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House
and Home Guide - Table Saws |
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The Best Table Saws Reviews and Ratings
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Important
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Powermatic
1660791K 5 HP, 1-Phase Model 66 Table Saw with 50" Fence
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Powermatic's model 66 table saw is a beautiful thing right out
of the box, its high-grade cast-iron top machine-polished to
a mirror finish. For a second, it almost looks too good to use
for work--but only for a second. This is a piece of shop equipment
that makes a toolhound's heart beat faster. The saw's big table
(28 by 38 inches) is impressively thick and durable, so it will
stay flat and true. With the heaviest cast-iron trunnion of
any 10-inch saw on the market, the model 66 virtually snuffs
out all vibration. The double drive-belt system, hooked up to
the burly 5-horsepower motor, delivers pretty astonishing power
to the blade; we tried everything we could think of--including
a big hunk of oak two-by--but the blade never bogged down for
a second. A C-flange mount takes the weight of the motor, so
the blade cranks up or down easily without the extra weight.
The saw's hand wheels are also made of cast iron and have excellent
clearance.
The heart of any table saw, arguably, is the fence--and Powermatic's
model 66 sports the award-winning Accu-Fence, a system that
uses only two moving parts to create easy-gliding, precision,
no-budge fence action. The left-tilting blade tilts away from
the fence, which helps prevent kickback and binding of the stock,
making for smoother cuts. The two-sided blade guards work independently
of each other, so the blade is always covered. The guards also
swing totally out of the way to make blade changes easy. Behind
the blade, there are antikickback pawls for added safety. The
saw's base has a clean-out door, allowing you easy access to
the saw body and making cleanup a snap--no reaching around the
saw components or having to remove the motor cover. You'll also
receive a load of extras, including a dado insert, a motor cover,
and an extension table and legs. Admittedly, this isn't a cheap
saw; without a doubt, however, it is an excellent one that would
make a great addition to any shop
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Bosch
4000-07 10" Worksite Table Saw with Folding Steel Stand,
Rear Outfeed Support, and Left Side Support
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Bosch's 10-inch Worksite table saw might just be the best of the
current bunch. Benchtop table saws--which weigh 60 to 100 pounds
and are light enough for one person to carry from the truck
to the job site--have increased in popularity in recent years.
They set up easily on a workbench or sawhorses and generally
feature stable components that make them great for pros and
serious hobbyists alike. Although at 60 pounds the Bosch is
lighter than any other saw in its class, this saw is no lightweight.
It sports a die-cast undercarriage and powerful 4.4-horsepower,
15 amp motor--burly components that make it a serious, albeit
slight, contender. Conveniently, the Bosch comes ready to use
right out of the box; we were making cuts about 10 minutes after
the UPS delivery. Plus, it's the only benchtop table saw with
an arbor lock, so mounting the blade is a one-wrench affair
(less chance for busted knuckles). The wrench--like all those
that come with Bosch tools--is forged, rather than stamped,
and so there are no sharp edges that dig into your hand during
blade changes. It's a small detail, but one that matters and
one that's typical of the attention to detail paid by Bosch
engineers.
A flip of the paddle-style on/off switch initiates the soft-start
electronics, which ramp the blade up to speed quickly without
any disturbing jolt. The electronic feedback, popular on many
saws today, keeps the blade turning at a constant speed, no
matter what the load. The fence is the heart of any table saw
and we found Bosch's to be a beauty. It's well machined and
locks securely and accurately to the table. The cam-lock handle
is padded, seats flush, and feels good to use. Like the comparable
DeWalt saw, the Bosch features an extendable fence that makes
it easy to rip four-by-eight panel material. It feels solid
and slides smoothly, and the scales are easy to read. (There's
even a built-in magnifying glass to cut down on the squint factor.)
As with all the new Bosch tools, wrenches and removable items
store nicely onboard the saw. The fence snaps into a holder
on the side of the saw and stays put, and the miter gauge slides
into a slot on the front of the tool--yet another small detail
that we appreciate. The bottom line? The Bosch is a powerful
saw that handles big stock without bogging down.
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