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Customer Reviews for RYOBI 13 Amp 8-1/4 in. Compact Portable Corded Jobsite Table Saw (No Stand)

Internet #309412837

Model #RTS08

Store SKU #1004344418

  • Heavy Duty 13 Amp Motor with 5,000 RPM
  • Includes: 8-1/4 in. Blade and Accessories
  • Perfect for heavy duty jobs or DIY projects

Customer Reviews

  • 4.5
    out of 1,942 reviews
  • 87% recommend this product
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This is my second RYOBI table saw
So, I used old parts to replace new ones, that did not serve my needs in effective way. Very thankful that I could use old table stand and it was a right fit. I like the rip fence in old model better because it is flat from both sides and that will make my job easier on any side of the table. I don't like a new switch power; these 2 buttons are not comparable with one easy handle in old model. But all in all, I hope this new model will make me as happy as old one used to do, so 5 stars!
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    • Recommended
    38 found this review helpful
    Great for Small Garage Work Shops
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the quick stop when you hit the off switch. I would have liked a second miter gauge slot. Also it would be nice to have extension add ons..easy setup and works great
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      • Recommended
      Buy it, you won’t regret it!
      Got this little table saw as a Christmas gift to work on some project and I love it! It’s my first table saw and for what I use it for it works great. I’ve ripped numerous 2x4 and pressure treated pickets to numerous sizes and no issues.
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        • Recommended
        35 found this review helpful
        Great compact saw!
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this to help with my small DIY projects at home. Cuts smooth with plenty of power. The fence seems accurate. Blade was 90 degrees out of the box and the bevel needed no adjustment. I'm looking forward to using this saw for future small projects.
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          • Recommended
          Good Purchase
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it to finish renovating a kitchen and it works great!
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            • Recommended
            Perfect size and great value for the price
            I need a portable saw for projects I do for my family members that live hours away and this portable saw fits nicely in my SUV. I am able to cut plywood and 2x4's and larger. It does everything I need it to do. Perfect for the casual do-it-yourselfer.
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              • Recommended
              26 found this review helpful
              Great Table Saw for DIY
              Got this table saw for fathers day to replace a 10" delta. Initially I was thinking that it would be less if a table saw being only 8 1/4" but the beast has power, even built a crosscut sled which improved the usability of the machine. Highlights include the fact all the tools stay with the machine including the push stick, the adjustment for accuracy with the fence needed only a minimal change to be on point, not disappointed at all
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                • Recommended
                Works like a charm....
                Works like a charm.
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                • Verified Purchase
                57 found this review helpful
                Great tool fopr the price but...
                Hard to adjust the blade height. Not sure if this metal part causing the adjustment issue. The fence has to be carefully set with a square. The miter gauge is loose and it could be hard to make precise cuts.
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                  • Recommended
                  Great tool but...
                  Great table saw for the price. Only found an issue with the part on the photo. It is hard to set up the table saw blade. Not sure that this metal part is looking right.
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                    • Recommended
                    Light weight and easy to use. Just what I needed...
                    Light weight and easy to use. Just what I needed to cut vinyl floor planks.
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                    53 found this review helpful
                    Depends on what you’re using it for
                    Wallet friendly price that’s for sure but it depends on what you’re using it for. The top layout is open for its size. It does the job BUT.. If your a hardcore wood worker or someone who uses a table saw almost daily, this won’t work for you. It’s a push button that will eventually go out and also the rip fence needs double checking after a few uses. Also if you’re a dewalt guy or any other name brand guy, you’d wish you’d get something by other than Ryobi. They just don’t really compare. If you’re just an average homeowner (like myself) who just needs one around to do simple cutting or ripping, this would be ideal. Simply put, Ryobi is for casual homeowners and small work. Not for real construction workers or hard labor use.
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                      35 found this review helpful
                      It is very good!
                      A very useful electric saw. So that I can complete the work smoothly! Appropriate weight and easy to carry!
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                      • Recommended
                      Minimalist Table Saw
                      I needed a quality table saw and needed it to fit in a tight storage space. The price point helped in my decision. Very light unit- easy to pick up and move. The brake function was an added bonus.
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                      • Verified Purchase
                      • Recommended
                      I wanted a table saw to build some tongue in groove doors. This little saw did the job! I was abl...
                      I wanted a table saw to build some tongue in groove doors. This little saw did the job! I was able to do cross cuts and ripping cuts with ease. I built a little table to get it off the floor and it worked well.
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                      • Recommended
                      50 found this review helpful
                      This saw is better than I expected. It is a little powerhouse.
                      This saw is better than I expected. It is a little powerhouse.
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                      • Recommended
                      35 found this review helpful
                      Disappointed for my first table saw
                      As a new woodworker looking for a budget saw really wish I had spent more money on my first table saw. The rip fence does not stay secure when making rip cuts which causes the wood to bind. The riving knife refuses to align correctly despite the hours I spend trying to adjust it which ALSO causes the piece to bind. And as I was attempting to check over the table saw I found out that the table saw top is not level. There are several bumps along the front of the table and the entire surface to the right of the miter slot is off. It is hard to find 8 1/4 inch blades as well. I throughly regret this purchase and unfortunately it will be awhile before I can afford to buy a better one.
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                        26 found this review helpful
                        Looking good so far...not used yet....reading manual first
                        I have not used it yet...looks good. Good size for now. It's my first one. I'm making a work table first so I can place it or attach it. I will post another review when completed. I have read some of the reviews and wanted to share something. Picture attached. Hope he sees this so maybe he can correct me if I'm wrong. Or maybe you Home Depot can also provide some input. Cody- I don't believe the fence measurement is correct. Shouldn't you take in consideration the thickness of the saw blade? It is 1/8 thick...the fence measurement is correct....right?
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                          • Recommended
                          15 found this review helpful
                          great saw , good price, light weight
                          I had a ridgid 10" portable saw that was great, but it was heavy and cumbersome. I wanted a smaller lighter saw as it would do all that i would need. the other brands are twice the price. i was checking the box stores and online a few months ago with no luck finding what i wanted at a decent price. then the other day i was in home depot and saw this one. just what i wanted at a good price. the only con i see is that the RIP fence is true when on the right side of the table but the scale is off 1/16" off when the RIP fence is on the left side. i can fix this with a adheshive fishing rod measuring tape. plus the wrench holder space is not wide enough to hold the wrenches on the frame. no big deal, but still not how it should be.
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                            • Recommended
                            20 found this review helpful
                            Just what I needed (wanted)!
                            I was going to make a shoji screen for a statement wall and wanted it to be easy. I was able to make a nice sturdy frame, glue on the paper and then using the table saw made strips that I then stained and waxed to make the little windows. It came out nice!
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                            • Verified Purchase
                            • Recommended
                            Easy to setup love the compactness
                            Used it to cut wall board in my gust room. The saw worked really well.
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                            • Verified Purchase
                            • Recommended
                            One minor thing. The guide bar doesn't clamp in straight....
                            One minor thing. The guide bar doesn't clamp in straight. But an easy fix with a tape measure or a good eye.Once clamped in it holds tight. Great product for the price. Perfect for small home projects. Exactly what I wanted.
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                            17 found this review helpful
                            Needed to rip some stair risers and boards when I replaced my steps. I am not a heavy user so th...
                            Needed to rip some stair risers and boards when I replaced my steps. I am not a heavy user so this fit my needs quite well.
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                            • Recommended
                            12 found this review helpful
                            Awesome power ; great for home projects !! Will be using it for many many years
                            Awesome power ; great for home projects !! Will be using it for many many years
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                            • Recommended
                            36 found this review helpful
                            Won't Square
                            I have not used this to cut with yet. However I did want to take the opportunity to share photos to anyone purchasing. I was able to finally get the blade square with the table however it will never be able to be on zero. This is a cheap table so I suppose I should of expected it but I did not expect that out of the box. Just beware if you purchase you will have to alter the squareness of it and the gauge will be useless. Also the fence is an 1/8 of an inch off so the measurement for the fence will be useless too. For what I'm doing I'll just use my tape for each time I move the fence.
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                              35 found this review helpful
                              Has worked perfectly so far. Sped up the job we are working on with cutting long planks. Great saw for the price. Easier to use if you have it elevated
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                              Works as intended
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It does what it’s supposed to - functions as intended
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                                • Recommended
                                It did the job, some sort of bolt fell off it and I can't for the life of me find where it came from.
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                                • Verified Purchase
                                Stop and Start
                                I tried it out for the first time today since buying it at home depot . I ran 1/4" plywood through it. The blade would feed, then bind up and not feed, then feed again on all 4 sheets. My old delta would just feed the whole time. I'm not sure if it's the blade or motor. Otherwise a good machine.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Solid little saw
                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far it's proving to be a capable solid little saw, just needed some adjustments out of the box but once you have it cutting straight, you're set.
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                                    Included Accessories

                                    Allen Key/Wrench, Anti-Kickback Prawl, Blade Guard System, Blade(s), Rip Fence

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