Beginner Guides
Choosing a Table Saw for a Home Workshop
Choosing a table saw for a home workshop: pick the saw type, then check the footprint, weight, stand and fence, and read the maker's manual before you buy.
Beginner Guides
What a table saw is, how it works and how to choose one, with safe-use basics that point back to the maker's manual.
Beginner GuidesHow to Use a Table Saw: A Beginner Walkthrough
Learn how to use a table saw in the right order: read the manual, set up on a stable floor, check the blade and guard, and keep your hands clear of the blade.
Beginner GuidesTable Saw Kickback: What It Is and What the Manual Says
Learn what table saw kickback is, which parts the manual says help guard against it, and what to do after one. Read the maker's manual first.
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What Is a Table Saw and What Is It Used For?
A table saw is a power saw with a round blade that rises through a flat table. Here is what its parts do, what it cuts and how to use it safely.