Toolcritic: 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.

There are 99 products in the 10" Cabinet Table Saws analysis with an average grade rating of B. The average grade ranking of the 245 models in Table Saws is B. Click the individual 10" Cabinet Table Saws product links for additional data and information on the seperate models.

Toolcritic's Picks

Powermatic 1792000K (Details)

Our tablesaw sits in the center of the shop for very good reason. It is the heart of the stop, cutting solid wood and sheets goods. We have a Delta Unisaw and have been very satisfied, but if we were to buy today, it would be a Powermatic. This is not the tool where you should take a risk on a lower cost model in our opinion. Save money when you buy that sanding center. If you are only happy when using the best, you'll be happy virtually all of the time using the Powermatic. Don't overlook the Powermatic to save a few hundred dollars, but if budget is a serious issue, consider a Grizzly. It might be less finished and smooth, but it's a solid choice at a very low price. If safety is the primary issue, take a look at SawStop's product. It is a technological marvel that assures that your great-grandchildren see you with all of your fingers. Click here for data on why we picked the Powermatic 1792000K for the 10" Cabinet Table Saws analysis.

Grizzly Industrial G1023SL (Details)

This saw is remarkable not so much because of bells and whistles or fit and finish, but price. To be a solid performer at such a low price is truly remarkable. You might have a few more adjustments to make out of the box, but our experience with Grizzly support has been very positive (should you need them). Get one of these if you need power and money is an issue. For more information about why we picked the Grizzly Industrial G1023SL for the 10" Cabinet Table Saws analysis, click here.

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Model 66, Table Saw with Dado Insert, Motor Cover, Extension Table and Leg a $292.00 Value (3HP)