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SAWSTOP Professional Cabinet Saw 1.75HP, 36” Professional T-Glide Rip Fence, Rails & Extension Table (PCS175-TGP236)

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88/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

SAWSTOP Professional Cabinet Saw 1.75HP, 36” Professional T-Glide Rip Fence, Rails & Extension Table (PCS175-TGP236)

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw is treated as the benchmark dedicated-shop saw, with the flesh-detection brake as the headline feature. On r/woodworking, owners repeatedly praise the build and the 36-inch T-Glide fence, with one calling the fence alone 'worth the upgrade' and another saying the 1.75HP motor never felt underpowered even in 8/4 hardwoods. The recurring sentiment is that 'everything about the saw screams quality.'

What reviewers liked

  • High-trust r/woodworking consensus rates build quality and accuracy among the best
  • T-Glide fence repeatedly described as non-negotiable and excellent
  • 1.75HP motor reported as ample for 8/4 hardwoods and plywood by multiple owners

Where it falls short

  • Very high price (around $3,680) puts it out of reach for casual users
  • Safety brake must be disabled to cut conductive or wet material
  • No Amazon rating or independent lab measurement present in this candidate's signals

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Across the reviews

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Across the reviewers we read, the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw is treated as the benchmark dedicated-shop saw, with the flesh-detection brake as the headline feature. On r/woodworking, owners repeatedly praise the build and the 36-inch T-Glide fence, with one calling the fence alone 'worth the upgrade' and another saying the 1.75HP motor never felt underpowered even in 8/4 hardwoods. The recurring sentiment is that 'everything about the saw screams quality.'

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
69 1/8" w, 33" d, 34" h
The PCS is SawStop's most popular table saw featuring best-in-class cutting performance.
Revolutionary SawStop Safety System stops on contact with skin.
Unmatched fit and finish with a keen attention to detail.
The 36" Professional T-Glide Rip Fence is a heavy-duty T-square-style fence that is familiar, intuitive and reliable.

What customers say

2 verified voices
The fence alone is worth the upgrade, but everything about the saw screams quality. t-glide fence is basically non-negotiable IMO. the 1.75 is ...
Trustedvia r/Woodworking
I have the 1.75HP SawStop Cabinet saw and love it. It has never felt underpowered, even when cutting 8/4 hardwoods. Plywood is a breeze. Fit ...
Trustedvia r/Woodworking

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