This article reviews the top ten hybrid table saws on the market.
A hybrid table saw has the features you expect in a good cabinet saw and the easy-to-transport size of a contractor saw. It has the dust control and stability of the cabinet type model, along with the motor power and table and fence arrangement.
Hybrid saws are available with a variety of features for cutting, from tilting blades to miter gauges. Besides the main features, we considered these essential support features for creating our list. Our favorites were able to combine the two saw types successfully. Here are the 10 best machines you can currently find in the market.
1. Shop Fox W1837
The Shop Fox hybrid table saw has the features of a cabinet saw, and the size of a contractor saw. It has a 2 HP, 120V/240V motor, prewired for 120V, a riving knife for non-through cutting, and a quick release blade guard assembly. The machine operates at 3450 RPM and has a cut capacity of 3-1/4″ at 90 degrees and 2-1/4″ at 45 degrees with the left tilt blades (0 to 45-degree tilt). The 40-1/4″ x 27″ precision-ground cast iron table is supported by robust cast iron trunnions and has an easy-glide fence. The unit also has a T-slot miter gauge and a 4″ dust port in the cabinet’s bottom.
2. Powermatic PM1000 1791000K
The 10” Powermatic PM1000 1-3/4HP, 115V/230V motor, tool-less guard assembly for safety, and an arbor speed of 4200 RPM for the 5/8” diameter arbor. The 40” x 27” table (with extensions) has a 3/4″ x 3/8” T-Slot and a 30” Accu-Fence system. The miter gauge pivots 60 degrees to either side. The machine has a cut capacity 3-1/8 at 90 degrees and 2-1/8” at 45 degrees and Dado dimensions of 8” wide and 13/6 wide.
3. LAGUNA TOOLS Fusion
The Laguna hybrid table saw has a built-in mobility kit and a square design zero-clearance throat plate with a quick remove knob. The unit is powered by a 1.75hp 115V/230V motor, prewired for 115V, delivering an arbor speed of 4500 RPM with arbor size of 5/8”. The 40T saw blade is 10” diameter, and the dado blade capacity is up to 13/16”. The machine also features a 20”x27” table, 4” dust port, quick release riving knife, and safety blade guard.
4. RIDGID R4512
The 10” Ridgid hybrid table saw offers a rip capacity of 30” right and 15” left and a dado capacity of up to 13/16”. The cast iron table has a front and back-clamping aluminum rip fence with large glides. There’s and action foot pedal for easy repositioning of the saw and an enclosed cabinet for containing the dust. The machine is powered by a 13 Amp 120V motor that provides a no-load speed of 3,450 RPM.
5. DELTA 36-715
The 36-715 Delta hybrid table saw features a 1.75 HP, 115V/230V single phase motor, a large cast iron table, and a 30” fence and rail. The extruded aluminum fence has a 3-point T-square lock with a hairline pointer for accurate cuts. The rip capacity is 30” right and 13-1/2” left. The machine also features a poly-V belt system, a 4” dust port, and a large switch off paddle under the front left fence rail.
6. Shop Fox W1851
The W1851 hybrid has a 2 HP, 110V/220V, TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor, pre-wired for 220V, a cut capacity of 3-1/8″ at 90 degrees and 2-3/16″ at 45 degrees, and a rip capacity of 12″ (left) and 30” (right). The 5/8″ arbor operates at 3850 RPM, and the blade tilts to 45 degrees. There’s a Poly-V serpentine belt for quieter operation and improved performance, cabinet-mounted cast-iron trunnions, and a transparent blade guard. The extendable table size is 27″ x 55″ and has a two-position (high-low) extruded-aluminum rip fence.
7. Grizzly G0771Z
The Grizzly G0771Z has a 10″ 40T carbide-tipped blade, 2 HP, single phase 120V/240V motor, prewired for 120V, and a contractor saw-like weight of about 286 lbs. The cast iron table with wings has dimensions of 40-1/2″x 27″, and the rip capacity is 16-3/4″ left and 31″ right. The 5/8″ arbor rotates at 3450 RPM, and the saw delivers a cut depth of 3-1/4″ at 90 degrees and 2-1/4″ at 45 degrees. The fence of the machine is front-locking and easily lifts-off.
8. Jet 708494K
The Jet table saw has a 1.75 HP 115V/230V motor, 10” blade, riving knife, and a T-slot miter gauge slot. The JPS-10TS table saw has a dado width of 13/16 inches, cutting depth of 3-1/8” at 90 degrees, 2-1/8” at 45 degrees, and a rip capacity of 30” or 52”. The quick-release blade guard and riving knife allow for tool-less operation. The 5/8” arbor has a speed of 4000 RPM. The saw has a 27”x 44” cast iron table, table-top accessible arbor lock, and an enclosed cabinet with leg stand.
9. Jet 708492K
The 10” 708492K table saw offers a rip capacity of 12″ left, 30” right and depth of cut of 3-1/8” at 90 degrees and 2-1/8” at 45 degrees. The 1.75 HP 115V/230V motor delivers an arbor speed of 4,o00 RPM for the 10” blade. The table measures 27”x 44” with extensions and has a T-slot miter gauge with stops. The minimum dust collection required is 350 CFM. The machine also has a riving knife, an enclosed cabinet with leg stand, and a quick release for the knife and blade guard.
10. Grizzly G0833P
The Grizzly hybrid table saw has a 10” x 40T carbide-tipped blade, a serpentine belt system for efficient power transfer and decreased noise, and a 2 HP 115V motor. There’s a quick-change blade guard with anti-kickback pawl and a T-slot miter gauge. The arbor speed is 3850 RPM and the capacities are 3-1/8″ at 90 degrees, 2-3/16″ at 45 degrees and 31-1/2″ right, 11-3/8″ left rip capacity. The cast iron table is 27″ x 40″ and supports a camlock T-shaped fence with a 2-position extruded-aluminum face.
By BCR Staff
May 2019
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