Best Table Saw Under $500? / Skil 10in Portable Jobsite Table Saw

[@PatriotDIY]

Get your Skil Table Saw Here! amzn.to/3OyUBj7

[@fairtaxjohnny]

My table saw was delivered today. Thanks for the review.

[@jaredmcquiniff6174]

This is the saw I bought. I’ve had it for about 6 months and I use the piss out of it. I absolutely love it and everything was perfectly tuned in right out of the box! There are a few more features that you didn’t go over as far as dialing in your saw and this is the EASIEST table saw to make adjustments on. Great review

[@nathanswoodcrafts]

I have this exact saw and it's been awesome. Your review is spot on dude. Well done 👍🏼

[@troybabs]

I just searched to buy this model in Canada, and it's unavailable everywhere! Must be a popular choice no doubt. Thanks for you video. Very helpful.

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Excellent review. Great video, between you, Vince from VCG and Matt at 731 Woodworks, y'all made me pick this model. Thanks.

[@gregmize01]

THANKS! BEEN LOOKING AT THIS, AND EVERY OTHER 'PORTABLE SAW' OUT THERE. FOR AS LITTLE AS I'D USE IT, SOUNDS LIKE A SMART CHOICE.

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

I wanted to thank you for good honest review on this SKIL TS6307 table saw. I'm shopping for a Job Site Table Saw, and I've been unable to find better option than this very saw. I was looking for a review by someone who's owned this saw for a couple years. Thankfully, your channel came up in the top 5 of the approximations of my search. I'm new subscriber now. Thankful to have found your channel. Thanks again for giving details that weren't covered in the saw's description. I love the option of the dado stack, the ability to cut/rip a 4x4, in single pass. I'm more likely to build a out-feed/work table that this saw sets inside. But still have the option of taking the saw out for those occasions I need it out for whatever. Great Video Brother. Thanks.

[@PatriotDIY]

Happy to help! Thanks for the sub!

[@m_styles1981]

Just bought it, and I absolutely love it! My only ONE complaint is the hieght. I'm 6.2" and this table is kind of short. I do have to bend to make my cuts. If I could change one thing about this, it would be the legs. Too bad they are not telescoping. That would have been perfect. Otherwise, I'm very happy with this purchase. Oh and I paid $269 at Menards and got the 11% rebate! 😊

[@PatriotDIY]

I ended up building a small platform for mine to sit on to raise it up

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

This actually just answered the question I was going to post.

[@jerryquesenberry2520]

Stop being so tall

[@asawiggins]

All reviews should be this well done.

[@oimate4201]

Great and thorough review. Very helpful and thoughtful. I’m starting to lean this way for a table saw. Thanks 🪚🤠

[@milakamerman]

Very good video, thanks for the elaborate review and showing all the features. I ordered the saw and am waiting on it.

[@jefwisse1957]

Because my window frames needed replacing, I had the choice of ordering new window frames from the manufacturer or making them myself. After receiving the manufacturer's quote, I decided to make them myself. After studying several YT videos, I finally decided to purchase this table saw. The saw is very pleasant to work with and works quite accurately. Only the conductor has, in my opinion, a little too much tolerance. What particularly surprised me is that the saw cuts through a hardwood beam of 90 mm thickness without any problems. I also like that the saw is lightweight. I did have to make an extra table because the surface of the top is on the small side. Also the dust collection is pretty good but not excellent. It took me a Lott of effort to buy one. Everywhere it was sold out. Just one shop had 3 of them in stock.

[@tntmoor4658]

Great well covered demo. I've had this saw for about 7 months and it's definitely worth the money. Did change blade to a 50 tooth combination blade and bought a zero clearance insert (35.00 at Etsy). Both are great additions. Ideas for future videos...routing (I have Makita trim router) for novices and how to use this table saw for 45 degree miters. So much to learn....

[@portermetcalfjr4209]

What brand, specific saw blade? Thanks.

[@Zirsillius]

Subtotal (1 item) $269.10 Savings ($35.89) Delivery $0.00 Total Tax $22.20 Total $291.30 At Lowes with my Veteran's discount. I just ordered it! Will be delivered Friday.

[@PatriotDIY]

Can't beat that!

[@MrRudyc]

I sold my Delta cabinet saw last month. I wanted a little portable saw for honey do’s. I bought this saw because it allows me to make adjustments to align the blade. Others don’t offer this feature. Great saw for the money.

[@mariocorona2890]

Just ordered mine! Thanks for you information. I’m a beginner woodworker.

[@coryrichards8535]

Definitely going to be upgrading to this saw!

[@PatriotDIY]

I don't think you'll be dissapointed

[@pollypowell3907]

I love my little red saw. Great video on pointing out all the great features. Have you made a cross cut sled by chance? Like your channel. Keep it up!

[@Murrray_Duncan]

I have this saw in New Zealand. It's a good saw.

[@jdmorris9165]

TY brother. First timer getting into more woodworking. Have more time now getting older. Like the drop down support on fence and capability of ripping full 48” and height for 2x4 really sold me. I don’t see others like that. Gonna get one tomorrow. Rite on!

[@sixpotshot]

An excellent review! I love the fact that it can take a dado blade in!! I am not sure if it is the only one that can do but it will be for sure one in a million. A simple request without increasing its price would be to have 110V and 220V available. For the price I have zero complaints: I have spent more money on other job site saws that actually underperform this one by a great margin. As it is stated on the video: anyone wanting to make this saw perform EVEN better shall invest in 2 or 3 performance blades but nobody can really criticise Skip's choice of blade for the price it sells for. I just hope Skil will remain this competitive!

[@themplar]

This actually awnsered alot of questions for me about this saw. Specially cool to see you actually used it for so long. Over here its still good priced but they upped the price last year. (320 euro now) And i hope i can use a dado on it now that there is a legal dado in europe. Thanks!

[@PolinS76]

Hello, Can you please point me in the right direction of where I can buy this in Europe. Would be much appreciated.

[@andyharrington9353]

Thanks

[@H.Xiong123]

Just got mine today! The new version has updates on this skilsaw. The insert plate is now metal instead of plastic 👍. The knife guide is removable with the updated version so when using dado blades. It’s not there blocking users from doing wide boards 😊

[@chrismcleod1316]

I just used a couple piece of painters tape under the guide on one side to bring the fence to 90.

[@doug3819]

Glad i seen this, was going to buy harbor freight cheap table saw for a little over 100 dollars. Will be buying skil. Thanks.

[@PatriotDIY]

You won't regret it!

[@johnwilliamson9736]

Great review

[@wildbill23c]

I have the same saw. It works great, and easily portable. The blade that comes with the saw is junk for sure....even a Bauer 40 tooth blade from Harbor Freight is an upgrade LOL. Eventually I'll put a Diablo blade on it though. I also have the Skil SPT99-11 which is a 10" table saw but with a mobile stand and is worm drive. More expensive, but you get a lot more torque for the tougher jobs. Even the saw in the video has tons of power. I can't remember what the model number was of the previous version of the saw shown in the video, but it had a removable stand that folded up, better stand idea, but man the motor on that saw started hard, it would kick on with a very loud bang at startup....the TS6307-00 (saw in the video) is a nice motor upgrade with a much smoother startup. The rack and pinion fence setup makes adjustments smooth and the fence locks in very firmly.

[@charlesdunitz2572]

Thank you for the review

[@vanceoliver3738]

Excellent review. Another great video.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Just something real quick about the blade height. 3 1/2 inches may seem arbitrary for people that are cutting 4 x 4‘s or stacks of two by fours, but when you consider adding a cross cut sled almost always eliminate at least a three-quarter inch portion of the blade, that reduces this saw to 2 3/4” where a different saw would be around (2 3/8?) usable inside your crosscut sled. If you have multiple smaller pieces, this could be the difference between cutting multiple at once, or having to match up and sand fine imperfections later.

[@TheGman1961]

Thanks!

[@vincentcorpuz1622]

I love mine and got it for $269 at Menards last year 2022

[@hillustration]

Great review. I'm thinking about selling my old Craftsman belt drive and replacing it with this to save space. Is that a mistake?

[@ElCidPhysics90]

Very good video, btw

[@PatriotDIY]

Thanks

[@ElCidPhysics90]

@@PatriotDIY you’re welcome

[@stevenpitts376]

Awesome review. Thanks man

[@PatriotDIY]

No problem!

[@3dtexan890]

It WAS $300.00. Not anymore. Correction, it is $299.00 at Lowes. If you are a veteran you also get 10%off that price.

[@12babyapes59]

I just ordered mine at Walmart 277.00, zero shipping + tax if you want protection plan 34$

[@YingNg-l7i]

Lowes $299. Open a Lowes credit card and get 20% off your first purchase. $239 after discount. You're welcome

[@dm285]

Helpful video thanks. Sounds like a great value for an average homeowner. I see they are 'out of stock' at lowes even though it's 'on sale' .....so will look around and see when where it may be sold now.

[@PatriotDIY]

$269 at the Amazon Link in the description of the video

[@dm285]

@@PatriotDIY yes I just bought it / recd it and it works great, for the money and occasional homeowners use :)

[@Luca_s_Lab]

What's the size of it when it's close and on its side? I need to store it under my workbench

[@joseluisarmendariz2977]

this table Saw can cut hard woods or semi hard woods like banak?

[@victormatamoros8302]

Pregunta las hojas son mejor las de Marca Diablo ???

[@ropeca1958]

Si las hojas marca di lo son mejor

[@victormatamoros8302]

@@ropeca1958 gracias muy amable saludos desde Costa Rica pura vida

[@tonynow]

i just order the skil table saw from your link. do you customer make cabinet door for sale?

[@peterlee2780]

What’s the dust collection like? Can a 2.5” hose connect to the elbow?

[@PatriotDIY]

Not bad, yes 2.5in hose

[@desktechzone]

Does this have a worm drive like the heavy duty version? Also, does the measure tap on the rail appear to be accurate?

[@PatriotDIY]

No worm drive, but yes the tape is accurate and the pin is adjustable

[@todddivers3113]

Thanks for the video. Can the saw be used on a bench top with the legs folded?

[@PatriotDIY]

Yes!

[@PileofBrass]

Just bought mine for $269.00 shipped free to the house from Walmart online.

[@davidcmiller2980]

Mine was just delivered and I have to say all the calibration checks were 100% on point. Ripped a few pieces of Oak to how the 24T blade performed and it was super easy. This is a really great saw, Walmart delivered it to me in 2 days from the day I ordered it. Skil deserves a fair shake here, they have done a super job with this tablesaw.

[@charlesdunitz2572]

I have used table saws a lot in the past and miss not having one, so I one being delivered tomorrow. My only questions are is the arbor 5/8” and how is the miter. Gauge?

[@PatriotDIY]

@charlesdunitz2572 I beleive that's correct for arbor size and the Miter Gauge is basic but it works

[@randyshearin644]

Have you had any problems with the blade lift mechanism. I have the Dewalt saw that is very similar to your saw. I had to repair it after less than 2 years. The steel threaded rod wore out the aluminum thread on its raceway (?). I’m sure sawdust was a factor also. Is this mechanism easily accessible to blow out sawdust? Does your saw have a similar system? Overall this appears to be an improvement over my Dewalt. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[@PatriotDIY]

@@randyshearin644 i never had any issues with it! Used it for 3 years. I have a sawstop now though

[@galenperry4606]

I’m going to buy this saw, carry it outside and put 4 heavy-duty rubber bed risers under each leg. You can get the bed risers in 2”, 3”, 4”, 6” etc. I’m 6’2” so likely I’ll buy the 4”. There’s a solution to every problem.

[@jsully4074]

What kind of warranty does it have?

[@rudywilliams6238]

I have a table saw just like yours although I haven't put it to work yet, have you made any modifications to it? It caught my attention to install a soft start module, do you think it was necessary?

[@PatriotDIY]

No modifications other than a platform to raise it to the hieghr of my outfield table.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

I see you were using a plastic table as your outfeed; does this saw line up with the standard height of those plastic tables or is that way you have the piece of wood on it?

[@PatriotDIY]

No it's about 2" above a standard 30" plastic table

[@skilpede]

Nice tablesaw 💪

[@ElCidPhysics90]

Do the legs come off easily in case you want to put in a mobile workbench?

[@PatriotDIY]

I believe you would leave legs on, just folded. And it comes with 4 "corner feet" that fit around the legs and give it a stable way to sit on or IN a workbench

[@ElCidPhysics90]

@@PatriotDIY thank you.

[@ElCidPhysics90]

@@PatriotDIY Thank you.

[@zigmundslv]

Btw Euro version comes with 48 teeth blade, but blade guard is without antikicback pawls.

[@PolinS76]

Hello, Can you please point me in the right direction of where I can buy this in Europe. Would be much appreciated.

[@zigmundslv]

@@PolinS76 I bought it at my local hardware store for € 255 in Latvia. As I don't know your location, I can only recommend to search for this saw European variant (euro plug and mm ruler) Skil 1340 AA.

[@PolinS76]

@@zigmundslv Okay thanks. I didn't know that the European version was 1340AA. I was actually searching in Europe with the American version name. Pretty dumb I guess lol. Now I found it with ease. I don't actually live in Europe, but I spend about 6-7 months a year in Europe while working at sea. All the time in different countries. I just located the tablesaw in Sweden at about €284. Next time in Sweden I'll definitely pick it up. Thanks again for the help.

[@drzeus9449]

​@@zigmundslvthanks for confirming the 1340 is the same model. Might be cheaper for me to fly to Latvia and pick one up than buy one where I am, 412€ here in Greece!

[@PolinS76]

@zigmundslv Hello. One more question: does the Euro version take the dado stack? Thanks.

[@Crayonomicon]

I've owned this saw for a year. It hasn't held up. The motor is failing and the bolts on the tilt/lift and toolless blade adjustment unthread during use causing the blade to go out of alignment while in operation. This is all covered under warranty but the first place Skil had me bring the saw had it for 2 weeks before informing me that they recently stopped working with Skil and to puck up my saw. The second place skil sent me said the electrical issues alone would necessitate a full replacement. Skil is willing to replace it but by the time they do ill have been without my table saw for well over a month. I asked if there was an upgrade path to buy into the 10" worm drive in hopes it's more robust but no such luck. It's a shame, but it looks like the saw just isn't built to last and the warranty has been a real pain to execute. Good luck to others but I want other buyers to be wary that this might not be the best saw for them long term.

[@PatriotDIY]

@JeffWycoff thanks for the input! But i do believe you are in the minority! Most people including myself have used the saw for several years without any of the issues you mention

[@Crayonomicon]

​@@PatriotDIYI think the reliability issues are more unique than the warranty problems. At the very least they're less common even if underrepresented since i wouldn't expect a job site saw in this price range, marketed to hobbyists, to get as consistent rigorous use as a more storied model from DeWalt. Skil has also made small iterations on the design and materials that aren't well documented but show that they are invested in making a good product. On the warranty side, reports seem pretty consistently bad - these are already probe to poor sentiment since a product failure is already in play but I'm not seeing much praise for Skil's warranty from people who have had to execute on it. The first service center i visited made it sound like Skil frequently denies warranty claims and the service guy at the second shop was quick to say that this is a nice table with a cheap motor that isn't worth the trouble of repairing which is why Skil will always replace rather than repair it once they identify an issue with it.

[@johnnyb7787]

Hoi I bought this saw, but after 4 uses the worktop is full of deep scratches. Is this normal ?

[@PatriotDIY]

@johnnyb7787 no, mine had only light scratches after 2 years of use

[@Jkburd]

Is the 5/8 max dado normal? Rookie here but thinking 3/4 would be nice

[@PatriotDIY]

I think it's pretty standard for jobsite style saws

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

Kinda sucks that it only has a 25.5" max rip width. Probably going to go with the Kobalt.

[@tacoflavoredtoys4870]

Get yourself a thin rip jig for those thin cuts

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

Great first table saw. As of 10 /2024 Amazon 269.00

[@jawojnicki]

Best deal I've ever seen on it is 267 at Menards AND you get the 11% rebate on it!

[@davidcorliss]

Kobalt has a new model that is made by Metabo and it's $279 maybe do a comparison?

[@davidcorliss]

And I have 2 of the Skil saws

[@richardmccann4815]

​@@davidcorlissthen Why do a comparison?

[@alanwoodard]

I don’t believe that’s true, Skil and Kobalt are owned by the same company Chervon, Metabo is owned by KKR.

[@lillithjones993]

Guys and Gals 😉

[@noelyanez6890]

My brother has one its battery one it shows the hell out of me don't use it anymore

[@carterscustomrods]

Why are so many people hyping this saw up? Its horrible! The Hetcules at Harbor Freight is a better saw. Look at the parts in the Skil ... the motor gearing has plastic gdars that do not hold up well. Skil hasnt made anything decent in decades.

[@PatriotDIY]

Lol.....Have you used it?