SawStop Compact Table Saw

Most woodworkers are familiar now with the SawStop line of table saws

- Collin Knoff

They have a patented safety system that stops the blade in less than 5 milliseconds when it comes in contact with human skin. SawStop has recently expanded its lineup to include a compact table saw I’ve been putting through our tests.

I’ll address the elephant in the room right away— yes, it’s expensive. But, you’re not paying a premium solely for the safety technology. SawStop has designed a high-quality saw with thoughtful features that are as good, or better, than any compact saw on the market today.

Take, for example, the location of the push stick.