Panel Saws
Panel Saws for Sheet Goods and Cabinet Shops
Panel saws cut full sheets of plywood, MDF, and melamine accurately without wrestling the sheet across a table saw. This collection is mostly shop machines. Maksiwa sliding panel saws run from the 5 ft BMS.1600 to 3200 models in standard, Titanium, Platinum, and Diamond versions. Laguna offers the P12|8 and P12|10 Panelsaw, Rikon the 11-315X 12 in. saw with a scoring blade, and Powermatic the 511 panel saw. The Milwaukee 6480-20 is an 8-1/4 in. 15 amp panel saw.
What to Look For
- Electrical supply. Models here list 115V single phase, 220V single phase, and 220V three phase. Confirm your shop wiring first.
- Motor size. Listed motors run from 3HP to 10HP. Higher output suits thick stock and production cutting.
- Scoring blade. A scoring blade pre-cuts the bottom face to prevent chip-out on veneered and melamine panels.
- Floor space. Sliding tables need room for the full stroke on both sides. Measure before you order.
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Panel Saws FAQ
Panel saw or table saw for sheet goods?
A table saw can break down sheets with help and outfeed support. A panel saw handles full sheets by itself and repeats square cuts with less effort, which matters in cabinet shops that cut sheets every day.
Do I need three phase power?
Only for the three phase models, such as the Maksiwa Platinum and Diamond saws. Several Maksiwa, Laguna, and Powermatic models in this collection run on single phase power.