Includes small outfeed table; blade-angle scale is in tabletop; poor parallelism (required difficult adjustment).

On the other eight hybrids, the trunnions are attached to the underside of the table, where they are much harder to access. The good news is that any adjustment should be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

All these saws cut 3?4-in.-thick stock without strain. And, with the exception of the Hitachi, all could cut 23?4-in.-thick maple simply by slowing the feed rate.

All these saws cut 3?4-in.-thick stock without strain.
All with the exception of the Hitachi, all could cut 23?4-in.-thick maple simply by slowing the feed rate.
Except for the Hitachi, all the saws did fine when ripping 17?8-in.-thick stock at a reasonable feed rate of about 5 ft. per minute (fpm). On the Hitachi, the thermal-overload breaker popped and shut off the saw a couple of times during each cut

Fine Woodworking Recommended Products

Stanley Powerlock 16-ft. tape measure

With its smooth lock, tough case, compact size, and excellent accuracy, this Stanley tape is perfect for workshop use.

Buy at Amazon

Forrest Woodworker II Blade

A high quality, staple blade for your table saw. With 48 teeth, it is suitable for both ripping and crosscutting.

Buy at Amazon

DeWalt 735X Planer

At high speed, the planer works fast and leaves a smooth surface. But the slower, finish speed produces an almost glass-smooth surface. Knife changes are easy.

Buy at Amazon