r/woodworking Show I'm looking at getting a new table saw, and I'm trying to figure out the benefits of picking the 10" models? Obviously the larger blade let's you cut through thicker material. The saw costs more, the blades cost more, I'm guessing the motors run more slowly as well. How often do you find yourselves needing the larger capacity? Or is the larger table the bigger benefit? Thanks in advance! level 1 For one, 10-in models are more common so it will be easier to find the exact blade you want. level 1 I have heard it said, and my experience backs it up, It is better to have something and not need it, than to need something and not have it. This applies to all my early woodworking tools. I now spend the extra to get more, than saving a few dollars and having to buy it again. tl;dr 10" for sure level 1 Depends on what you are intending to do with it. If you will be cutting anything thicker than 1" regularly, I would recommend 10" level 1 I would use 12" blades if I could. I am limited to 3 1/8" depth of cut with my 10" blade. You always wonder why go "bigger" until you actually need "bigger". I do buy smaller blades though when I need something specialized, like metal, plastic or melamine cutting. level 1 10”. 8-1/4 is a toy comparatively. Probably weak in the hp department too. Plus you can use 10” blades for your miter saw if you have one. I try to keep things matching so blades and such interchange level 1 A 10” saw will also have a larger table, and fence. You’ll appreciate that level 1 Wow that was unanimous! Thanks for the feedback everyone, sounds like I'll be doing a 10" saw. level 2 Keep in mind for making clean rip cuts, you want the teeth of the blade to protrude about 3/4" above the top of your board. Less and you wont cool the teeth. level 1 Keep in mind also that if you start getting semi serious, you’re going to want a cross cut sled and that’ll take 3/4” off your cut depth. 10”. No question. level 2 That's a good point! Thank you! level 1 Bigger blades = straighter cuts level 1 I think I’d be limited pretty often with that size blade. I don’t have my 10” blade up all the way very often, but I have, and 2” less is quite a bit. I’m pretty sure you want a 10” saw. The motor won’t run slower on a 10”. About Community/r/woodworking is your home on reddit for furniture, toys, tools, wood, glue, and anything else that has to do with woodworking as a hobby or profession. Please submit links to how-to pages and videos, pictures of beautiful and amazing pieces you made for us to admire, or help you finish. Similar to this post
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