Buying guide
Best site and bench table saws
Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick
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Evolution R255TBL+: 255 mm, 85 mm deep, rack and pinion fence
Dual rack and pinion rip fence with a parallelism adjustment, according to Evolution.
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Evolution Fury 5-S with extra wood blade
Up to 85 mm depth in wood and bevel cuts to 45 degrees are listed.
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Bosch GTS 70-216: compact saw with 635 mm rip
Listed 635 mm rip capacity, wide enough for many sheet cuts.
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A table saw is the tool for ripping: cutting boards and sheets along their length to an exact width, again and again. On a portable saw the quality of the rip fence matters as much as motor power, because a fence that drifts out of parallel causes burning, binding and kickback. Rip capacity, the distance from blade to fence, decides how wide a sheet you can cut, and a stand turns a bench saw into something you can use outside or on site. This guide compares 230 to 240 V bench and site saws plus two flip over table and mitre combinations, using the blade size, power, depth and stand details each listing gives. Table saws need care: use the riving knife and guard, a push stick for narrow strips, never stand directly behind the blade, and wear eye, ear and dust protection as the manual and HSE guidance advise.
All products compared
- Evolution R255TBL+: 255 mm, 85 mm deep, rack and pinion fence
- Blade
- 255 mm multi-material
- Power
- 240 V, 1,800 W
- Max cut depth
- 85 mm
- Stand
- Sold separately (outfeed support included)
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- Blade
- 216 mm
- Power
- 1,850 W (voltage not stated)
- Max cut depth
- 70 mm
- Stand
- Not included
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- Blade
- 254 mm
- Power
- 230 V, 2,100 W
- Max cut depth
- Not stated
- Stand
- GTA 60 W stand included
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- Blade
- 255 mm (two blades)
- Power
- 230 V, 1,500 W
- Max cut depth
- 85 mm
- Stand
- Leg stand included
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Bosch GTM 12 JL with GTA 2600: table and mitre saw
- Blade
- 305 mm
- Power
- 240 V, 1,800 W
- Max cut depth
- 51 mm as table saw (95 mm as mitre saw)
- Stand
- GTA 2600 stand included
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Makita LH1040/2: 260 mm flip over table and mitre saw
- Blade
- 260 mm
- Power
- 240 V, 1,650 W
- Max cut depth
- Not stated
- Stand
- Not included
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| Product | Blade | Power | Max cut depth | Stand | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution R255TBL+: 255 mm, 85 mm deep, rack and pinion fence | 255 mm multi-material | 240 V, 1,800 W | 85 mm | Sold separately (outfeed support included) | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Bosch GTS 70-216: compact saw with 635 mm rip | 216 mm | 1,850 W (voltage not stated) | 70 mm | Not included | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Bosch GTS 10 XC with GTA 60 W stand | 254 mm | 230 V, 2,100 W | Not stated | GTA 60 W stand included | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Evolution Fury 5-S with extra wood blade | 255 mm (two blades) | 230 V, 1,500 W | 85 mm | Leg stand included | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Bosch GTM 12 JL with GTA 2600: table and mitre saw | 305 mm | 240 V, 1,800 W | 51 mm as table saw (95 mm as mitre saw) | GTA 2600 stand included | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Makita LH1040/2: 260 mm flip over table and mitre saw | 260 mm | 240 V, 1,650 W | Not stated | Not included | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Evolution Power Tools
Evolution R255TBL+: 255 mm, 85 mm deep, rack and pinion fence
Evolution's next generation Rage 5-S table saw with a dual rack and pinion rip fence, 85 mm depth and a multi-material blade. Portable in a roll cage chassis.
In its favour
- Dual rack and pinion rip fence with a parallelism adjustment, according to Evolution.
- 85 mm depth of cut, 58 mm at a 45 degree bevel, and an 1,800 W soft start motor.
- E-brake, paddle emergency stop, riving knife, push stick and outfeed support are listed.
Good to know
- The wheeled stand is sold separately, so budget for one for site use.
- The multi-material blade is versatile but not the finest finish on hardwood.
Listing title: Evolution Power Tools R255TBL+ Table Saw (Next Gen Rage 5-S) Portable ...
No. 2 · Bosch Professional
Bosch GTS 70-216: compact saw with 635 mm rip
Bosch Professional's compact GTS 70-216 bench saw with 70 mm cutting height and 635 mm rip capacity. Light enough to carry to the job with one hand.
In its favour
- Listed 635 mm rip capacity, wide enough for many sheet cuts.
- Rack and pinion fence and an adjustable mitre guide, according to Bosch.
- Two Click and Clean dust ports, a push stick and a blade are included.
Good to know
- Voltage is not stated in the listing; make sure it is the 230 V UK version.
- No stand is included, so you need a bench or a stand bought separately.
Listing title: Bosch Professional Table Saw GTS 70-216 with Cord (1850 W Motor, Cutti...
No. 3 · Bosch
Bosch GTS 10 XC with GTA 60 W stand
Bosch Professional's GTS 10 XC 254 mm table saw bundled with the GTA 60 W folding wheeled stand. A heavy duty site saw with an electric brake.
In its favour
- 2,100 W motor and 254 mm blade, the most powerful saw here.
- The GTA 60 W stand with wheels is included, so it moves around site easily.
- An electric brake is listed to stop the blade quickly after switch off.
Good to know
- Depth of cut and rip capacity are not stated in this listing.
- The most expensive saw in this guide by a wide margin.
Listing title: Bosch – 2100 W 254 mm Table Circular Saw GTS 10 XC Professional + Base...
No. 4 · Evolution Power Tools
Evolution Fury 5-S with extra wood blade
Evolution's Fury 5-S bench saw bundled with a second wood blade. It cuts wood, mild steel, aluminium and plastic, and comes with a stand.
In its favour
- Up to 85 mm depth in wood and bevel cuts to 45 degrees are listed.
- Includes the standard multi-purpose blade plus an extra wood blade for cleaner cuts.
- 3 year warranty if bought in the UK, according to the listing.
Good to know
- 1,500 W is the lowest motor power in this guide.
- Fence type and rip capacity are not described in this listing.
Listing title: Evolution Power Tools FURY5-S Multi-Purpose Table Saw with Additional ...
No. 5 · Bosch Professional
Bosch GTM 12 JL with GTA 2600: table and mitre saw
Bosch Professional's GTM 12 JL combination saw works as a mitre saw and a table saw, bundled with the GTA 2600 stand. One tool for crosscuts and rips.
In its favour
- Combines table saw and mitre saw functions in one tool, according to Bosch.
- Integrated laser and a 1,800 W motor are listed.
- The GTA 2600 stand is included in the bundle for long workpieces.
Good to know
- Only 51 mm cutting height in table saw mode, so thick rips are limited.
- A large, heavy setup, listed at 36.4 kg with the stand.
Listing title: Bosch Professional GTM 12 JL + GTA 2600 combination saw (saw blade dia...
No. 6 · Makita
Makita LH1040/2: 260 mm flip over table and mitre saw
A 260 mm Makita flip over saw that works as a mitre saw and a small table saw. Useful where one tool must do crosscuts and short rip cuts.
In its favour
- Works as both a table saw and a mitre saw, according to the listing.
- Electric brake and built-in dust collection are listed.
- Includes a TCT blade, push stick, holder set and triangular rule.
Good to know
- No slide, so cut width is limited compared with sliding saws.
- Bevels to the left only, and cut capacity is not given in the listing.
Listing title: Makita LH1040/2 240V 260mm Table/Mitre Saw
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