If you are wood worker or a carpenter than out of all the tools that you own, table saw is one of considerate importance. Even if you are a beginner and want to purchase your tools and equipment, table saw should be bought first as it is going to be an essential device for your future work.
As shopping for a table saw can cost you some serious investment, so you need to be sure what kind of small table saw do you need for your work. In order to make an intelligent purchase, you should know the different types of table saws available in the market which I am going to tell you in the article below.
Different Types of Table Saws:
Although you can find table saws in different names but almost every kind can be classified into one of the following table saw types:
- Portable table saws or job site table saws
- Cabinet table saws
- Contractor table saws
- Hybrid table saws
Let us get into the detail of each one in order to understand all of them properly which may help you in making a good purchase.
Portable Table Saws:
Portable table saws also goes by the name of job site table saws mainly because of its ease of transporting it from one job site to another (so the name portable). This specific type of table saw is beneficial for on-site workers. These table saws can be used to carry out the same functions as heavy table saws but on a much lower level. This table saw have a compact universal motor to power it up instead of a large induction motor, so these table saws are noisier and less powerful. These table saws are less desirable for cutting thick and hard wooden logs because it lacks power.
Cabinet Table Saws:
These saws are given such a name because of its cabinet shaped base. Such cabinet table saws are ideal for cutting thick hard wood for day long and are ideal for professional carpenters. But it is much costly and not portable.
Contractor Table Saws:
These saws are lightweight for easy transportation and are ideal for simple carpentry tasks and furniture making. These tables have open base, unlike cabinet models and weighs around 300 to 350 lbs.
Hybrid Table Saws:
The table saws made by combining the best features of cabinet saws and contractor saws are known hybrid saws. You can find all the cabinet table saw features at the price range of contractor saws.