They’re also perfect for use on jobsites or for more easy storage in a small workshop. Portable table saws include benchtop versions that are not heavy enough to carry and jobsite saws equipped with a folding stand, which is regularly wheeled. The primary drawback is that these tools’ little tables ensure it is challenging to cut sheets of plywood. It’s possible for you to add various extensions to cope with this, but that means more to carry and set up. So which one of all the available portable table benchtop saws is the best choice?
Bosch 4100-09: arguably the best portable table countertop saw
Among portable table saws, the Bosch 4100-09 is a very good choice. This table is among the top performers in three separate tests. Professional reviewers consistently say it is accurate, powerful, and easy to set up and use. One attribute they especially enjoy is the arbor lock, which allows you change the blade with a single wrench while most tools require two. Note that a characteristic that often gets criticisms on other table saws, the miter gauge, is actually really accurate and user-friendly with the 4100-09.
Another feature is its gravity rise stand, which lets the saw rolls around in both its folded and unfolded positions. Professionals and owners alike say this stand is very simple set up and rolls smoothly. For those who don’t desire a stand, the benchtop Bosch 4100 is essentially the same tool without the stand. However, given the comparative costs of both saws, the newer Bosch 4100-09 looks to certainly be the better buy.
Dewalt DW745
Then there is the Dewalt DW745. This is a classic powerful saw that you simply need for those heavy duty jobs. This table saw is equipped with a modular guarding system that enables operators the ability to get the perfect cut every time they use the machines.