Table Saw reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 277 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Table Saw brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/woodworking, r/BeginnerWoodWorking, r/Carpentry, r/Tools, r/AusRenovation. Top-rated brands include SawStop (4.9/5), Dewalt (4.4/5), Delta (4.4/5).
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Reviews277
Subreddits8
Posts56
Brands56
Products53
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#1
SawStop
4.9
(64)
"I’ve been using saw stop for 20 years. Love it. Hands down….."
"Sawstop."
"Sawstop Compact is great. Don’t be scared by price tag."
"I think the 3hp motor is worth it and you're going to get better precision."
"I highly recommend saving up a little more and getting the SawStop CNS."
"Are your fingers/hand not worth $500? Save up for the SawStop."
"I would encourage you to ask yourself whether a trip to the ER... would cost you more than $350."
"Sawstop. Buy once, cry once. Keep your fingers."
"I went to the sawstop contractor saw with the mobile base."
"Get a Sawstop PCS."
#2
Dewalt
4.4
(23)
"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."
"Even a hobby worker benefits from good quality: Dewalt DWE7485."
"DeWalt is hands down the best portable table saw on the market."
"The DWE7485 is pretty much the best jobsite saw you can get."
"The 10" Dewalt is much better in everyway compared to the 8 1/4" Ryobi."
"Dewalt made a difference for us!"
"I love my dewalt 7491RS."
"The rack and pinion fence is amazing."
"I really like the Dewalt job site table saw as a beginner saw."
"I absolutely loved it."
#3
Delta
4.4
(23)
"The Delta 36-725t2 is pretty much the best saw under $1000."
"I started out with a saw just like that more than 30 years ago."
"I have a delta that has been running 20 years."
"I think it's a fantastic saw that doesn't break the bank."
"It's a great saw for $350 if you have the space."
"I have nothing bad to say about it."
"The Delta 36-725T2 that you can buy at Lowe's is probably the best bang for your buck contractor table saw."
"For $600 the Delta 36-725t2 is a great choice. Cast iron top, excellent fence, and plenty of power."
"I bought my delta earlier this year and I love it."
"I have an older Delta branded version of your second saw. It has been a very good saw for many years."
#4
Ridgid
3.9
(23)
"I lucked out and got a used Ridgid cabinet saw... it has been a workhorse for me."
"I have an old ridgid ts3650 that is amazing."
"I have an old ridgid ts3650 that is amazing."
"I eventually bought that and it is so much better."
"I have nothing but good things to say about it."
"I’m a RIDGID guy but I use this table saw. Have for many years."
"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."
"I'd always check used, you can find legit great deals, but I have the same saw and it's been great for me."
"I got the Ridgid table saw with the iron table and it’s been great."
#5
Skil
4.0
(15)
"I’ve got that Skil saw and I love it. Highly recommend."
"That Skil is a great saw. I’ve had one for years now."
"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."
"I was looking the skil table saw, cuz it has depth control."
"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."
"Skil table saw for $300 new or a DeWalt used for about the same price."
"The Skil 6307 gets great reviews."
#6
Table Saw
3.9
(14)
"Run, don’t walk. Thats the best tool deal you gonna get."
"Best $100 I’ve spent on my shop."
"A riving knife is the utmost critical feature of a tablesaw!"
"For $100, yes, definitely worth it."
"This is a great jobsite saw for the price."
"I have a version of that saw. I like it a lot."
"I think it's dependable for what it is. You will definitely want to build a sled for it."
"Works great, obviously I wish I had a bigger outfeed."
"So far it has worked great."
"My understanding is this is a great saw, an upgrade from most worksite saws."
#7
Craftsman
4.1
(13)
"Craftsman for me."
"Why not just get the good old craftsman 113? It’s like the Camry, or a Civic of table saws."
"Awesome find!"
"I still would choose it from the ones you have shown."
"I bet it's solid. Unlike the new craftsman stuff those older craftsman tools were well built."
"Estate sales, 80's or older craftsman, Delta, Grizzly, Jet, etc."
"The Craftsman 113 was the most popular selling table saw from Sears."
"Keep an eye out for something like an older Craftsman or Delta contractor saw."
"Ended up selling it for 150, Buying a brand new craftsman on sale for 169."
"I put the upgraded fence on my 1970s vintage Craftsman table saw and it really helped it a lot."
#8
Bosch
4.1
(10)
"I got the Bosch 4100 a couple years ago and I love it."
"I worked for a guy that liked Bosh tools. The miter saw and table saw with their stands were so easy to work with. But they aren’t cheap."
"Look at the Bosch 4100. I used one for about three years."
"I'd recommend If you're gonna buy that one, spend a little more and get the Bosch 4100."
"I replaced it with the Bosch portable, because budget was less of an issue by then."
"I would go with Bosch or Dewalt over rigid if you can."
"I loved my Bosch with the gravity rise stand."
"Bosch has a nice one."
"I like the weight and fence adjustment better on the Dewalt and every else on the Bosch."
"I would go bosch, have dewalt. Its too fucking loud and pops breakers."
#9
Grizzly
4.3
(8)
"I have the Grizzly, it has been a real workhorse ripping long boards and doing hundreds of dados. Easy to assemble and parts are available."
"I own a Grizzly with a 31" capacity. And I love the table saw."
"I'm currently on the fence between the Grizzly and the Bosch. They honestly look extremely similar."
"I looked hard at the Bosch that was available locally but went with the Grizzly because it was on sale and had discounted shipping in the US."
"Consider Grizzly."
"I have owned this saw for several years and it has been good for me."
"I also own the grizzly 8” jointer and its quality too."
"Grizzly hybrid saws, run on 120v."
#10
Laguna
4.3
(7)
"My research led me to the Laguna F2 in my ~$1,500 budget."
"I started out on a dewalt contractor saw and went to the Laguna Fusion F2."
"I upgraded to a Laguna fusion f2. I absolutely love it."
"Had a Laguna, which comes with wheels installed in the base, and I loved it."
"The saw has wheels built in and required no adjustments upon delivery."
"I eventually landed on the Laguna F2. I am happy so far."
"Do NOT get a Laguna Fusion F1."
#11
Harvey
4.4
(5)
"I recommend looking up the Harvey Alpha Table Saw."
"Harvey table saw, no question."
"Both Harvey and Laguna make high quality cabinet saws that are cheaper than Sawstop."
"I have been using a Harvey and it gets the job done fine."
"Take a look at Harvey table saws."
#12
Powermatic
4.4
(5)
"Id search the markets for a US made powermatic or Delta unisaw."
"I use a Powermatic in my shop and love it."
"Powermatics are made overseas and they are great tools."
"Powermatic saws are beefier machines than SawStops for the price."
"I bought a used Powermatic cabinet saw to replace the Rockwell Delta 9" deluxe hybrid saw."
#13
Incra
5.0
(4)
"The Incra fence is worth it."
"The incra fence is worth that and more."
"The incra fence is awesome."
"The Incra fence makes that worth it."
#14
DeWalt
4.0
(5)
"I second this, have a DeWalt dw745 mounted in 4x4 bench."
"I'd recommend getting a used cabinet saw on FB marketplace or the DeWalt if you want something new and on the cheaper side"
"Just bought DeWalt 7491 to replace it."
"I went with a DeWalt compact job site table saw."
"The dewalt jobsite saw that has a rack and pinion fence (important feature) can be had second hand for around there."
#15
Ryobi
3.2
(5)
"Bt3000 is a great saw, the older ones were made in Japan in the 80’s."
"I have had one for nearly 20 years."
"The Ryobi BT 3000 is an ok beginner saw but 250 is a bit steep unless it is pristine with all parts accounted for."
"Everything has held up well enough for my purposes."
"Ryobi tools aren't precise. Reliable precision is important in a table saw."
#16
SKIL
5.0
(3)
"I have the skil 10 inch job site table saw and it’s been great so far"
"I went with this and have no regrets"
"The Skil 10" is probably the best out of those."
#17
Contractor Saw
4.3
(3)
"Take the hit and move up to a contractor saw with a cast iron top."
"For much less than a new job site saw you’ll have something that can last you a lifetime."
"Since you're a beginner, I'd definitely look for a used contractor saw."
#18
Metabo
4.3
(3)
"Sturdy and reliable. The folding stand is very handy in small spaces."
"I’ve had my hitachi, now metabo, saw since 2019."
"If I replaced today I'd get another Metabo, the Bosch or the Skil."
#19
Track Saw
5.0
(2)
"Look into buying a track saw instead, way more versatile, easier to store and cheaper ( carpenter for 40 years)"
"Have you thought about a track saw? They do all that a table saw does but they're more mobile and easier to handle."
#20
SawStop Jobsite Pro
4.5
(2)
"Every time someone asks, I'll recommend the best/biggest SawStop you can afford."
"I bought a sawstop because I like my fingers. However I just found out that it will not take a dado blade so slight disadvantage."
#21
Unisaw
4.5
(2)
"I just picked up a mint condition '87 3hp Unisaw."
"I’ve had my Unisaw since mid 80’s."
#22
Skilsaw
4.5
(2)
"I found a skilsaw table saw with stand for $70 barely used."
"If you need more torque the Skilsaw worm drive job site TS would be worth a look."
#23
Rigid
4.0
(2)
"The Rigid has been a pleasure to use."
"I’ve been happy with my Rigid table saw from Home Depot."
#24
Jet
4.0
(2)
"I wish I had a proper cabinet saw."
"I've seen some older Jet/Delta/Powermatic cabinet saws sell within your budget."
#25
Solid Saw
5.0
(1)
"Solid saw at a great price."
#26
Dewalt 15amp Table Saw
5.0
(1)
"Dewalt 15amp with the rolling collapsible legs/base is my recommendation."
#27
DeWalt DWE7492
5.0
(1)
"I have a DWE 7492, and I love it."
#28
DeWalt Job Site Table Saw
5.0
(1)
"My understanding is that the Dewalt job site table saw is the way to go, very reliable."
#29
Skil Job Site Table Saw
5.0
(1)
"Everyone in the states loves the new skil job site table saw."
#30
Kobalt
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend searching OfferUp/craigslist/marketplace for a used cabinet or contractors saw."
#31
Contractor or Cabinet Saw
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend you get a used contractor or cabinet saw rather than buying cheap and upgrading later."
#32
Low End Table Saw
4.0
(1)
"Buy a saw that will last, so you don't have to buy twice."
#33
Hybrid Saw
4.0
(1)
"Great hobbyist options IMO when tuned right."
#34
Skil TS6307
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been very happy with the Skil TS6307."
#35
Grizzly 3hp Saw
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Grizzly 3hp saw a few years ago. I’ve been pretty happy with it. It’s a work horse."
#36
Shop Fox W1837
4.0
(1)
"Check out the shop Fox w1837."
#37
Ozito
4.0
(1)
"An Ozito jobsite saw can accurately and repeatedly rip palings."
#38
Hikoki
4.0
(1)
"I bought this one recently. Absolutely nothing major done with it but I'm very happy with quality."
#39
Bow XTENDER
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about the Bow XTENDER fence."
#40
Hercules
4.0
(1)
"The Hercules job site saw is phenomenal for the money."
#41
Wen
4.0
(1)
"Cut the acrylic beautifully."
#42
Metabo HPT
4.0
(1)
"Metabo hpt is a comprable saw and is typically a little cheaper."
#43
Porter Cable
4.0
(1)
"I got a Porter Cable fold-up 10” table saw years ago. I used it to help remodel a house."
#44
DeWalt DWE7485
4.0
(1)
"Few months back I got a DeWalt DWE-7485 jobsite saw. Love it."
#45
Grizzly Job Site Saw
4.0
(1)
"Ended up finding a used grizzly job site for $225 on Facebook and it’s done great since."
#46
DeWalt 7491RS
4.0
(1)
"I’m buying the Dewalt 7491RS tomorrow."
#47
Skil 10 Inch Table Saw
4.0
(1)
"Not the best, but good enough. It's the one I have and I love it."
#48
Grizzly 10 2 HP Open Stand Hybrid Table Saw
4.0
(1)
"Just got this one and like it so far."
#49
Skil Foldable Table Saw (TS-6307-00)
4.0
(1)
"I have been happy with it for its space saving and portability."
#50
Bosch 4100XC-10
4.0
(1)
"I’m a huge fan of my Bosch 4100XC-10."
#51
Hitachi (Metabo)
4.0
(1)
"What I’ve been using for 5-6 years is a hitachi (metabo) table saw."
#52
DeWalt Job Site
4.0
(1)
"Throwing in a vote for the Dewalt job site."
#53
DeWalt 7485
4.0
(1)
"It's very portable without sacrificing utility."
#54
DeWalt 10 Inch
4.0
(1)
"The dewalt 10” is probably the best job site table I’ve used."
#55
DeWalt 10 Inch Contractor Saw
4.0
(1)
"Go with the Dewalt, or the new SawStop job site saw."
#56
Ryobi 8in Table Saw
3.0
(1)
"Ryobi 8in table saw is cheap, doesn't take a lot of space, and works for many types of projects."
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