SawStop CTS-120A60 10″ Compact Table Saw

NOTE: This saw cannot be used with a dado blade.

Key Features

SawStop Safety SystemThe blade can stop in less than 5 milliseconds on contact with skin and drops below the table. For a jobsite table saw, that is the feature that changes the whole buying decision. Fence That Stays SquareThe Hi-Low rack and pinion fence adjusts easily and supports rip cuts up to 24-1/2 inches to the right of the blade. That means faster setup and fewer second guesses before the cut. Built To MoveThis compact table saw is made for travel with a rigid tube frame, rubber feet, and on-saw storage. You get jobsite portability without giving up a full 10 inch blade.

Overview

The SawStop CTS-120A60 10″ Compact Table Saw is a portable jobsite table saw built for contractors, remodelers, and serious woodworkers who want real cutting capacity in a smaller footprint. This is a table saw designed for portable jobsite ripping and crosscutting. Model Number: CTS-120A60. What sets it apart is simple: it brings SawStop’s blade-braking safety system into a compact format that is easier to carry, easier to store, and easier to set up where the work is happening.

On the cutting side, this saw gives you the numbers that matter for real work. The 10 inch blade delivers up to 3-1/8 inches of depth of cut at 0 degrees and 2-1/8 inches at 45 degrees, so it has the capacity for common framing lumber, sheet goods, trim stock, and shop tasks. With 24-1/2 inches of rip capacity to the right of the blade and 9-1/2 inches to the left, it covers the kind of breakdown and sizing work most portable table saw buyers actually do. The 4,000 RPM no-load speed and 15 amp, 120 volt motor setup are aimed at clean, controlled cuts without needing a larger stationary saw.

Accuracy is where this compact table saw earns its keep. The Hi-Low rack and pinion fence is designed to stay reliably square while adjusting quickly, which matters when you are moving from narrow trim to wider rip cuts and do not want to keep checking the fence every time. SawStop also adds a micro-adjust feature for dialing in precise cutting angles on site. That is a practical upgrade, not a brochure feature. If you are fitting cabinet parts, working through finish material, or trying to hit repeatable bevel settings away from the shop, fine adjustment saves time and wasted stock.

The physical design is jobsite-minded. A rigid tube structure and rubber feet help the saw stay planted during cutting, while the compact overall footprint makes it easier to transport and store than a larger cabinet or contractor saw. There is also on-saw storage, so the small parts and setup tools are not floating around in a truck box by the end of the week. SawStop lists an optional folding stand as well, which makes sense for users who want quicker setup and teardown at different locations.

Safety and day-to-day practicality are a big part of the story here. The SawStop safety system can stop the blade in less than 5 milliseconds on contact with skin, then drop it below the table to help reduce the severity of injury. That is the headline feature, but the rest of the setup matters too: a riving knife, blade guard with spreader and anti-kickback pawls, push stick, and standard-width miter slot all support more controlled cutting. The saw also has a 2-1/2 inch dust port for shop vacuum hookup, which helps keep the cut line cleaner and keeps cleanup more manageable when you are working in finished spaces or a small shop.

There are a couple things worth being direct about. This saw uses a 10 inch blade, but SawStop states it is not compatible with dado blades. If stacked dado cutting is a must-have for your workflow, that matters. If your work is mostly ripping, bevel cuts, trim breakdown, sheet sizing, and general carpentry cuts, this limitation may not be a deal breaker at all. In exchange, you are getting a smaller, more portable saw built around safety, precision, and fast setup.

Who should buy it? The SawStop CTS-120A60 10″ Compact Table Saw makes the most sense for pros who move from site to site, serious DIY users who want a safer table saw in a garage or small shop, and woodworkers who need portability without stepping down to a stripped-down saw. If you want a compact table saw that is easier to live with than a full-size machine but still gives you a square fence, useful rip capacity, and SawStop protection, this is a strong fit.

Portable Safety for the Jobsite

This is the part that makes the saw different from most portable table saw options. You are getting a travel-friendly platform with SawStop’s patented blade-braking safety system built in.

• Blade stops in less than 5 milliseconds on contact with skin
• Compact format is built for moving between shop and site

Keep Your Setup Dialed In

The fence and adjustment system are built for repeatable cuts, not just basic portability. That matters when you are trying to work fast without giving up accuracy.

• Hi-Low rack and pinion fence supports wide rips up to 24-1/2 inches right of blade
• Micro-adjust feature helps fine tune cutting angles on site

Everything Stores On The Saw

Small jobsite annoyances add up fast. On-board storage keeps the key accessories with the saw so setup is faster and teardown is less of a scavenger hunt.

• On-saw storage compartment keeps tools and accessories close at hand
• Rigid tube structure and rubber feet help the saw stay stable during use

Cut Capacity That Still Feels Compact

You are not stepping down to a tiny blade just because the saw is easier to move. The full 10 inch blade gives this compact table saw useful depth for everyday ripping and bevel work.

• Maximum depth of cut at 0 degrees: 3-1/8 inches
• Maximum depth of cut at 45 degrees: 2-1/8 inches

What’s in the Box

• (1) SawStop CTS-120A60 10″ Compact Table Saw
• (1) Miter Gauge
• (1) Brake Cartridge, installed
• (1) Hex Key
• (2) Blade Wrenches
• (1) Riving Knife, installed
• (1) Blade Guard with Spreader and Anti-Kickback Pawls
• (1) 24-Tooth Ripping Blade, installed
• (1) Push Stick
• (1) Standard Lockdown Insert, installed

Optional folding stand sold separately.

Key Specifications

Blade Diameter	10 in
Voltage	120 VAC, 60 Hz
Amperage	15 A
No-Load Speed	4,000 RPM
Max Rip, Right of Blade	24-1/2 in
Max Rip, Left of Blade	9-1/2 in
Max Depth of Cut at 0 Degrees	3-1/8 in
Max Depth of Cut at 45 Degrees	2-1/8 in
Dust Port Size	2-1/2 in
Table Surface	23 in W x 22-5/8 in D

Built For

Carpentry General Contracting Remodeling Woodworking Jobsite Rip Cuts Sheet Goods Breakdown Trim and Finish Prep Small Shop Use

Pro Tip

If you are bouncing between bevel cuts on trim or cabinet parts, use the micro-adjust feature to sneak up on the angle instead of forcing it in one move. It is a small feature, but it saves material when the fit has to be right the first time.

Warranty & Support

2 year warranty. SawStop also states two year coverage with saw registration.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Why the SawStop CTS-120A60 10″ Compact Table Saw Stands Out

This is the compact table saw for buyers who are not willing to give up safety just because they need portability.

• Who it’s for: Contractors, remodelers, and serious DIY users who want a smaller table saw for jobsite work, garage shops, or tighter workspaces.
• Why it stands out: You get SawStop protection, a square rack and pinion fence, micro-adjusted bevel setup, and a full 10 inch blade in a saw that is actually practical to move.
• Worth knowing: It is not compatible with dado blades, so if stacked dado work is part of your regular workflow, make sure that limitation fits the way you work.

Common Questions

• Can this saw use a dado blade? No. SawStop states the CTS-120A60 is not compatible with dado blades.
• How much rip capacity does it have? It offers up to 24-1/2 inches of rip capacity to the right of the blade and 9-1/2 inches to the left.
• What size dust collection port does it use? It has a 2-1/2 inch dust port for dust extraction hookup.
• How fast does the safety system react? SawStop states the blade stops in less than 5 milliseconds on contact with skin.