Hobby Table Saw

Kobalt portable table saw

I have had this one for a couple years. Great little saw. Rumor has it that it is made by Delta since all the parts from Delta 36-6022 will fit on the saw. Just an FYI.

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My plans are to build a workbench on wheels (lockable) that this sits in the middle of. This is so I can move the bench out of the way when not in use.

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I would look into some of the DIY mods that people have done with jobsite table saws.



I'm thinking about building one very similar to this as I still need to be able to load my table saw up for work and not build it into something too much. As far as the saws go I'd look at DeWalt or Bosch since they have the most aftermarket support and then the Skil worm-drive jobsite saw that has some solid reviews in terms of its cutting capability in tougher wood.

This guy did something similar but more simple and probably a lot cheaper and faster.

Dewalt table saw cabinet.

I just sold my jet Proshop saw. They usually sell used for around $500. It was a good saw. It’s a contractor saw so you could have taken the legs off and build a table around it like you want to do. Only reason I sold it was to get a 3hp cabinet saw. It’s much better than a job site saw and the $500 rigid and deltas you get at Lowe’s and Home Depot. I don’t think it’s worth the $1400 price tag new but definitely for the price used it’s great.

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delta saw lowes sells is better then a table top.

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My dad has this saw and I have a DeWalt jobsite (largest model).

If you have the storage space, the Delta saw is WAY better than the jobsite saws. We trimmed out and built most the cabinets in my house with them. The stability, table size, and power of the delta saw makes a huge difference. The delta saw is also incredibly quiet.

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If you have some patience you can probably find a used Delta Unisaw for $500 or maybe even get lucky and find a Powermatic PM66

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I searches Craigslist for 2 years for a good deal. Only items that came up we're old shitty contractor saws for 10% off retail.

CL takes patience, persistence and speed. It also helps if you are able to spread your search area. I have seen lots of Unis, a few PM66s go in the $500 range and even Delta 12/14s and PM72s go for not much more.

I do understand the frustration of looking for good used deals, the best deals are in larger machines the ones sought after by most hobbyists tend to be the hardest to find at a good deal. I have bought a lot of machines at auction but that presents an entirely different set of logistics.

I’ve got a Dewalt jobsite saw and it doesn’t take a dado, so take that into account. Maybe the newer ones do.

Otherwise I love the saw. Light enough to take wherever I need it.