Black Friday Table Saw Deals: 13 Saws Worth a Look This Season

Introduction

Black Friday table saw deals are a mixed bag. Some prices are genuinely good, some are just the usual everywhere price dressed up as a sale, and one deal out there is a true unicorn that takes legwork to find. This roundup breaks the field into three groups: compact saws, job site saws, and a couple of specialty alternatives that make more sense than a cheap table saw for some buyers.

How the Deals Break Down

Not every discount deserves your money. A few of these saws are hard recommendations even at sale prices, while others are solid machines that hit their best prices in months. The categories matter too: a compact 8-inch saw and a full-size job site machine with a stand solve very different problems, so the right deal depends on the work you actually do.

If you want to order online, some of these are easier to ship than others. For the widely stocked models, walking into a store and grabbing one off the shelf is often the faster route.

Compact and Budget Saws

Ryobi 8-1/4 Inch Compact Table Saw

At $119 at Home Depot, this 8-1/4 inch saw is a real lightweight. It is not a recommendation for most people, but if you need something small and portable or you are on a super tight budget, it can earn its keep. Hold off before pulling the trigger though, because a couple of alternatives below may serve you better.

Ryobi 10 Inch Table Saw with Legs

The 10-inch version of the same saw, with legs included, runs $179 at Home Depot. More blade means more capacity for everyday ripping, and the included legs save you a separate stand purchase. Still very much a budget-tier machine, but a more capable one.

Craftsman Job Site Table Saw

The Craftsman in the Lowe’s Black Friday ad is $189. The price is fair on paper, but the legs are the problem. With no crossbar stabilizing the stand the way the Ryobi and DeWalt designs do, the whole setup feels like an invitation to an ER visit. Not recommended as configured.

Harbor Freight Warrior and Hercules Table Saws

Neither Harbor Freight saw carries a headline discount, but the store is running $10 off purchases of $100 or more, which knocks a bit off either saw. Signing up for the Harbor Freight credit card adds another 10 percent off. Stack those and the numbers start looking friendlier.

A Safer Alternative: Worxs Saber Saw and Rockwell BladeRunner

These are not technically table saws, but they can do a lot of the same work with a fence and a miter gauge. The Worxs saber saw was $112, and the nearly identical Rockwell BladeRunner currently sits around $130 to $140. Both are lightweight, cheap, and take plenty of attachments, including a wall mount. They shine at small cuts, which compact table saws handle poorly since their tiny work surfaces are not great for sleds. If you were eyeing a budget compact saw and safety is part of the equation, these deserve a look.

Job Site Table Saws

DeWalt Job Site Table Saw

Everybody and their brother has this saw on sale at $300 right now, at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Amazon. It is that common a deal. If you want it shipped, Amazon is probably the easiest route; otherwise grab it in store. The optional stand brings it to $329, which frankly feels about $27 more than that stand is worth, but it is a stand.

Metabo HPT Job Site Table Saw

This was the belle of the ball last Black Friday, when it kept dropping from its usual $500 to $600 range all the way under $300. This year it sits at $400. Not the steal it was, but adjusted for inflation and current prices it is still in the same value territory. It is a full-size job site saw with a large table, an outfeed extension, and a decent stand, and its ratcheting fence is a style many buyers like.

Kobalt Compact Table Saw with Stand

Kobalt’s compact saw is down to $300 with a stand included. There is no outfeed support and the table is not full size, so it lives in the compact camp. Feedback is mixed. Nobody calls it terrible, but plenty of owners say it did not quite live up to hopes.

Bosch Job Site Table Saw

Bosch makes a respected full-size job site saw with a stand, but at $600 with a whole $30 off, it is hard to call this a Black Friday deal. It is a good saw if you were already planning to buy it. Otherwise, there is little excitement here.

The Unicorn Deal: Ridgid at a Deep In-Store Discount

The Ridgid job site saw is a special buy at $400, which is $150 off, and that alone is a reasonable deal. But here is the twist: this model is being replaced by new Ridgid saws made by Delta’s parent company, and the current $500 listing is unlikely to see a real sale. After the holidays, any remaining stock is likely to be blown out.

That is where the unicorn comes in. The previous Ridgid saw in this category listed at $752, but some stores are clearing it at $375. This is a deal hunt, not a deal guarantee. Check screenshots showing other stores selling at that price, talk to the manager, and make it easy for them: commit to buying on the spot with cash or card ready. Not every manager will go for it. But at $375, roughly $275 back in your pocket versus the newer model’s regular price, it is a genuinely fantastic saw to live with. It has a fantastic fence, arguably better than the replacement’s, and so much of a table saw is the fence. Both saws use cast iron tops with steel wings, and the older model floats around the shop more easily, which only matters if you move it often.

Where Did the Delta Go?

The Delta table saw that Lowe’s used to carry is nearly impossible to find now, showing up only in a few stores here and there. The reason is simple: Delta’s parent company is pouring its manufacturing power into those new Ridgid saws, which are almost exact clones. If you spot a Delta in stock, it may be the last chance to grab one.

Overall Buying Advice

For most shoppers, the Metabo HPT at $400 is the standout full-size job site value, and the DeWalt at $300 remains the safe, widely available pick. Budget buyers should weigh the Ryobi options against the saber saw alternatives, especially if small cuts and safety matter. And if you are near a Home Depot, it costs nothing to ask about the $375 Ridgid. The worst outcome is a no.

Conclusion

This year’s table saw deals reward patience and a little persistence. The widely available discounts on DeWalt, Metabo HPT, and Kobalt are solid, the Harbor Freight coupon stack is worth a stop, and the Ridgid clearance is the kind of deal that makes the whole hunt worthwhile if you can land it.