Table Saws
One of the classic tools of professional and amateur woodworkers, these powerful saws feature a fixed, circular blade on an integrated tabletop. Also known as bench saws, they are capable of a large variety of fast, precision cuts and functions, including rip cutting timbers and trimming panel boards.
What Are Bench Saws Used For?
Table saws and bench saws have become such a staple of workshops because they can perform essential woodworking cuts quickly and accurately using different blades. This includes ripping, cross-cutting, bevel cuts, mitre cuts, joints, rabbets, grooves and kerfing. Toolstation stocks a wide range of table saws from leading brands such as DeWalt, Scheppach and Einhell Classic. Find compact, lightweight and portable table saws or heavy-duty saw tables for contractors and tradespeople. We also have cordless table saws for flexible working and starter table saws that are ideal for enthusiastic home woodworkers.
Why use a table saw?
A table saw gives you:
- Clean, repeatable rip cuts and crosscuts
- Precise bevel and mitre cuts with adjustment
- Capability for groove, dado or tongue & groove cuts (with the right blade or jig) - LINK
- Faster throughput on sheet goods (plywood, MDF, OSB)
- Better control, support, and accuracy than handheld circular saws
- Dust port for connection to extraction systems
Whether you’re trimming sheet material, making boxed carcasses, or building furniture, a bench saw is a workhorse in your toolkit.
Choosing the Right Table Saw
Key factors to consider when buying a table saw:
- Motor power – determines cutting strength.
- Blade size & cutting depth – affects material thickness you can cut.
- Rip capacity – how wide you can cut from the fence.
- Fence accuracy – essential for straight, repeatable cuts.
- Table size & stability – impacts control and precision.
- Safety features – riving knife, guard, and emergency stop.
- Dust extraction – keeps workspace clean and safe.
- Portability – important for site use or small workshops.
- Build quality & warranty – ensures long-term reliability.
What types of cuts can I make with a table (bench) saw?
You can rip (lengthwise), cross-cut (across width), bevel cuts, mitre cuts, dado/groove cuts, rabbets, and tenons (with the right blade or jig).
Can a table saw handle sheet goods like plywood or MDF?
Yes - with the right blade and support (infeed/outfeed tables or rollers), our table saws can cut large panels fast and cleanly. But always use proper support, push sticks, and guard features.
What accessories do I need for a table saw?
Common accessories include:
- Quality blades (rip blade, crosscut blade, combination blades)
- Zero-clearance insert
- Miter gauge
- Sleds
- Featherboards
- Extension tables or roller stands
- Dust collection accessories
Why is dust extraction important on a table saw?
Dust extraction helps keep the blade clear, maintains cut visibility, reduces airborne dust (health hazard), and keeps your workshop cleaner. Many of our saws include a dust port you should connect to a vacuum or extractor.
