# Best site and bench table saws Source: https://drillandbit.co.uk/best/best-table-saws Publisher: Drill and Bit. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://drillandbit.co.uk/how-we-pick 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. ## Products ### 1. Evolution Power Tools R255TBL+ Table Saw (Next Gen Rage 5-S) Portable Multi-Material Cutting Blade Included Cuts Wood Metal Plastic, 45˚ Bevel, +/- 60˚ Mitre Angle, 85mm Cut Depth, 1800w Motor, 240v Blade: 255 mm multi-material; Power: 240 V, 1,800 W; Max cut depth: 85 mm; Stand: Sold separately (outfeed support included) 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. ### 2. Bosch Professional Table Saw GTS 70-216 with Cord (1850 W Motor, Cutting Height 70 mm, scouring Capacity 635 mm) Blade: 216 mm; Power: 1,850 W (voltage not stated); Max cut depth: 70 mm; Stand: Not included 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. ### 3. Bosch – 2100 W 254 mm Table Circular Saw GTS 10 XC Professional + Base GTA 60 W Professional Blade: 254 mm; Power: 230 V, 2,100 W; Max cut depth: Not stated; Stand: GTA 60 W stand included 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. ### 4. Evolution Power Tools FURY5-S Multi-Purpose Table Saw with Additional Wood Carbide-Tipped Blade, 255 mm (230 V) Blade: 255 mm (two blades); Power: 230 V, 1,500 W; Max cut depth: 85 mm; Stand: Leg stand included 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. ### 5. Bosch Professional GTM 12 JL + GTA 2600 combination saw (saw blade dia.: 305 mm) 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 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. ### 6. Makita LH1040/2 240V 260mm Table/Mitre Saw Blade: 260 mm; Power: 240 V, 1,650 W; Slide: No; Cut capacity at 90 degrees: Not stated; Cut line guide: Not stated 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.