Table Saw Reviews Geek

EDIT: If you have read our Bosch 4100-09 Table Saw Review then you may notice these are the same base machine. The DG in the Bosch 4100DG-09 Table Saw stands for the digital scale. The DG model sells for about $100 extra to include the cost of this integrated scale. The original review was performed by our resident author Sean Bradford while the 4100DG-09 model was performed by a guest author to provide another perspective. Click the topmost link for the original review or continue reading below to learn specifically about the Bosch 4100DG-09. I am a woodworker by trade and as a guest author I made sure to do some additional table saw research as well. I have come across a number of quality models through my years of …Continue Reading

The Rockwell RK7241S Table Saw with Laser is the new table saw from Rockwell. It is a powerful, rugged, and otherwise capable stand-alone saw. It is heavy duty yet flexible and light enough to become a jobsite, workshop, or cabinet shop table saw. The unit receives impressive feedback from consumers and I couldn’t agree more with the overall response. The cutting depth of this saw surpasses that of nearly all other portable table saws including ones twice the cost of the Rockwell RK7241S. The unit has a folding fence that you can use for extra wide cuts and an exclusive laser indicator that adjusts as needed. It also comes with a fully assembled stand for easy mobility. That all being said, this machine is mobile and versatile. It functions out of …Continue Reading

EDIT: It appears that the stock of this reconditioned machine is all but depleted.  A good Ridgid ZRR4510 alternative would be either the  Rockwell RK7241S or the Dewalt DW745  A quick look through the Ridgid product line will show anyone the commitment that Ridgid has on quality, and the Ridgid ZRR4510 10-in Portable Table Saw w/ Stand is no exception. Despite this being an older model, it is still one of the finer options available on the market today. Whats more is that In this case the age of the model actually works out to your benefit because you can wind up with the features you want, from the brand you want, for a fraction of the original cost. In this case, there is even more savings by going with a reconditioned model. …Continue Reading

The Rockwell RK7240.1 Shop Series Table Saw With Stand is manufactured and produced by a very reputable company. As you can read on our Rockwell Brand Information Page, this company has had a long history of manufacturing power tools for woodworkers and enthusiasts alike. With the RK7240.1, Rockwell delivers again in weight and mobility. The machine itself weighs around 35 pounds and is ideal for home use, jobsite use or even as a regular machine in the workshop. If one-handed transportation is of concern this portable Rockwell table saw delivers more than any other in the field. It has a powerful 13-amp motor and large table top built from all cast aluminum. This comes as a pleasant surprise since saws twice this cost are sometimes only plated metal. It is …Continue Reading

The DEWALT DW744XRS 10-inch Job Site Table Saw with Rolling Stand is one of the lightest and most portable table saw/stand I have tried so far. It is the most ideal table saw solution for skilled workers like remodelers, custom carpenters, framers, cabinet installers and general contractors. What I like about it is that the table saw only weighs 58 pounds. It also has a powerful 15-amp motor and max-rip capacity of 24 1/2 inches. The 15-amp, high torque motor allowed the DEWALT DW744XRS table saw to deliver all the power that I needed to deal with tough jobs such as cutting pressure-treated lumber and hardwood. I like how the blade spins accurately at 3,650 rpm for quick, clean cuts making my job easy and thus allowing me to get …Continue Reading

Despite its minimalist approach in design and weight, the Bosch GTS1031 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw manages to retain all the right stuff for a solid table saw: power, precision and durability. The 10-inch saw blade seems to be a favorite in this class of portable job-site table saws and the GTS1031 doesn’t deviate from the course there. This table saw does go the extra mile in many other areas however. For starters the GTS1031 comes with an 18 inch max rip size vs the 16 inch by many of its closest competitors (the Dewalt DW745 being it’s closest match). And while that may not seem like much, those two inches may be the difference between a project you can handle and one you need to outsource if the materials …Continue Reading

In terms of value, the Dewalt DW745 table saw stands out as one of the best portable table saws on the market, and is used professionally by contractors everywhere. While the DEWALT DW745 comes at a fraction of the cost of stationary table saws, it appears these savings did not come at the expense of power, durability, or saw precision. The DEWALT DW745 is built sturdy and strong. It sits atop a solid metal roll cage base ensuring a firm stance while cutting. And at around 50lbs, the table saw is held fast with its own weight while remaining easily portable. The DEWALT DW745 is perfectly suited for most small to medium projects. This becomes quite apparent when taking into account the Table Saw’s ability to cut through hard woods with …Continue Reading

What the Bosch 4100-09 provides, is a full service portable saw with numerous bells and whistles.  The table saw itself is sleek and easily hefted by convenient handles and the gravity rise stand works quite handily.  With built in wheels on the stand, the whole contraption converts into something akin to a dolly for easy relocation of the table saw. The 15 amp 3650 rpm motor of the Bosch 4100-09, isn’t too dissimilar from other portable table saws, albeit on the upper end of power for its class.  Where the Bosch 4100-09 really sets itself apart isn’t in the standards of what table saws offer, it’s in the way it executes them.  On-tool storage allows for quick and easy access to all of the tools right where you can reach them. The …Continue Reading