10 Convenient Portable Table Saws – Let No Distance Limit Your Work on Projects

Don’t let the 90-pound weight of this Dewalt table saw put you off – this saw is extraordinarily capable for its size and the integrated stand makes it easy to transport. To start, this portable table saw has a massive 32.5-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade and an additional 24 inches to the left. That’s a lot of table for a relatively compact saw, which gives you a ton of versatility in making rip cuts. Even better, users found that the fence itself glides smoothly across the table and is simple to lock into place for quick cuts. For extreme accuracy, the fence can be micro-adjusted with the twist of a knob.

The 10-inch blade spins at 4,800 rpm and comes with a quick-changing riving knife to help prevent kickback no matter what material you’re working with. Users were extremely happy to know that this saw is compatible with dado stacks up to ¾ inches in width, which drastically expands the versatility of the saw for making joint cuts.

The stand itself is another plus for this portable table saw. It folds up in seconds and users found that the push-cart style made it simple for a single person to transport this saw.

Dewalt offers an impressive 90-day trial on this saw so you can evaluate it for yourself, as well as a three-year warranty to protect your purchase. The only downside is that this saw is also the most expensive portable table saw that we reviewed.

This heavy-duty jobsite table saw from Makita is built to handle bigger jobs that lightweight competitors simply won’t be able to do. The saw blade spins at 4,800 rpm but is able to make rip cuts through even the most knotted hardwoods thanks to the torque delivered by the belt drive motor assembly. The saw also accepts wide 13/16-inch dado blades so you have the option for more advanced woodworking on the go.

Keep in mind that the rip capacity on this table saw is only 25 inches – with the addition of an extendable table wing. Some users found that the wing was not perfectly level with the rest of the table and that the fence was difficult to align to the blade. However, the majority of users felt that these minor faults weren’t compromising to the table’s purpose or accuracy and they liked the ease of moving the fence with the two-pole slide system.

The stand for this table saw is surprisingly heavy, but the sturdy construction pays dividends when you’re working with difficult materials. Users found that the stand does an excellent job of reducing vibrations, leading to more accurate cuts. Plus, the stand is easy to expand and collapse and to wheel around despite the weight of the saw.

Makita offers a 30-day trial for this saw so you can evaluate how well it works for your needs. However, the one-year warranty after purchase is relatively short given the price of the saw.

With a 180-day trial, there’s almost no reason not to give this impressively built jobsite table saw from Skilsaw a try. The saw and included stand weigh in at just under 100 pounds, and users felt that the saw has a nice balance of power and weight. The 10-inch blade spins at 5,000 rpm, more than enough to get smooth cuts through most woods you’ll be using at a jobsite. Plus, the blade assembly is able to accept dado blades up to 0.5 inches in width for making large joint cuts and has a 2.3-inch depth of cut for working through thick boards.

Another important advantage to this saw is that it is geared with a worm drive. That means the blade is directly in front of the motor, allowing greater torque delivery. The result is that you can cut through tougher materials with relative ease compared to most other portable table saws.

Skilsaw used a clever design to expand the rip capacity of this saw to up to 30.5 inches while keeping the saw itself compact. The rip fence extends past the table on an extendable arm. Users found that the fence wasn’t quite as secure when extended as it is when on the table, but that most cuts were within a tolerable level of accuracy. However, beware that if the fence lock breaks – as happened to some users – it can be difficult to replace. This is also where Skilsaw’s relatively short one-year warranty can be somewhat problematic.

This surprisingly compact table saw is ideal for contractors who need more power for small cuts rather than the ability to make buttery smooth rip cuts. The 3,650-rpm blade is relatively slow among jobsite table saws, but given that the saw still uses a 15-amp motor it’s delivering a ton of torque. That can be an advantage when you’re cutting through pressure-treated lumber and knotted hardwoods that are typically difficult to rip through with other table saws. Another advantage to this extra torque is that the saw is able to handle dado blades up to 0.8 inches in width.

That said, the rip capacity on this saw is noticeably small compared to other saws in its class. The fence can extend just 26.5 inches to the right of the blade and the table doesn’t allow you to add an extension. Users also noted that while the Dewalt saw comes with a miter gauge, it doesn’t use the standard T-slot gauge – so you’ll have a hard time upgrading your miter gauge to get more accurate cuts down the road.

Still, users were overall very happy with the saw and found that the rolling stand and foldable frame were very helpful in getting it to and from jobsites. The frame can be expanded and collapsed with just a push of a button, saving you time every time you use the saw.

Users appreciated the soft start function and riving knife as included safety features, but do be aware that there is no system for detecting when the blade comes in contact with flesh. Dewalt offers a 90-day trial on this table saw as well as a three-year warranty to protect your purchase against defects.

This incredibly lightweight portable table saw from Bosch weighs in at just 60 pounds, although part of how it achieves that is by compromising on power. The table saw features a four-horsepower motor instead of the usual 15-amp motor. However, users barely noticed a difference since this saw only spins at 3,650 rpm, maintaining the torque needed to cut through most wooden boards you’re likely to have at a work site.

The saw is also relatively small, with just a 25-inch rip capacity to the right of the blade. But given the low weight and compact design of this saw, most users expected this and didn’t find it to be a problem. Keep in mind also that the saw’s throat plate will not accept dado blades, so this is not an ideal saw for hobbyist woodworkers.

Users were surprised at how quiet this saw is during operation and found that, after an initially difficult alignment, it’s easy and precise to operate. The table is perfectly level and the rip fence has an easily readable measuring system so that you can get accurate cuts every time.

One thing to watch out for with this saw, though, is that users found that the stand would bend if not handled carefully. This design flaw in the stand is important and may necessitate buying a separate stand or operating your saw on a table surface. Note that Bosch also only offers a one-year warranty, so you could encounter this problem after that time if you don’t use the saw frequently.

This very small table saw from Bosch is the perfect choice for hobbyists and contractors who frequently find themselves working in small spaces. The saw table is small – it’s just 26 by 24 inches when fully packed up – and all of the parts can be stored inside the saw to save on space. Bosch used an expandable rip fence guide system to keep the table compact while still creating space for rips. Still, don’t expect to get huge rips from this saw as the fence is limited to a distance of 18 inches from the blade.

Like the Bosch 4100-09, part of how this saw achieves its compactness and light weight is by using a four-horsepower motor rather than the more common and powerful 15-amp motor. But unlike the 4100-09, this saw spins its blade at 5,000 rpm, so you do lose a significant amount of torque in exchange for reducing kickback and getting smoother cuts. All told, this means you’ll want to be cautious when using this saw with thicker boards and hardwoods.

Users had mixed reviews of this saw, with much of the negative feedback suggesting that Bosch has a quality control problem with the blade assembly. Some users found that the blade wobbled and that the brake system failed after several months of use, while other reported no problems at all after months of heavy use. Either way, users do note that the saw doesn’t have a soft start function and that the motor is extremely loud for the size of the saw.

Don’t let the small size and light weight of this compact portable table saw from Skilsaw fool you. It’s equipped with a worm drive Dual-Field motor that delivers an impressive amount of torque to the blade so that you can cut through pressure-treated lumber and knotted hardwoods. The arbor is also capable of driving dado blades up to 0.5 inches in width, making this an extremely versatile saw for its size.

The rip capacity of this saw, while not huge at 25 inches, is also relatively impressive for the size of the saw. The secret is Skilsaw’s expanding guide arm, which allows the fence to be securely locked in place beyond the end of the table. Users were impressed with the adjustability of the blade and the miter gauge, finding that angled cuts could be made simply by flipping the blade into position. While the included miter gauge is relatively accurate given the modest price of the saw, users noted that the gauge uses a standard T-slot and can be easily upgraded later.

The only real issue that users had with this saw was that it doesn’t come with a stand – you’ll need to either place the saw on a table for use or buy a stand separately. Still, users were happy when using the saw on the ground because it has almost no vibration in the frame.

Note that Skilsaw offers a lengthy 180-day trial for this saw, but only a one-year warranty after purchase.

For a budget-friendly price, this saw offers a huge array of helpful features. The saw is designed with a soft start and electric brakes that halt the blade within seconds of turning off the saw. In addition, the 10-inch blade is capable of making cuts up to three inches deep, which gives you the freedom to work with thick softwood boards with this saw.

Users were impressed by the massive 35-inch rip capacity of this saw, which is enabled by an extendable fence system. Users reported that the fence was extremely sturdy even when fully extended, which provides some piece of mind when making large rip cuts. In addition, the miter gauge is easy to adjust and making angled cuts up to 45 degrees is a breeze. Even the stand is relatively easy to expand and collapse, and the heavy-duty wheels make it easy to roll this saw around a worksite without much effort.

However, it’s important to note that Hitachi has serious quality control issues with this saw. Many users found that the saw wouldn’t start upon arrival, or that many of the bolts were either too tight or too loose upon initial assembly. In addition, customers who had issues with the saw had problems with Hitachi’s customer service, even though the saw comes with a two-year warranty.

Overall, users were happy but hesitant about this saw – it has a number of excellent features at a price that doesn’t break the bank. But, the quality control issues make it somewhat of a gamble to purchase this saw.

This inexpensive tool from Wen is the perfect choice for hobbyist woodworkers or contractors working on a tight budget.

The saw is surprisingly capable given its price, with a 26-inch rip capacity enabled by an expandable fencing system. The 4,400-rpm blade speed, driven by a direct-drive motor, is also very effective at making smooth cuts through most softwoods and thin hardwoods. Users particularly loved the 3.6-inch cutting depth, which is one of the deepest cut depths out of any of the saws we’ve reviewed. In addition, the blade can be removed to make room for narrow dado blades, allowing hobbyists to work on their joint cuts.

Where this saw starts to show its price is in its accuracy. When making angled cuts, users reported that the angle of the saw blade can wobble by up to half a degree. While the saw can be squared up, many of the components are loose enough that they will start to move out of alignment as you are cutting. That said, users were relatively happy with the sliding miter gauge and felt that the saw was accurate enough for the majority of rip cuts.

Users liked the stand on this saw, but noted that it can be hard to remove the saw from the stand when needed – it is bolted on, so you’ll need to do some work to undo all of the bolts. In addition, while users found that assembly was simple after some practice, all of the parts of the saw look very similar at first glance.

This all-metal portable table saw from Delta Power Tools is an inexpensive option for contractors who only occasionally need a jobsite saw. The main advantage of this saw is that it provides room for rip cuts up to 30 inches thanks to the extendable rip fence. It also has a tool-less split guard assembly with an anti-kickback pawl for safety, which makes adjusting the blade for special cuts extremely simple.

The saw also spins at a whopping 5,000 rpm speed, which helps with making perfectly smooth cuts through softwoods and hardwoods alike. The blade is capable of cutting up to 3.5 inches deep and you can change out the blade for an eight-inch dado blade up to 13/16 inches wide.

Where users took issue with this saw was the rip fence. The rip fence has a significant amount of horizontal play, especially when working with larger rip cuts. It also requires being locked down on both sides of the saw, which is a hassle, and users found that even that hardly reduced the vibration in the fence. Users also found that the arbor itself wasn’t quite set at a neutral angle, and would move around depending on the weight of the blade you have attached.

With those downsides in mind, Delta Power Tools does offer a five-year limited warranty on this saw – the longest of any saw we reviewed. However, note that there is no trial period as there is for most other jobsite table saws.