SawStop CTS Jobsite Table Saw

SawStop's Compact Table Saw (CTS) features a blade-braking safety system designed to stop immediately upon skin contact, though the technology remains debated among carpenters. The reviewer explored this controversial saw despite hearing strong opinions from other construction professionals.

SawStop table saws, which are supposed to immediately brake when the spinning blade contacts skin, are a controversial topic amongst carpenters. So, when I decided to purchase their Compact Table Saw, or CTS, I heard some strong opinions. “I really wanted to hate this saw,” quipped one of my…

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