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This portable jobsite table saw head-to-head includes 8 saws from; Bosch, Delta, DEWALT, Hitachi, Makita, Ridgid, SawStop and Skilsaw. Originally, we had also to include Ryobi as a budget friendly option for DIY’ers or guys just starting in the trades. However, we were not able to adapt that saw to our testing rigs so we pulled it from the testing (you may see some photos with the saw but again we’re not including it in the results).
•Bosch Model 4100-09 10 In. Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise™ Wheeled Stand
•Delta Model 36-6022 Portable Table Saw with Stand
•DEWALT Model DWE7491RS 10″ Jobsite Table Saw 32 - 1/2″ Rip Capacity, and a Rolling Stand
•Hitachi Model C10RJ 10″ Jobsite Table Saw w Fold Roll Stand
•Makita Model 2705X1 10” Contractor Table Saw with Portable Stand
•Ridgid Model R4513 Heavy Duty 10 in. Portable Table Saw With Stand
•SawStop Model JSS-MCA Jobsite Table Saw
•Skilsaw Model SPT99-12 10″ Heavy Duty Worm Drive Table Saw
Table Saw Evaluation Format
Once again our team has put some serious time and effort into our Head-to-Head evaluation to bring you the most comprehensive information available. For this evaluation, we broke things into several categories including: Precision & Accuracy, Performance (power), Price, and Ergonomics. For each of these categories we’ll rank the saws and at the end we’ll name the Best Portable Jobsite Table Saw based on all the results combined.
•Precision & Accuracy - In this category we evaluated the accuracy of the table saws straight out of the box, and how easy it is to make calibration adjustments. We also discuss the quality of the fence system as it relates to ripping accurate cuts.
•Performance - The performance evaluation took a very deep dive into the power of the saw motors and how well the saws managed different ripping materials including plywood, pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine 5/4 decking and Mahogany 5/4 decking. We measured saw RPM’s and Amps for each of the cutting materials under constant feed rates.
•Price - Price is always an important factor in determining which saw is best for a user. We’ve included the current pricing found online for each of the saws at the time of publication.
•Ergonomics - Ergonomics are really important to users and an important category to consider when purchasing any power tool. In addition to traditional ergonomics, we also included functionality in this category.
Portable Jobsite Table Saw Features
Before we present the testing results, it’s helpful to set the stage by listing all the features and specifications for comparison. All 8 of these jobsite table saws are similar in size and capacity. Each of the saws uses a 10 inch blade, 15 amp motor and they are all able to use a dado set. Specific differences in the saws are listed below.
•Bosch 4100-09◦Weight: 112 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 3,650 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-1/8″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-1/2″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 25″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 13/16″
◦Traditional sliding fence.
•Delta 36-6022◦Weight: 92 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 5,000 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-1/2″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-1/2″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 30″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 13/16″
◦Traditional sliding fence
•DEWALT DWE7491RS◦Weight: 90 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 4,800 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-1/8″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-1/4″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 32-1/2″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 13/16″
◦Rack and pinion fence
•Hitachi C10RJ◦Weight: 96 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 4,500 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-1/8″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-1/4″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 35″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 13/16″
◦Rack and pinion fence
•Makita 2705X1◦Weight: 114 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 4,800 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-5/8″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-1/2″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 25″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 13/16″
◦Traditional sliding fence
•Ridgid R4513◦Weight: 80 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 5,000 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-1/2″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-1/2″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 25″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 3/4″
◦Traditional sliding fence
•SawStop JSS-MCA◦Weight: 108 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 4,000 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-1/8″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-1/8″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 25-1/2″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 13/16″
◦Traditional sliding fence
◦Safety: Flesh Sensing Technology exclusive to SawStop
•SkilSaw SPT99-12◦Weight: 98 lbs (w/ stand)
◦MAX no Load Speed: 5,000 rpm
◦Dept of Cut at 90 Deg.: 3-5/8″
◦Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2-3/10″
◦MAX Rip Cut to Right of Blade: 30-1/2″
◦MAX Dado Cut Width: 1/2″
◦Rack and pinion fencetion