SawStop 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw w/ 52" Professional T-Glide Fence System, Rails & Extension Table
The SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw (PCS) combines SawStop’s patented safety system with class-leading quality and performance, making it ideal for avid hobbyists and small shop professionals. In addition to unmatched safety and dust collection, this 3hp table saw offers many other features including convenience, precision engineering, and durability that make it the right saw to get the job done.
The heart of any SawStop Saw is the skin contact detection. The blade carries a small electrical signal that is continuously monitored by a digital signal processor. The signal changes when it comes in contact with skin since the human body is conductive. This triggers the quick release aluminum brake. A heavy-duty spring forces the brake into the teeth of the spinning blade, stopping it instantly.
A good fence system is essential to accurate cutting. The 36” and 52” rail lengths come with SawStop’s famous T-Glide Fence made of heavy gauge steel, which makes it rigid and accurate. A magnified indicator lens on the fence makes it easy to see measurements down to 1/32”. Widely spaced glide plates and an infinitely adjustable rail provide flawless travel along the extension table. The Zero Clearance insert supports the wood along the cut and reduces tearout.
The Professional Cabinet Saw’s true vertical gas assisted elevation system makes raising and lowering the blade a breeze. The trunnions and motor are perfectly balanced for precise tilt adjustments, providing consistent and accurate blade alignments at all elevations. Not only does this improve the accuracy of your cuts, it also reduces the risk of binding and kickback.
Made of a solid piece of cast iron, SawStop tables are sturdy and machined ground to the tightest tolerances. Additionally, the beveled edges of the tables prevent scratching of delicate surfaces. The poly-v-ribbed belts transfer more power to the blade for better cuts with less vibration. The powder-coated steel cabinet resists rust and corrosion to ensure life-long reliability.
The SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw is built to work with any kind of wood for any kind of cut, including rips, crosscuts, angled cuts, beveled cuts, wide cuts, and narrow cuts. Designed by woodworkers to provide extraordinary safety, quality, and performance that truly sets it apart from other table saws, the PCS is truly unmatched.
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Features
- Ideal for cabinet shops, artisan woodworkers, and hobbyists
- Low-profile blade guard combines protection and dust collection while providing exceptional visibility
- Riving knife minimizes kickback and delivers protection during non-through cuts
- Unique quick release Zero Clearance Insert enables tool-free access to the saw cavity and blade guard clamp
- Changing the blade and switching between the blade guard and riving knife is fast and simple
- Anti-kickback pawls provide additional safety and can be tucked away when cutting wood with delicate surfaces
- Diagnostic self check runs continuously to ensure all systems are ready to detect an accident
- Safety bypass switch allows you to cut conductive material without activating the safety system
- Large start/stop paddle provides hands-free shutoff, allowing you to safely stop the blade even when both hands are occupied
- Blade guard captures dust in a chamber that surrounds the blade and channels particles to a port at the end of the blade
Specs
Motor: 60Hz, TEFC, 3HP, 1 phase, 230v, 13A, Plug: NEMA 6-15P w/9' cord
Overall saw dimensions: 85-1/4" W x 33" D x 34" H
Cabinet footprint: 19-3/8"W x 19-3/8"D
Cast iron table: 20"W x 27"D
Extension wings: 12"W x 27"D each
Cast iron table (w/ extension wings): 44" W x 27" D
Extension table: 40-1/8" W x 27" D
Assembled Weight: 449 lbs
Weight - table saw only: 335 lbs (1.75 HP)
Blade: 40-tooth, prof. grade, 5/8″ arbor
Blade diameter: 10"
Blade tilt: Left
Blade kerf: 0.118" (3 mm)
Blade plate thickness: 0.078" (2 mm)
Max. depth of cut, blade at 0º: 3-1/8"
Max depth of cut, blade at 45º: 2-1/4"
Max. rip, right of blade: 52" (w/ 52" rails)
Max. rip, left of blade: 12"
Dado diameter: 8" (requires
Dado max. width: 13/16"
Arbor diameter at blade: 5/8"
Main bearing size: 62 mm OD x 30 mm ID
Second bearing size: 52 mm OD x 25 mm ID
Table in front of blade (max. elevation): 10-1/4"
Table behind blade (max. elevation): 7-1/2"
Arbor runout: 0.001" maximum allowable runout
Table flatness measured diagonally: 0.010" maximum gap
Blade alignment with miter slot: 0.010" maximum displacement
Deviation of miter gauge indexing stops from actual: +/- 0.25 degrees
Alignment between splitter and blade: 0.010" maximum difference
Miter slots T-Shaped: 3/4" at top, 1" at bottom, 3/8" deep
Miter slots center: 11-1/8" center-to-center
Miter Slots info: 5-1/2" (arbor flange to center of right slot)
Dust collection port diameter: 4"
Riving knife / splitter thickness: 0.090" (2.3 mm)
Dust collection blade guard: polycarbonate, extends 1-3/16" right of blade
Blade guard (dust collection) port diameter: 1-1/2" Outside, 1-1/4" Inside
Insert: zero clearance, phenolic core, melamine surfaces
Hand wheels: 7" diameter, cast iron w/ chrome handle
Belts: 2 V-ribbed belts - arbor b. static dissipative
What Our Experts Think
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SawStop 3 HP Professional Cabinet Saw w/ 52″ Professional T-Glide Fence System, Rails & Extension Table — elite-level cabinet saw engineered for powerful performance, precision cutting, and professional workflow support.
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3 HP motor delivers robust, continuous torque for ripping, crosscuts, bevels, dadoes, and heavy hardwood stock with confidence.
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52″ Professional T-Glide Fence System provides exceptional rigidity, long-reach support, and ultra-smooth travel for large panels and repeatable setup accuracy.
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Heavy-duty rails & extension table expand support for long boards, sheet goods, and complex builds with stability and control.
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Built with SawStop’s industry-leading safety system and rugged construction for long-term reliability in demanding shop environments.
Q&A
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What is this saw best for?
Professional-grade ripping, crosscutting, angled cuts, and joinery on both hardwoods and sheet goods with high accuracy.
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How powerful is the motor?
The 3 HP motor provides strong, continuous cutting power for heavy and frequent use.
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What makes the 52″ T-Glide fence stand out?
It offers extended reach, rigid alignment, and smooth adjustment — ideal for large stock and precise repeat cuts.
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Can it handle large or long workpieces?
Yes — enhanced support from rails and the extension table improves control and safety for oversized materials.
Maintenance Tips
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Clean the tabletop, rails, and fence after each use to remove dust and debris.
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Check blade alignment and fence calibration regularly to maintain precision.
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Replace blades appropriate to the material and cut type; dull blades compromise quality and increase strain.
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Inspect belts and bearings periodically; service or replace when worn to ensure smooth operation.
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Keep dust collection ports and guards clean to maintain airflow, safety, and visibility.
