Do You Need A Table Saw On The Jobsite?

CJ21

I am wondering do you guys need or use a table saw on the jobsite?

Double-A

Yes.

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genecarp

Most definately

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Chris Johnson

Even us styofoam guys use one

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silvertree

Yes!

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CJ21

since the answer is yes so who makes the best jobsite table saw?

orson

I think the Bosch is the best table saw for the money, although I do like the DeWalt rack and pinon fence...at least until the saw ages and the fence can no longer be aligned properly.

You really can't go wrong with either. (If you're ripping dimensional lumber get the Bosch).

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Jason Whipple

Yes

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CJ21

I been looking at the new Bosch with the new riving knife.

silvertree

I just buy cheap saws like the Skil. Very light and works OK for trim if you square the fence and use a good blade. $160 and I buy one every couple of years. Before that I had Makitas. Bosch and DeWalt are better, but too big and heavy for my comfort. I had a guy working with me a couple of months ago who brought smaller DeWalt. Told me it cost $350 and I used it and liked it.
Might get one of those next time.

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TempestV

Dewalt, Makita, and Bosch all make good powerful saws. I like the Dewalt fence over the split table saws, but I'm thinking of getting one of the other 2 to use in a Rousseau stand. People keep saying that the Dewalt fence goes out of true, but I haven't seen it. I don't know anyone with a dewalt saw that has had the fence go off square. I have however, worked with a bosch that needed the fence adjusted.

WarnerConstInc.

Festool Guide rail saw just about replaces my Bosch table saw.

silvertree

In regards to that Festool, I got to use one recently. Too cool. Straight lines, angles, no chipping of finished stock. Not as fast if you needed multiple cuts all the same, but better than a table saw in some ways. I'm sold on the Festool. My buddy uses it for refacing kitchens.

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KentWhitten

It really depends. I never did for framing, never had the need for one and didn't want to drag one around. It does come in handy though when you need it. Do you NEED one? Maybe...more than likely it will improve your jobsite rather than hinder it.

Bosch for mine, nice and light.

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WarnerConstInc.

Multiple pieces stacked will speed it up a little. Usually anything I have to rip down or rip off (doors, jambs, cabinets) is not something to straight line through a table saw. It can be slower for some things but a miracle for most others especially by your self.

dkillianjr

I guess I'll be the odd one out I have never had or used a tablesaw on a job. Heck I hate to say it, but I don't even own one! I am in the process of looking though. I usually use a circular saw with rip fence or strait edge. If it is finish work I'll use a 60 tooth take my time and if need be clean up with a hand or power planer. I have deffinetly ran into some times when I really could have used one, theres just to much crap in the truck as it is



Dave

RizzoMaryland

Make room in your truck! One day you'll be glad you did.

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MAD Renovations

I can not remember the project where I did not use my table saw..... Bosch with gravity raise stand.

Snobnd

Yes, I like to use the Makita with the table stand (Beter for my back)

john5mt

Rosseau makes a stand for that little dewalt.

Yes i always have a table saw on the jobsite. No I do not NEED it but some things just turn out better and faster if you have one.

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