You own a table saw to make accurate, square, and parallel cuts to timber using the rip fence and miter gauge. When we work with shop-bought timber, even rough-sawn pieces, dimensional accuracy is rarely a problem for us. However, if you’re like me, you have a pile of off-cuts and salvaged timber stacked in the […]
This is our review of the Ryobi RTS12 10-inch Table Saw with Stand. I’ve been in woodworking long enough to know how valuable owning a good-quality budget table saw can be. Spoiler: Ryobi RTS12 is one of those table saws! Even before my stint in curtain installation, I used one to redo shelves in my […]
For many beginning and intermediate woodworkers, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals place power tools like table saws within reach of their budgets. Black Friday looks to be an event that highlights several table saw manufacturers. Traditional DIY brands like Craftsman, Ryobi, and SKIL will target first-time power tool buyers and those with simple woodworking […]
Today, I’m reviewing the Metabo C10RJS 15 Amp 10 in. Table Saw. We’ll look at the saw from the perspective of quality, capability, and overall value for money. We’ll also compare it against a few alternatives to allow you to make the best purchasing decision. My passion for woodworking began over 35 years ago, and I […]
There comes a time in every woodworker’s life when your table saw surface isn’t big enough to cope with the job you’re doing. Short of buying a new table saw, how can you make the saw bigger to safely make the cuts you need? I recall the first table I saw, which I bought over […]
This article will introduce the featherboard, an accessory for use on table saws. We use table saws to achieve accuracy when cross-cutting, ripping, or bevelling timber. Yet, we gain that accuracy only when the wood is held flat to the table along its length and the edge is running flush along the rip fence. Any […]
In this article, I’ll be comparing the DEWALT DWE7491RS vs. Bosch 4100XC-10 table saws. Both saws are manufactured by well-known and respected brands, and I’ll be looking at their strengths and weaknesses. We’ll identify which saw offers the best value for money and highlight the different mission profiles suitable for each. I must make a […]
Today’s comparison is between two serious brands, with the chosen table saw models the SKILSAW SPT99 vs. Dewalt DWE7491RS. We’ll look at the designs, capabilities, and accessories and select the table saw providing the best value for money while identifying the different uses suited to each. Frequent readers will know that I owned and enjoyed […]
Today’s table saw review is for the SKILSAW SPT99T-01 Portable Table Saw that runs an 8-1/4 inch blade driven through SKILs legendary worm-drive gearbox. We’ll look at the SPT99T-01 for quality, capability, and value for money while comparing it against a few of its contemporaries. I’ve learned in over 30 years of woodworking that your […]
In this article, I’ve reviewed three products from the DeWalt stable of table saws. Every table saw suits different user requirements, but my mission was to find the all-around best DeWalt table saw for the money. I believe I’ve found it in the DeWalt DWE7485 8-1/4 Inch Job Site Table saw. Over the years, I’ve […]