What really impressed me about this table saw is the cut depth. 80 mm at 90 degrees and an impressive 65 mm at 45. The blade height and angle are controlled with a dual-purpose handle that is made from hard plastic.

Depth of cut is 85 mm with the blade in a vertical position and 65 mm when tilted to 45 degrees. Compound cuts are also no problem for the Evolution Fury. The mitre gauge angle extends to 60 degrees on either side of the vertical and the angle for bevel cuts tilts to 45 degrees. The Bosch GTS 635-216is a high-quality portable table saw and comes from the Bosch Professional range, aka Bosch’s ‘blue’ tools. These tools are specifically “engineered for excellence” and designed with durability and longevity in mind.

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Because this is a benchtop saw, it’s surprisingly compact. It has a brushed aluminium table and features two slide-out sections that increase the overall working size but can still be stowed away when it’s not in use.

The large on-off button is easy to operate, and the powerful 1,800 Watt motor can generate a no-load speed of 5,000 rpm. The motor features a soft start with built-in overload protection. Blade size and cutting depth don’t vary greatly between table saw manufacturers and models either – saw blades are usually around 250mm in diameter and cut depth at 90° is around 80mm. A table saw extension comes in very useful when you want to work with and support material significantly larger than the original table size. Some table saw extension tables are standalone and need to be attached to the main saw table via supports before use, whilst others come already attached to the table via a hinge or telescoping mechanism. Safety Features to Look For There are a couple of provisos, however. This won’t work with wet wood (since wet wood is a better conductor than dry) and you will need to replace the blade and braking mechanism if the feature is used. On the plus side, you retain your thumb or finger! Further Safety PrecautionsThe table saw (aka bench saw, saw bench, saw table or even table saw bench) is an extremely powerful and versatile cutting machine. Most table saws work by using a circular saw blade, driven by a motor, and mounted on an arbor secured with trunnions, protruding through a slot in the saw table top. Types of Table Saw The cutting height and angle can be easily adjusted with the hand wheel and calibrated gauge. You can cut down to 83 mm with the blade in a vertical position and 58 mm if tilted to 45 degrees. Complex projects are no problem for this table saw either. It can accommodate common compound cuts with its 60-degree mitre cut and 45-degree bevel cut capacity.

Since you could often be working with large pieces of material, you’re more than likely to be using both hands. What if you need to hit the power-off button in a hurry? The table saw switch needs to be as large as possible. And with the possibility of no hands-free, you’ll need to engage your knee, so the switch should be as close to knee height as possible. If you’re working with a table saw that sits on a bench, then the knee might not work so your elbow would be the next best (the switch would be higher anyway). This table saw is not just powerful but versatile too. It features the largest table size on my list with maximum dimensions of 1200 x 640 mm, so larger workpieces can be handled with ease. It comes with transport wheels so it can easily be manoeuvred into the correct working position. The folding stand means it can be collapsed and conveniently stored after use.The GTS 635-216 Professional is the compact, yet powerful, table saw for multi-purpose use. Its 1,600 W motor power is ideal for a cutting height up to 70 mm and for a rip capacity up to 635 mm. The low weight of only 22 kg, its ergonomic handles, and protective on-board storage make transport genuinely easy and safe. The table saw works extremely precisely and, due to its integrated slide carriage, table-widener, and table extension, it is exceptionally versatile. Equipment & Application Contractor table saws are designed with portability in mind and come fixed to a stand, often with wheels. In general, these portable table saws are larger and more powerful than benchtop saws with larger motors and more robust components. Most can hook up extension tables and come supplied with them. They may also come with induction motors and are belt driven, so are quieter and more comfortable to use. In general, the design of this type of table saw is more generic so you can for example swap out fences and mitre gauges and replace them with aftermarket versions. Benchtop Table Saws