First Impressions of the SawStop CTS: Is it Worth the Hype?
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Are you tired of worrying about the safety of your table saw? Look no further than the SawStop CTS!
The SawStop CTS is a revolutionary table saw that uses advanced technology to detect when your fingers or other body parts come into contact with the saw blade. When it senses contact, it immediately shuts off the saw and retracts the blade, preventing serious injury.
But the SawStop CTS is more than just a safety feature. It also boasts powerful motor and precision cutting capabilities, making it a top choice for professional woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts.
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Thank, Ron. Great initial review. Looking forward to your thoughts after you spend more time with it. Your efforts are much appreciated!
Thanks, will do!
Looking forward to your next review of the CTS... don't leave us hanging! I'm close to pulling the trigger on either SawStop's JSS pro or CTS.
Sawstop is not only the safest but the best quality in my opinion. Great unboxing vid. Thanks
Totally agree
I live just up the road from Sawstop. They gave me one of the early designs of the job site saw for testing, since I had a larger one in my shop. Good quality product.
Very cool!
I have the contractor saw stop. I really like these saws. Wish they had this saw 3 years back. Thanks for the review. Great video.
Cheers
You bet
Bought the plans for the smart bench… thinking I’m going to use my bora centipedes vs the saw horses. Your content is super helpful Ron. Grateful for all you do brother!
Have fun!
This was great! You hit all the major precision checks I was wondering about. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Ron! I’m looking forward to your further impressions.
More to come!
Very good look at this new sawstop!!! Looked at one at woodcraft yesterday. They are really made very well and portable at a good price point.
Thanks!!!
Early on I am impressed. I will get a finer tooth blade on it and hanging off the bench and then use it exclusively until I am ready to talk more about it.
Thanks Ron, this was a great unboxing. Would like to hear your impressions in about 6 months after you have been using it for a bit. 🙂
Deal!
Thanks for the first impression Ron. Trying to decide on this model or the next one up. It all comes down to the cost.
I was just in Jacksonville the other day and looked at one.Good stuff
I am working on the cradle for it anxious to put it to work.
Very Nice Saw Table Ron 😉👍🏽🪚🔨📐📝 Thanks For Sharing.
So far it is looking like a solid contender in the portable TS market
Good job with the first impression display.
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I’m growing into the trade and a table saw is likely going to be the next large purchase. I’m a buy once kind of guy so I’m looking for something higher quality and durable. I look forward to seeing your long term results with it.
Coming soon!😎
Hey Ron, convince me this saw isn't OEM built by Dewalt. The aluminum table and molding marks on the side, the fence system, and a number of other telltale signs point to this being a new improved version of a Dewalt 7480/744 which I have and love. Not that it's a bad thing at all since you have Dewalt experience and know the differences.
I assure you Dewalt has nothing to do with SawStop. SS is owned by TTS Tooltechnic Systems who also owns Festool, Shaper, Tanos, Narex and about 40 other companies. They make their own tools. Makita track is a very close copy of the FT track, but FT doesn't make them for Makita.
nice video...just acquired this saw. Moving from the Skil TS6307 to this
Thanks for the review.
I am going to road test one this week.
PS Thanks for the abbreviated unboxing : )
Have fun!
Thanks for the review Ron. I have the larger (portable) but like the new CTS. Is there any chance we will see a new accessory to the workstation bench? Really enjoy your channel and have so for a couple of years.
Awesome video. that’s a bad ass table saw I wish I had the extra money to buy one. But it’s on my list
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Thanks for the video I am patiently waiting for my CTS from Fed Ex tracking shows tomorrow 10/13 i currently have the Metabo job site while there is no issues with it I just wanted the piece of mind plus my workspace is limited even though the Metabo folded up I figured go with this one
Thanks for sharing, Ron! I've been enjoying my SawStop CTS but am still trying to figure out what dust collection setup to use. I have a Ridgid shop vac as well as Festool CT MIDI and I continue to debate what type of separator to get - whether that's a Dust Deputy for my very loud Ridgid vac, or the Festool separator for the CT MIDI, which would be practical for my other Festool tools. Analysis paralysis!!!
Thanks Ron...appreciate the video!
You bet
That's a nice looking saw, congratulations. I wonder how it compares to the New Festool Table saw TKS 80 EBS. Festool bought SawStop and now uses SawStop tech in the Festool Table Saw.
FTs latest TS is battery I believe and doesn't use SawStop safety brake.
Patents on sawstop are soon to expire, be interesting to see if other manufacturers will start utilising the safety technology.
I wish like seat belts and airbags in autos, brake technology was required by law. I am uncomfortable using a table saw without a brake. I remember when we didn't wear seat belts and then it became the law and we grumbled constantly. Now, when I get behind the wheel, I put on the seat belt immediately, I am uncomfortable without it. I have noticed that I avoid using my Dewalt TS as it doesn't have a brake.
@@TheSmartWoodshop I wholeheartedly agree, Ron. I do feel sawstop could have saved many fingers and made much more money by licencing their patents but that's up to them I guess. Their saws are a quality item though even if at a premium price. Thanks for the reply.
I definitely choose items now that use brushless motors and have electronic brakes for noise reduction and safety.
Any idea when that's happening?
@@chrisE815 It's already started happening but all of the 100 patents linked to this device run out by 2026 at the very latest. When companies will start with similar products, if they actually do, is now till then
I now have both the CTS and the Jobsite and find the CTS to be as solid as a rock compared to the Jobsite. Yes it has a couple of limitations, however it holds its settings and gives a more consistent cut. It's only real negative is it's flimsy, not flat fence and the inability to adjust it 90* to the table. That said, those things can be overcome. I only wish the stand had wheels.
🤔My experience with the Jobsite and CTS are exactly 180 degrees from yours. The JSPro is the best table saw I have ever owned and the best fence by far. It has never gone out of alignment even getting moved regularly. I like the CTS, but it isn't on parr with the JSP. That being said, I am switching to the CTS for its small size. I think the CTS is the best in its class and the only one with safety brake so I don't have a 2nd best unless I want to go bigger.
@@TheSmartWoodshop Ron, I agree with you on the JS Pro fence being better than the CTS rack and pinion. Set the JS Pro on its side, then bring it back up and check the blade 90* adjustment with your good square. If the blade holds 90*, I'll trade JS Pros with you. 😉
@@derekcharles3515, I will make a video at some point. I checked mine with my TSO square about two weeks ago when I made the CTS video for the first time ever and it was 90. I have never adjusted it and it has been on its side many times.
@@TheSmartWoodshop Your very fortunate. SS engineers said that they tested their JSS Pros and found the same issue, however the fine adjust will allow you to reset the 90*, of course that's every time one brings the saw out. Fortunately, I don't think the CTS suffers from this.
I watch your channel all the time, respect your opinion a lot. I have a very small workshop (9' x 18') and I'm contemplating either the CTS or the JSS, that said I've never used my dado set that I still have in the box, so going to the JSS seems like a lot of $$ for just that. Not sure about the saw stand, probably want to build a good one for the saw & outfeed. Your thoughts if you have a chance. thanks
Good vid. I’d like to know. About table flatness and whether the blade holds its 90 degrees after the saw is tilted on its side, then returned.
I will be checking it as I go. It has been moved around 20+ times in the past two days including setting it on its side, turning it upside down, etc.. and holding true so far.
What was the device that attached to the blade to determine angle? Also do you trust this device more or the TSO to determine 90 degrees?
I used a Klein digital gauge amzn.to/3sMMsf1 It works well but do sensitive any vibrations causes it to jump around about .2 degrees. I like the square better for making adjustment unless I am going for an angle other than 90 degrees. I am confident that if the the blade is 90 or 0 when hitting its stop then I trust the other angles.
I saw in another video that the fence as "play" up and down when extended out past the table. did you experience that?
It did not. I did show in the video when I pushed down on the fence when fully extended it had acceptable deflection that does not affect the saw usage and accuracy.
I'm wondering if Festool uses the CTS innards for its TKS 90 table saw? It sure looks the same to me.
I appreciate your first impression. I am thinking of upgrading my current Dewalt jobsite saw I have had about 7 years. The fence no longer locks in place. I have been using clamps to keep it where I need it which accuracy suffers. Do you think the Sawstop is far better than purchasing another compact/portable saw?
The quality is there and will match or exceed any small portable table saw. For me, #1 is the brake. If it doesn't have a break then it doesn't make the list. There are only 2 portable table saws that have a brake and both are SawStop. I have both and no question the Jobsite Pro is the best, but it is big and heavy. #2 on my list is size and weight. The CTS wins so if I were getting one today for myself the CTS is the only choice.
Any chance you can arrange a discount as you recently did for TSO?
I will ask, but it is a bit harder with big companies like SS which is owned by the Tooltechnic Systems who also owns Festool, TANOS, Narex, and Shaper Tools. I believe they own over 40 brands in total.
Should have checked flatness of the table.
I made sure to check the flatness of 3 of these at the store, before I chose mine. This is likely something you should do with every saw of this class of saws.
It better den dewalt? Or bosch? And how much safer is it really for guy like u?
100% safer. The brake is always watching and ready to help, it doesn't get hungry, board, tired, lazy, or think it is too good. It does its job. I suffer from the human condition which will alway fail all of us just at the wrong time.
Not compatible with a dado stack. So close!
Ah, they raised their prices so they could introduce a new model, got it.
$975.00
I agree it's nice to finally see a saw with safety technology below $1K.😎🤙
this is the opposite of smart.
i gave your video a thumbs down because it makes people dizzy.
plus saw stop copied dewalt.
why spend $1600 when you can just spend $650 and have the same quality.
redundancy is running rapid here.
But when u run ur finger into the dewalt u loose the finger this one u loose the blade n a cartridge, like 150 to 200 max rather than 10 k for the reatachment surgery
It may cost more, yes. But SawStop has the only CTS sold in the U.S. with safety feature of saving your fingers. Dewalt may never have this safety system designed into their CTS.