RYOBI 13 Amp 8-1/4 in. Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw (RTS08)Weekend Warrior

This is about the most affordable way into a real table saw, so it fits a renter, a beginner, or anyone who needs an occasional saw that tucks away on a shelf. It does great with plywood, trim, and thin stock on a workbench. If you want a stand, deeper cuts, or a wide selection of blades, step up to a 10-inch saw.

• One of the cheapest new saws that still cuts clean
• Light enough to store on a shelf and carry one-handed
• Rack and pinion fence slides smoothly and holds square
• Huge owner base means plenty of help and reviews online

• No stand, so you supply your own bench
• Smaller 8-1/4 inch blade limits cut depth and blade choices
• Little table offers weak support for big sheets
• Not happy ripping thick hardwood or running for long stretches

It uses 8-1/4 inch, 5/8-inch arbor blades, a smaller and less common size, so pick up a good thin-kerf blade for cleaner cuts. There is no dado capability. Since it ships without a stand, the first real add-on is a solid bench or a small rolling table, plus a shop vac on the 2.5-inch port.