Looking for a mini table saw

[dansnow]

Hey folks, my son is looking for a mini table saw, with 4" or 5 1/2" blade, that can cut up to 3/4" hardwood.  He would like to keep the price at $150 or lower if possible. 

Any suggestions?  Most everything we've found so far is doing good to cut 1/4" balsa.

[tgiro]

I have heard some decent things about the Rockwell and Worx Blade Runner saws. They use jigsaw blades instead of circular  blades, which means you can cut curves as well as straight cuts.

The issue with the mini saws is that, they are very small. If he is going to try to cut lumber, longer than about four foot, he may have problems. These saws are designed for really short pieces.

If he is going to be cutting standard size pieces of wood, he might want to look at a contractors worksite saw. They're probably more than $150, but they are compact, can handle  large pieces, and, when you aren't using them - fold them up and put them away. He wants to be sure he can adjust the table and blade for precision and square cutting.

Good luck

[dansnow]

We have a full 10" table saw for big stuff. He is looking for a light duty to cut small strips and pieces for some of the stuff he makes.

[fredfret]

Google search on mini table saw came back with Goplus 4in. Says it can cut 3/4 stock never seen  one or talked with anyone that has one.

Fred fret

Wichita KS 

[orangeman]

Check out Micro Mark:

https://www.micromark.com/mini-powertool/-saws/table-saws

3 saws from $150 - high 300's.

bb

[amazingkevin]

6 hours ago, dansnow said:

Hey folks, my son is looking for a mini table saw, with 4" or 5 1/2" blade, that can cut up to 3/4" hardwood.  He would like to keep the price at $150 or lower if possible. 

Any suggestions?  Most everything we've found so far is doing good to cut 1/4" balsa.

I finally found an old sears saw,super light with an adjustable fence for $20 bucks at a yard sale,Years later my friend needed to borrow it to customize some kitchen drawers for a customer .He gave me $20 bucks to use it that day.He didn't want to drag his shop saw there.Best $20 i ever spent!

[JimErn]

Have you considered just buying a 5.5" skill saw (wired, battery saws are anemic) and building a saw table around it?

https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WORXSAW-4-1-Compact-Circular/dp/B00ZFR4GJE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1514633556&sr=8-3&keywords=5+inch+circular+saw

multi[ple choices

https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WORXSAW-4-1-Compact-Circular/dp/B00ZFR4GJE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1514633556&sr=8-3&keywords=5+inch+circular+saw#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div

[dansnow]

Thanks for the info folks, gave us research ideas. Did you know that Hegner made a mini table saw? The dang thing sold for $2,000!!!!  Anyway we finally decided on one we found oon Amazon that has a 4.5 star rating and reviews say it can cut up to 1" hardwood. Was only $125.

 

Thanks Again everyone.

[orangeman]

2 hours ago, dansnow said:

Thanks for the info folks, gave us research ideas. Did you know that Hegner made a mini table saw? The dang thing sold for $2,000!!!!  Anyway we finally decided on one we found oon Amazon that has a 4.5 star rating and reviews say it can cut up to 1" hardwood. Was only $125.

 

Thanks Again everyone.

Would like to see the saw you bought. Please provide details on brand, etc; or better yet a link.

Thanks.

bb

[dansnow]

Here's a link to the one we found.  

Saw specs

[orangeman]

3 hours ago, dansnow said:

Here's a link to the one we found.  

Saw specs

Nice looking saw. let us know how it works.

The chuck would accommodate a small sanding wheel. But the rpm's would have to be reduced to not burn cherry.

Not sure what you would use the chuck for. Maybe immaterial if your only use is to saw.

Keep us posted.

bb

[dansnow]

According to specs the speed is variable. We'll see. Son might set it up so the side power output can be used as a disc sander, or you can attach a flex shaft for detail sanding and polishing.

[barb.j.enders]

On 12/30/2017 at 5:34 AM, JimErn said:

Have you considered just buying a 5.5" skill saw (wired, battery saws are anemic) and building a saw table around it?

https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WORXSAW-4-1-Compact-Circular/dp/B00ZFR4GJE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1514633556&sr=8-3&keywords=5+inch+circular+saw

multi[ple choices

https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WORXSAW-4-1-Compact-Circular/dp/B00ZFR4GJE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1514633556&sr=8-3&keywords=5+inch+circular+saw#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div

I have the Canadian Tire equivalent of this.  Don't have it set as a table saw, works fine.