Technical Details10-inch table saw with 27-by-22-inch table; cam-locking rip fence; electric brake
15 amp motor; 3-9/16-inch cut capacity; rack-and-pinion design bevel adjust
PVC base, magnesium table, carbide blade
Includes saw, blade, rip fence, miter gauge, wrenches, manual
27 by 22 inches; 40 pounds; 1-year warranty
Product Description
For the price, Makita's 10-inch portable table saw is a solid choice for the job site. The 15 amp motor packs plenty of power, and with a 3-9/16-cut capacity, this saw will rip four-by material on a single pass. This saw also has an electric brake, so adjustments between cuts are both safer and quicker to make. The table's a good size, too: 27 by 22 inches. We also really like the saw's new cam-lock rip fence, which is much easier to adjust than double-locking designs. The bevel adjust has a pretty good rack-and-pinion design (metal, admittedly, would be better). All in all, this saw strikes a nice balance between weight (only 40 pounds) and vibration (minimal). Simply put, the Makita 2703 is a solid saw, better for the job site (quick, powerful, lightweight) than the home shop. For the shop, we'd recommend a saw with a more accurate fence.
