As a contractor or someone who likes working with wood, you have a few options when it comes to the tool that you use in your shop, but once you get more serious about wood projects, you’ll want to invest in a cabinet saw.
This is a model that comes with an attached base as well as a table that extends from one end. We ranked the SawStop PCS31230-TGP252 3-HP Professional as the top choice because it has a design that extends the life of the model and all other components.
You get a professional rail system that uses a gliding design and an extension table that adds to the length of your work area. SawStop also added its patented safety system to prevent common injuries.

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Our Top Choice
SawStop PCS31230-TGP252
- Unmatched fit and finish with a keen attention to detail
- SawStop Safety System
- 85 1/4″ w, 33″ d, 34″ h
- 52″ T-Glide Fence System provides smooth operation
Top Choices For You
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- SawStop PCS31230-TGP252#1Check Latest Price
- Delta 36-L552 5 HP UNISAW#2Check Latest Price
- SawStop PCS31230-TGP236#3Check Latest Price
- Delta 3 HP Motor 10 in. UNISAW#4Check Latest Price
- Powermatic PM1000 1791000K#5Check Latest Price
- Jet 708674PK XACTASAW Deluxe 3HP#6Check Latest Price
- Powermatic PM1000 1791001K#7Check Latest Price
- Grizzly G0690 with Riving Knife#8Check Latest Price
- Jet 708493K JPS-10TS, 10-inch Proshop#9Check Latest Price
- Grizzly G1023RLWXLeft-Tilting#10Check Latest Price
- Shop Fox W1824 Hybrid#11Check Latest Price
- Jet 708492K JPS-10TS 10-inch Proshop#12Check Latest Price
How to Choose the Right Model
Base Material
Fencing
Hand Wheel
Floor Space
Kickback Protection
Blade
Motor Horsepower
Weight
Dust Port
12 Topseller Table Saw Reviews

1. SawStop PCS31230-TGP252
Two of the highest ranking tools on our list come from SawStop, but this PCS31230-TGP252 3-HP Professional just narrowly beat out the other model from the company as well as models from other manufacturers.
This is a professional model designed for contractors and other wood workers, and it comes loaded with features designed to make any job a little easier like a t-glide fence system that helps you make smooth cuts without leaving behind jagged edges or splinters.
It also features rails that you can use with this system to hold your boards in place as well as an attached extension bench with durable legs that stabilize the bench.
At 85-inches long, this is one of the longest models around, and when you use the attached bench, you’ll get even more room for all your projects.
The SawStop Safety System designed by the manufacturer ensures that it comes to a fast stop in one second or less after the blade touches your skin, and it comes with an emergency stop button that stops the engine even faster.
SawStop also gives you a hand wheel on the front and a second on the side.
The SawStop Safety System designed by the manufacturer ensures that this model comes to a fast stop in one second or less after the blade touches your skin, and it comes with an emergency stop button that stops the engine even faster.

2. Delta 36-L552 5 HP UNISAW
The vibrations produced by other models can cause your hands to shake so badly that you risk injuring yourself or damaging your boards, but the Delta 36-L552 5 HP UNISAW features a trunnion system with vibration protection that reduces the amount of vibrations that you feel.
This system can also help you make more accurate cuts and keep the model running smoothly.
Two cranks or hand wheels on the front allow you to change the height of the blade and the bevel in seconds, and you can see the exact angle or height specified on the bevel dial, which sits in between the cranks.
This helps you adjust the angle down to just ¼ of a degree. A cast-iron base provides stability to this tool and reduces the risk of bouncing across the floor as you cut.
The model itself features a five-horsepower motor that works so smoothly and quickly that you can cut most boards in minutes or less.
This set also comes with a 52-inch fencing system for making accurate cuts on longer boards, an emergency stop button on the front and an extension table that you can easily fold up and down.

3. SawStop PCS31230-TGP236
The second SawStop model that we felt was worthy of our list is this PCS31230-TGP236 3-HP that is the same type of system that professionals use to make clean cuts on longer boards.
It comes with an attached extension bench that increases the length of the bench when working with larger boards, and this table can accommodate thin sheets of plywood and other materials too and help you keep a grip on those boards.
It features both a power button and an emergency stop button that you can hit with one hand, your knee or even your foot.
Its patented Safety System designed by SawStop helps this model realize when it comes into contact with your skin or a body part and then forces it to come to a complete stop in a single second to prevent serious injuries.
It also features a blade that tilts to the left to keep it from rubbing against the fence, a system that is compatible with dado blades up to eight-inches in size or standard 10-inch circular model blades and a limited one-year warranty.
It also features a blade that tilts to the left to keep it from rubbing against the fence, a system that is compatible with dado blades up to eight-inches in size or standard 10-inch circular model blades and a limited one-year warranty.

4. Delta 3 HP Motor 10 in. UNISAW
Delta designed its line of UNISAW models to meet the needs of those who want a tool that operates like other tools, and one of the top of those models is this 3 HP Motor UNISAW, which comes with a 52-inch BIESEMEYER Fence System.
It features classic elements on its enclosed base, including a green power button, a red emergency stop button and two separate hand wheels. The blade opening on this model is one of the largest available with this size and lets you easily replace the riving knife as well as switch out the blade.
Designed with stability in mind, this tool has an attached extension bench that lets you drop the legs down to increase your work area, but those legs are slightly larger than those found on other models to support more weight.
It has a dependable base made from cast iron that absorbs vibrations to help you work safely, and the power button on this base is accessible from anywhere on the model.
It also features a split-guard design that leaves the riving knife exposed for making faster adjustments as you work.

5. Powermatic PM1000 1791000K
The Powermatic PM1000 1791000K comes with an enclosed base made from cast iron that keeps sawdust and other debris from damaging the motor, but it also has a dust collection port that keeps that same debris away from your body and face.
Though it is a large and powerful tool, it requires just 155 volts, which makes it suitable for use in smaller wood shops as well as residential homes. The tool-less guard assembly leaves the area around the blade exposed to make it easier to replace that blade, but this design also does a good job of keeping your hands a safe distance away from the blade.
It features a convenient power switch that you can hit with your foot or knee to turn on the blade without taking your hands off the board, and the tool has an emergency stop button that you can hit with any body part too.
Powermatic added a durable miter gauge to this tool that pivots up to 60 degrees in two different directions.
You’ll also like the 30-inch fencing system that comes with this model and its longer bench, which has clearly marked measurements along the edge.

6. Jet 708674PK XACTASAW Deluxe 3HP
Jet has a strong reputation for providing great power tools at good prices, which is why its 708674PK XACTASAW Deluxe 3HP landed on our list.
It combines the great features that you want like a front hand wheel and an emergency stop button with a price that you can more easily afford.
Its riving knife has a quick release design that makes it easier to remove the knife when you want to swap it out with the push button arbor lock, but the design of this knife also reduces the risk of kickbacks as well as the binding that can occur on other models.
The belt system included with this model is a poly-v drive system that helps the saw run more efficiently while keeping the sound level down, which lets you use the model at anytime of the day without disrupting your neighbors.
A heavy-duty trunnion helps stabilize the model and ensures that you can move the blade into the right position for your project. It also comes with a completely enclosed base that features a sealed built-in drawer that you can use for tools and other supplies.

Powermatic landed on our list a second time with its PM1000 1791001K, which features the company’s classic black logo on a yellow and it uses cast iron to extend its life.
As it requires only 115 volts to run, this is more suitable for home use than other tools and will not require that you upgrade your system or cause your power bills to rise.
It has a clean line between the collection hose and the blade surround to help more of the dust that you produce reach the collection port.
Both the power switch and the emergency stop button have a convenient design that make it easy to hit either one when your hands aren’t free, and pressing the stop button will bring the model to a complete stop when your clothing or hair nears the blade.
It features a tool-less guard assembly that makes replacing the blade a lot easier and a miter gauge that pivots to 60 degrees on both the right and left.

8. Grizzly G0690 with Riving Knife
With a three-horsepower motor that works with any standard 220V outlet, this Grizzly G0690 with Riving Knife is suitable for professionals as well as those who do smaller projects at home.
The completely enclosed base features a larger dust collection port that can pull more debris away from your face and hands when working with wood to help you stay safe, but the base also has metal hand wheels on both the front and one side.
Near the front hand wheel is a power box that features a bright green button that turns the model on and a bright red button that brings the model to a full stop during an emergency.
Capable of working with dado blades, it has a maximum capacity that varies based on the type of blade or knife that you use, but it can cut down to 3-1/8-inch at a 90 degree angle, and it cuts down to more than two-inches when used at a 40 degree angle.
Standing 34-inches from the floor, the tool also measures 62-inches long and 41-inches wide and comes with an extension bench for use on larger projects and with longer boards.

9. Jet 708493K JPS-10TS, 10-inch Proshop
This Jet 708493K JPS-10TS, 10-inch Proshop with 52-inch Fence is a more affordable that still meets the guidelines and standards for professional use, and the 52-inch included fencing system helps you more easily maneuver boards and wood sheets through the saw.
When you use the riving knife, you’ll notice that it has a close proximity to both the table as well as the blade, which significantly reduces kickbacks.
Both the knife and the guard surrounding the blade have a tool-less design that lets you remove elements before changing the blades.
Though it features an enclosed feature like other tools, it comes with dependable legs that lift the cabinet off the ground to reduce how far you need to bend over to use it, and those legs will keep the bench at the perfect height for daily projects.
It comes with an extension table that extends from one end, a front hand wheel for adjusting the height of the blade and miter gauge slot in a T-shape.

10. Grizzly G1023RLWXLeft-Tilting
Designed to help you save some space in your workshop, this Grizzly G1023RLWX Left-Tilting features a smaller cabinet that takes up less space but lots of features that are perfect for wood projects.
Those features include a built-in router table that you can actually use when making crown molding or intricate designs in wood as well as a T-track clamping system that keeps boards from shifting.
A fencing system further secures those boards, and two crank hand wheels let you adjust the blades.
The power button on the front is easy to press with one hand before you cut, but you can also press both this button as well as the stop button with another body part when your hands are full.
It features a bench that extends out slightly from the top of the cabinet with measurement markings to help you more easily cut wood to the depth and size needed.

11. Shop Fox W1824 Hybrid
Don’t let the simple design of this Shop Fox W1824 Hybrid make you think that it won’t meet your needs because it comes loaded with impressive features like an enclosed cabinet made from precision-ground cast iron and cast-iron trunnions that make this model operate quietly.
The bench that extends from one side features a material on top that reduces friction as you move wood across the top, and you can use this bench at the length that you need. It comes with T-slot miter gauge and an emergency stop button too.
Though called a hybrid model, this is really one of the more affordable tools on the market.
The T-shaped fencing included with this model lets you use boards at two different angles and ensure that the boards do not slip out of place as you cut. It also features two crank hand wheels and a large dust collection port.

12. Jet 708492K JPS-10TS 10-inch Proshop
The last spot on our list of the top tool goes to Jet with its 708492K JPS-10TS 10-Inch Proshop, which comes with a 30-inch fence that can make any amateur feel like a pro.
It features a riving knife for use on select projects that sits so close to the blade assembly that you won’t notice any kickbacks as you cut and an integrated arbor lock that reduces the time needed to change blades.
A large hand wheel on the front features a simple knob that helps you keep a grip on the handle and turn it as well as measurements along the front.
As an enclosed model, the base features a closed design that reduces the risk of dust and other debris from reaching the engine and causing internal damage, and four dedicated legs underneath the cabinet support both the saw and table.
Made from cast iron, this tool also features a T-shaped miter gauge and a steel wing that slightly extends the size of the bench on top. It has a convenient power switch on the front as well as an emergency stop button.
OVERALL WINNER
SawStop PCS31230-TGP252

A powerful tool must be dependable and durable, which is why we picked the SawStop PCS31230-TGP252 as the best product.
This saw comes with a glide fence system that extends the area in which you have to work and ensures that each cut you back is both clean and even. It also comes with an extension table that extends the length of the bench and a three-horsepower motor that runs a little quieter than you might think.
A patented safety system designed by SawStop keeps your hands free and protects your body against injuries, and this system forces the saw to shut down quickly after coming into contact with any skin.
This saw also has a durable hand wheel on the front for quickly operating the saw and cutting boards as well as an emergency stop button that you can press to bring the whole system to a stop.