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The saw blade in most table saws can be raised or lowered to dictate the depth of the cut, which is an improvement over older table saws. There are four different types of table saws, each with different purposes: The first is bench top table saws, the second contractor table saws, the third cabinet table saws and the fourth hybrid table saws. Bench top table saws are lightweight and meant to sit atop a table or bench. Contractor table saws are heavier and larger, and they tend to have their own stand or base.

 

Cabinet table saws are much heavier as they are constructed from steel and cast iron, as this increases their accuracy and minimizes the amount of vibration they produce. Finally, hybrid table saws are table saws that are designed to compete with contractor table saws on the higher end of the market, offering some of the advantages attached to traditional cabinet saws but at a much lower price point. These hybrid table saws tend to have enclosed cabinets so that dust can be collected better than with other table saw options.