechanism on the blade tilt. Using a digital protractor, you can accurately dial in the blade. Folds up and stores neatly against the wall of your shop. 

WHAT WE DONT LIKE

Miter gauge is worthless. The single turn blade raising feature makes it difficult to cut a dado to a precise depth.  The fence always moves slightly when locking and unlocking. Hard to find a hose that fits the saw dust port on the blade guard. There’s a lengthy self-check sequence when you first power it on. 

The Bosch 4100XC-10 10 In. Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand delivers both professional rip capacity and outstanding portability for a tool that can get the job done, wherever it is. The powerful 15-Amp saw delivers 4.0 max HP for outstanding productivity. It also incorporates soft-start circuitry for smooth but quick ramp-up to the operating speed. 

It includes Constant Response circuitry to help maintain speed under load, restart protection to avoid accidental startup and overload protection. The SquareLock rip fence is engineered for maximum trueness and great ease-of-use. It includes an enhanced auxiliary fence for narrow workpieces. The lighter GTA47W Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand has 8 In. treaded rubber-composite tires and a single-action design for easy set-up and transport. It is jobsite-ready with heavy-duty construction. The table saw provides a 30 In. x 22-1/2 In. tabletop with a 30 In. rip capacity for ripping 4 Ft. wide sheets of goods in half.

WHAT WE LIKE

Smooth running and quiet that is almost vibration free. Incorporated into this unit, are built-in storage places for everything and all accessories. The power cord storage area makes folding and storing much easier. A teflon like coating makes ripping sticky lumber, pressure treated, green pine, and other hard to feed lumber, a breeze. 

Out of the box setup had this saw in perfect alignment. The safety features: riving knife, anti kickback dogs, double sided guard/shield are quick and easy to deploy and are well designed.

WHAT WE DONT LIKE

The instructions rely on a few labels to help you get the right piece in the right place. Be ready to be confused by the instructions when your new saw stand lacks the labels which make setup challenging. The bevel lock/unlock lever is in a very poor location and difficult to lock and unlock. The rip fence will not stabilize, and will not remain stationary when ‘locked’ in place.

The Bosch 4100XC-10 10 In. Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand delivers both professional rip capacity and outstanding portability for a tool that can get the job done, wherever it is. The powerful 15-Amp saw delivers 4.0 max HP for outstanding productivity. It also incorporates soft-start circuitry for smooth but quick ramp-up to the operating speed. 

It includes Constant Response circuitry to help maintain speed under load, restart protection to avoid accidental startup and overload protection. The SquareLock rip fence is engineered for maximum trueness and great ease-of-use. It includes an enhanced auxiliary fence for narrow workpieces. The lighter GTA47W Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand has 8 In. treaded rubber-composite tires and a single-action design for easy set-up and transport. It is jobsite-ready with heavy-duty construction. The table saw provides a 30 In. x 22-1/2 In. tabletop with a 30 In. rip capacity for ripping 4 Ft. wide sheets of goods in half.

WHAT WE LIKE

Smooth running and quiet that is almost vibration free. Incorporated into this unit, are built-in storage places for everything and all accessories. The power cord storage area makes folding and storing much easier. A teflon like coating makes ripping sticky lumber, pressure treated, green pine, and other hard to feed lumber, a breeze. 

Out of the box setup had this saw in perfect alignment. The safety features: riving knife, anti kickback dogs, double sided guard/shield are quick and easy to deploy and are well designed.

WHAT WE DONT LIKE

The instructions rely on a few labels to help you get the right piece in the right place. Be ready to be confused by the instructions when your new saw stand lacks the labels which make setup challenging. The bevel lock/unlock lever is in a very poor location and difficult to lock and unlock. The rip fence will not stabilize, and will not remain stationary when ‘locked’ in place.

The 8-1/4 inch Portable Worm Drive Table Saw delivers our legendary Worm Drive power in a light, portable design. Created for jobsite productivity, this compact powerhouse features a 2-5/8 inch depth of cut and 25 inch rip capacity to tear through sheet goods and slice up to 3x. Durable, all-metal construction stands up to jobsite abuse. The rack and pinion system makes fast, smooth fence adjustments for precise cuts. Our patented Dual-Field Motor stays cooler, so it can work harder, longer. Now you don’t have to sacrifice power and torque to get a table saw that’s easy to transport.

WHAT WE LIKE

Out of the box, the blade and fence were square. It’s accurate and very easy to operate. It’s built well and appears overall durable. All the accessories store securely onboard. The guards are easy to install and remove. The push stick storage spot is right on the front just where you’d want it to be to grab it fast.

WHAT WE DONT LIKE

The miter gauge is not great, it has some play in the track and is pretty cheaply made. The blade that comes with it is not ideal and you may need to upgrade the blade before use. Consider replacing just about every accessory it comes with if you want them to be functional and durable. It does draw a lot of power and trips breakers under load all the time so that is less than ideal.