If you are in the market for a table saw, you will want to consider looking into the high-tech safety features offered by SawStop table saws. Here we look at the specs of several different types of SawStop table saws. We did the research and are going to give you the pros and cons of each. Keep reading to find the best SawStop table saw in 2020.
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SawStop Table Saws For Sale
SawStop JSS-MCA Legacy Jobsite Saw with Mobile Cart
The JSS-MCA Legacy Jobsite saw comes in as the most affordable SawStop saw you can buy. A great addition to your collection, this saw retains the safety characteristics of the SawStop saw while being portable enough to be transferred with ease from one job site to the next. The specifications are as follows:
- Weight of table saw with cart: 108 lbs.
- Blade Diameter: 10”
- Dado Diameter: 8”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 0 degrees: 3- ⅛”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 45 degrees: 2-⅛”
1.75HP Contractor Saw 52″ Prof T-Glide Fence System
We recommend the 1.75HP Contractor Saw as an affordable addition to your shop. It runs from a 4-HP power source and comes with a 1-year warranty. The specifications are as follows:
- Cast Iron Table Size: 20” x 27’ (540 square inches)
- Extension Wing: 12” x 27”
- Blade Diameter: 10”
- Dabo Diameter: 8”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 0 degrees : 3-⅛”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 45 degrees: 2-⅛”
SawStop PCS175-TGP236 1.75-HP Professional Cabinet Saw Assembly with 36-Inch Professional T-Glide Fence System
The PCS175-TGP236 1.75-HP Professional Cabinet Saw Assembly is slightly more pricey than the 1.75 HP contractor saw. It runs from a 5-HP power source and comes with a 2-year warranty.
- Cast Iron Table Size: 20” x 27’ (540 square inches)
- Extension Wing: 44” x 27” with extension wings
- Blade Diameter: 10”
- Dabo Diameter: 8”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 0 degrees : 3-⅛”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 45 degrees: 2-¼”
SawStop PCS31230-TGP252 3-HP Professional Cabinet Saw Assembly with 52-Inch Professional T-Glide Fence System
The PCS31230-TGP252 3-HP Professional Cabinet Saw Assembly runs from a 3 HP power source and comes with a 2-year warranty.
- Cast Iron Table Size: 20” x 27’ (540 square inches)
- Extension Wing: 44” x 27” with extension wings
- Blade Diameter: 10”
- Dabo Diameter: 8”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 0 degrees : 3-⅛”
- Max Depth of cut when blade is at 45 degrees: 2-¼”
SawStop Table Saw Reviews
JSS-MCA Legacy Jobsite Saw
Woodworking experts like the JSS-MCA Legacy Jobsite saw.
What we like:
- Space-saving – it takes up very little space at the job site
- Mobility – it can be moved from site to site with ease
- Foldable – you can fold up the table and store it against a wall
- Adjustable – very easy to adjust the table
What we don’t like:
- Noise – the saw can be quite loud, up to 100 decibels of noise at 2” away from the blade
- Size – the saw’s table is small, with just 6 inches available in front of the blade.
It seems that mobility does come with its trade-offs. However, overall, the saw is a solid choice for any owner who needs to save space or who is constantly on the move.
1.75HP Contractor Saw 52″ Prof T-Glide Fence Sys & SawStop PCS175-TGP236
Woodworking experts like the 1.75HP Saw for its
What we like:
- Heavy-duty– it’s able to rip wood as strong as thick maple at a comfortable feed pace.
- Safety – We also like the safety of the SawStop blade. One user tried the hot dog test to see how effective the safety mechanism is. We are happy to report that the hot dog escaped with only a minor scratch.
SawStop PCS31230-TGP252 3-HP Professional Cabinet Saw Assembly with 52-Inch Professional T-Glide Fence System
What we like:
- Neat – The PCS31230-TGP252 3-HP Professional Cabinet Saw Assembly is excellent when it comes to keeping the sawdust from making a mess of your shop.
- Location of blade port – Because of its location on the blade guard, sawdust control is easier.
- Mobile base – this makes the table saw relatively easy to move around
What we don’t like;
- The rip fence, though tall, is a little bit on the short side. The saw’s miter gauge has just three stops.
SawStop Table Saw Parts
Blades
SawStop offers 4 different saw blades, all 10 inches in diameter:
- 60-Tooth 10″ Blade: made of heat-treated steel and carbide tipped, has a plate thickness of 2 mm and tooth thickness of 0.079 inches
- 40-Tooth 10″ Blade: made of heat-treated steel and carbide tipped, has a plate thickness of 2 mm and tooth thickness of 0.079 inches
- 80-Tooth 10″ Blade: heat-treated and made with extra-large tungsten carbide teeth to reduce dulling, has a plate thickness of 0.094 inches and a tooth thickness of 0.098 inches
- 40-Tooth 10″ Blade: heat-treated and made with extra-large tungsten carbide teeth to reduce dulling, has a plate thickness of 0.087 inches and a tooth thickness of 0.106 inches
Brakes
Brake cartridges are designed to stop a spinning blade on contact with skin.
- Dado Brake Cartridge: compatible with 8-inch diameter dado blades t
- hat come standard with SawStop, features 1 locking key designed to allow the table saw’s user the ability to switch between the Dado Brake Cartridge and the Standard Brake Cartridge while making either standard or dabo cuts
- Standard Brake Cartridge: designed to be compatible with all woods and non-conductive materials
Guards
All of the following guards are designed to allow cuts as narrow as ¾ of an inch.
- MicroBlade Guard: standard on the job site saws and 1.75 HP cast-iron saws
- Job Site Sawdust Collection Blade Guard: designed to collect above-table dust, features anti-kickback pawls
- Dust Collection Blade Guard: comes on saws 3 HP and above, compatible with overarm dust collection
About SawStop
SawStop is a privately-owned company based south of Portland, in Tualatin, Oregon. The company prides themselves on their saws’ ability to detect contact with human skin – and stop the blade within 5 milliseconds. The idea behind SawStop began with the question: “What if you could stop a saw blade and prevent a serious injury?” The technology to answer that question was introduced in 1999 by Dr. Steve Gass and the company was started by Dr. Gass and three friends. The saws have been on the market since 2004.
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