Saw reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 179 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Saw brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Chainsaw, r/BeginnerWoodWorking, r/woodworking, r/Tile, r/handtools. Top-rated brands include DeWalt (4.6/5), Stihl (4.6/5), Echo (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews179
Subreddits19
Posts52
Brands42
Products76
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#1
DeWalt
4.6
(32)
"I'm building the vanisle one with the dwe7485, have just completed the table saw end, about to do the rotating shelf for the mitre. My first project other than a chopping board, i'd highly recommend it."
"I vote getting the 24000. Amazing saw, love mine."
"I find the Dewalt more comfortable to use and you can easily see the blade when you’re cutting and the table is larger to accommodate bigger tiles."
"I vote for the dewalt"
"I have the cheapest dewalt one - dwe7485 and it’s excellent."
"It's a great saw for that price point."
"I got the dewalt 6 years ago and I was/am building professionally for three of those years and doing home owner projects a lot the other 3 and she is still running strong."
"Just spend the 400 on dewalts jobsite table saw. Not that much more expensive than others and the build quality will last you a long long time."
"Even a hobby worker benefits from good quality: Dewalt DWE7485."
"Still one of the best Christmas presents ever."
#2
Stihl
4.6
(28)
"MS250 is the one I have and it's been great!"
"MS170/180 would be my go to for your situation."
"Love my ms180. I'll give you a few reasons why I think it's better then any is Stihls smaller saws."
"I'm also jumping on the MS170 bandwagon. Stupid reliable for me."
"Stihl all day."
"I got a new Stihl and it's so much nicer to handle."
"Found them to be tough and reliable in disaster response work."
"My 362 is fantastic. I recommend the newer and better 400.1 as a one saw do it all."
"The number one saw I recommend to people is a used 026 stihl."
"I’ve been abusing my Ms250 for over 10 years maybe? She's a little beast."
#3
Echo
4.9
(11)
"Its robust, feels good in the hand."
"It did a great job."
"Echo Cs590."
"Echo 590 is the best bang for the buck do all saw on the market period."
"Best saw for the money I've ever purchased."
"Get yourself an Echo 590 Timberwolf."
"For a good all rounder, I just picked up an echo 4910 with 18” bar and I love it."
"Whichever brand has a dealer near you is your best bet. Buy from them."
"Echo cs-590 if you’re looking to spend under $500."
"Echo CS-590 is unstoppable."
#4
Makita
4.6
(11)
"I second the Makita track saw."
"The most economical? Makita."
"I love my Makita track saw."
"If you are going cordless than the 36V makita rear handled saw is the one to beat."
"I run a framing crew and we all use 7 1/4" cordless 36V Makitas."
"Hypoid for life."
"I’d take makita over hikoki any day but have you also considered the dewalt one?"
"I got the Makita this year. I’ve only used it a few times so far, but I’m very satisfied."
"In 10" I really like the Makita (LS1018L or LS1110F). Dewalt are also decent."
"I have a Makita track saw thats pretty good with dust collection."
#5
Milwaukee
4.5
(10)
"My old man’s got one and uses it for everything."
"I have a “hackzall” and it was a lot easier."
"Is amazing!"
"People love the battery powered Milwaukee."
"Go with Milwaukee."
"I own the Milwaukee consumer grade combi and it's been fantastic for the price."
"I have the 10" Milwaukee. It's fine."
"Milwaukee's 7 1/4" and 12" battery miter saws are both supposed to be great."
"You generally can’t go wrong choosing between Milwaukee (Home Depot) or DeWalt (sold at both Lowe’s and Home Depot)."
"6 1/2” milwaukee m18 fuel cuz i like the blade on the left."
#6
Silky
4.6
(8)
"Im gonna go with a Silk saw."
"Silky brand of any saw that suits your needs is the best."
"I love my Silky Zubat, hands down my favorite tool that I own."
"Here's the silky I use. Great saw!"
"I bought a silky and I love it, works way better than the pruning saw."
"Silky saw, some electric pruners from Amazon and a sthil electric chainsaw."
"Silky are what we use."
"Buy a silky pole saw instead."
#7
Bosch
4.5
(8)
"You can’t go wrong."
"Bosch is my favorite."
"I managed to score a "deal" on a new Bosch 4100 - 10" table saw and have never regretted the purchase."
"I've got a *Bosch 12v* reciprocating saw. It's super compact & very high quality."
"If you are looking for cordless, I really like Bosch tools."
"I managed to score a "deal" on a new Bosch 4100."
"The big green Bosch ones are as powerful as the DeWalt but cost lots less."
"Haven’t used the DeWalt 12v but the Bosch 12v is nice and small if you want a recip."
#8
Skil
4.1
(8)
"Skil miter saw is supposed to be amazing for the $."
"The skil is solid."
"The under $300 Skill 10inch is always highly rated for a starter saw."
"Skil table saw is legit for the price."
"Skil table saw."
"The Skil TS6307 (about $300) has been getting really good reviews for a new entry-level saw"
"Would throw a vote to the skill saw ts6307."
"I have the exact Skil saw you have posted and I've been really happy with it."
#9
SawStop
4.2
(5)
"Sawstop."
"Perfect for my home shop needs. End of the day, I still wish I had a sawstop though!"
"I bought a sawstop because I like my fingers."
"I bought a sawstop because I like my fingers."
"Are your fingers/hand not worth $500?"
#10
Craftsman
4.0
(5)
"Craftsman for me."
"Why not just get the good old craftsman 113?"
"A Craftsman 113 with the cast iron top + belt-driven is a fantastic value."
"The Craftsman 113 was the most popular selling table saw."
"I’d say keep an eye out for something like an older Craftsman or Delta contractor saw."
#11
Hercules
4.0
(5)
"It's honestly one heck of a saw."
"From your post I saw the 6-1/2" Hercules had price dropped to $50."
"I like Hercules and 20V line."
"Another vote for Hercules from harbor freight."
"If you absolutely want to stick to something in the price range of Ryobi, I’d say look into the Hercules brand at Harbor Freight."
#12
Husqvarna
5.0
(4)
"The 462 is a fantastic saw however for your purposes I would recommend getting a used 90cc saw."
"Husqvarna 545"
"My Husq Rancher 460 tears through most anything, plus it's nice having a 24" bar for some bigger cuts."
"Whichever brand has a dealer near you is your best bet. Buy from them."
#13
Festool
4.3
(3)
"Have not one bad thing to say about my Festool."
"I recommend one of the ones with an arm or rails in the front (Like Festool, HILTI, Makita, Bosch, Delta, etc...)"
"Festools are amazing and if you are building furniture in a production shop that’s the right machine."
#14
Rigid
4.3
(3)
"I’ve had every iteration of wet saw, right now my daily is an 8” rigid. So light, does everything."
"I use an 8” rigid and a dewalt regularly. The Rigid is more compact and easier to move around but is hard to see the blade to line up your cuts."
"Really like my Rigid compound miter saw."
#15
Ryobi
3.3
(4)
"I have a Ryobi reciprocating saw which is great for smaller branches up to maybe 3 or 4"."
"Bt3000 is a great saw."
"Ryobi is OK. You will have to adjust it a bit here and there."
"Forget the Ryobi sliding compound, it's a PITA to get it cutting straight."
#16
Lie-Nielsen
5.0
(2)
"You'll want at least two, a rip and a crosscut."
"You'll want at least two, a rip and a crosscut."
#17
Lie Nielsen
4.5
(2)
"I've owned Veritas but I much prefer my Lie Nielsen saws."
"I do love the two saws I have from Lie-Nielsen."
#18
SKIL
4.0
(2)
"I have the skil 10 inch job site table saw and it’s been great so far."
"The Skil 10" jobsite saw is getting really good reviews for an introductory level saw for around $300."
#19
Veritas
4.0
(2)
"Assuming you are looking for something like a classic Western backsaw for joinery, then you could check out the new saws from Veritas or Lie Nielsen."
"If it's for 'detailed' woodworking or joinery, Veritas is your best value."
#20
Ridgid
4.0
(2)
"Id go rigid, best saw imo, but quality looks a bit rough for the price."
"Of the 3 saws, I'd vote for the Ridgid. I have the exact model, now 15+ years."
#21
Delta
4.0
(2)
"It’s great for me! I’m a noob and maybe I’ll upgrade in a few years but very happy with it."
"It’s a great saw for full retail of 700 bucks."
#22
Rutlands
3.5
(2)
"I would check out reviews of the rutlands saw and new evolution saw if you’re sure you want a table saw"
"If you are thinking of buying the Rutlands saw, try to find the review where the plastic blade guard is mentioned as that looked potentially dangerous out of the box"
#23
Track Saw
5.0
(1)
"100% get a track saw. I bought a sub 200 table saw and it’s now gathering dust in the loft whereas the track saw I got to replace it I use for most things."
#24
Mastercraft
5.0
(1)
"It's been one hell of a workhorse."
#25
MF
5.0
(1)
"They are a superb product"
#26
Hitachi
5.0
(1)
"I'm shocked as how accurately it cuts miters."
#27
McCulloch
5.0
(1)
"Look for a second hand mccullock chain saw pick them up for way under £100 they are little trojans."
#28
Bad Axe
5.0
(1)
"I've got a Bad Axe dovetail saw that I love."
#29
Silky Saws
5.0
(1)
"If you’re willing to get the best, Silky Saws are the best."
#30
Metabo HPT
4.0
(1)
"Reliable and accurate."
#31
Fiskars
4.0
(1)
"I use the manual Fiskars pole saw from Home Depot."
#32
Taytools
4.0
(1)
"Taytools has some good options."
#33
Suizan
4.0
(1)
"For joinery work, I like Japanese pull saws because I feel like I have better control with them."
#34
Skilsaw
4.0
(1)
"I’d get a corded Skilsaw for $79."
#35
Kreg
4.0
(1)
"If you want a cheaper one that still works, you can go with a Kreg track saw."
#36
Star Diamond
4.0
(1)
"The Star Diamond 10” lapidary saw is a great old workhorse."
#37
Sven
4.0
(1)
"We had Silky’s and Sven’s at the outfitter I worked for."
#38
Silky Zubat
4.0
(1)
"I use a Silky Zubat which actually slides under the seat when it is in its scabbard."
#39
Crown
3.0
(1)
"For detailed work, all you need is a simple 10 inch gent's saw."
#40
Kobalt
3.0
(1)
"I went with a 7” Kobalt wet tile saw from Lowe’s."
#41
Parkside
3.0
(1)
"I recently picked up a Parkside one from Lidl for £100."
#42
Titan
2.0
(1)
"I got a cheap table saw thinking I would use it a lot, and I ended up selling it (I had a Titan one from Screwfix - I do not recommend it, the fence was quite flimsy and the cuts were not accurate as a result)."
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