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Metabo TS 254 M vs SKIL TS6307-00
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsMetabo TS 254 MSKIL TS6307-00
- Blade Size
- 10 in / 254 mm
- 10 in / 254 mm
- Motor
- 1500W
- 15A / 1800W
- Max Rip Capacity
- 20.5 in / 520 mm
- 25.5 in / 648 mm
- Cut Depth (90°)
- 3.15 in / 80 mm
- 3.5 in / 89 mm
- Cut Depth (45°)
- 1.9 in / 48 mm
- 2.5 in / 64 mm
- Speed
- 4200
- 5000
- Weight
- 54 lbs / 24.4 kg
- 50 lbs / 22.7 kg
- Dust Port
- 4 in / 100 mm
- 2.5 in / 63 mm
- Fence Type
- Double-clamping parallel
- Rack & Pinion
- Stand Included
- ✗
- ✓
- Price
- —
- $329
Which Should You Buy?
Metabo TS 254 M
A strong European contender at a competitive price. The Metabo TS 254 M offers a solid 1500W motor with soft start, motor brake, and electronic overload protection — safety features often missing at this price point. The double-clamping parallel fence and included table extensions make it a capable workshop saw.
Pros
- + Motor brake stops blade in 3 seconds
- + Soft start and electronic overload protection
- + Double-clamping parallel fence with quick release
- + Table extensions and angle fence included
Cons
- − No stand included — table-mount only
- − 520mm rip capacity smaller than US jobsite saws
- − 4" dust port at rear only — no blade guard port
- − Noisier at 92 dB than some competitors
SKIL TS6307-00
The best budget table saw. At nearly half the price of the DeWALT, it delivers surprisingly good rip capacity and a decent rack-and-pinion fence.
Pros
- + Excellent value — under $350
- + 25.5" rip capacity impressive for the price
- + Rack & pinion fence
- + Folding stand included
Cons
- − Build quality noticeably cheaper than premium brands
- − Dust collection is poor
- − Miter gauge is flimsy
- − Fence can drift under heavy use