- Is a 10-inch blade better than an 8-1/4-inch one on a portable saw?
- Yes for depth of cut: a 10-inch blade cuts roughly an inch deeper at full height, which matters for thick lumber and stacked sheet goods. The trade-off is more weight and a bigger table to move around.
- Can it cut hardwood?
- It can, but the 15A motor and high blade speed suit softwood and plywood better. Use a sharp ripping blade, feed slowly and take shallow passes in dense hardwood.
- Does the stand come with it?
- Yes, the saw is sold with a stand. Check that the stand's legs lock and that the saw bolts down firmly before the first cut.
- What should I check before using it?
- Square the fence to the blade, set the blade to 90 degrees with a square, and confirm the riving knife aligns with the blade. Budget saws usually need these adjustments out of the box.
- Does it take standard 10-inch blades?
- Yes, it uses a standard 10-inch blade with a common arbor size, so general-purpose, ripping and fine-tooth blades fit. Match the blade's maximum RPM rating to the saw's 5000 RPM.
- Where is the thinkstar 10inch 15A 5000RPM Portable Table Saw with Stand cheapest?
- At Sears, for $250.81, as of our latest check.