10" Cabinet Table Saws

10" Cabinet Table Saws - Cabinet saws are the staple for serious shops. The goal of a good cabinet saw is to make clean, repeatable cuts with as little mess as possible and this requires low vibration, a strong rigid frame and fence and a closed cabinet to trap the dust. To reduce vibration, cabinet saws add mass and use a three belt system with the motor enclosed in the cabinet. The test of a good table saw is to place a nickel on its edge on the table while it operates. If the nickel doesn't fall over due to vibration, the table passes the test. Lately, we've seen ads for a saw that claims to pass the test with a dime, but at some point it becomes a little silly. You're cutting wood, not diamonds.

The most common cabinet saws are from 3-5 horse power and use 220VAC. The standard arbor (the thing you put the blade on) is 5/8" and American saws have long enough arbors for a stacked dado head of just under an inch.

European table saws are different beasts than their American cousins. They use a different sized arbor (30mm), but are usually available in the US with a 5/8" option. They are often bundled in machines that feature planers, jointers, shapers, and blenders (Ok, the blender is an exaggeration). For a shop with limited space, they are something to consider, but you'll want to really see one in action before you make your decision.

The 99 models in the 10" Cabinet Table Saws analysis have an median letter grade ranking of B. The median letter grade of the 245 models in the Table Saws category is B. Click on the 10" Cabinet Table Saws product links for more information on the single models.