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YOU CAN 3D PRINT A TABLE SAW

A table saw you can print on a desktop FDM printer, with a 15 mm cutting depth and a printed push stick — files are free, but the motor and blade are not.

by RCMakerLab

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COMPAREE VERDICT

RCMakerLab designed a mini table saw where the table and housing are 3D printed. It measures 190 x 188 x 55 mm and cuts up to 15 mm deep — in the video it handles thin strips and small pieces, ideal for model work. The files are free on Printables under CC BY-NC, so you cannot sell it or prints of it. The hardware is spelled out in the video description and on the creator's blog: a 24 V 775 DC motor driving a 60 mm saw blade through a GT2 belt and pulleys, 608 bearings, an 8 mm shaft with an M6-8 saw adaptor, a 24 V 6-8 A power supply and a rocker switch. Assembly is shown step by step in the video and the blog adds a few written notes (the motor mount must be heat resistant or use the insulating spacer), but there is no wiring diagram, so keep the video open while you build. A spinning blade is dangerous at any size — use a push stick, eye protection, and do not reach over the blade. If you are comfortable following a video build and wiring a 24 V motor, this is a clever weekend build.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • —STL files are on Printables, model 721737.
  • —Licence is CC BY-NC — you cannot sell the saw or prints of it.
  • —Bill of materials is in the YouTube video description: 24 V 775 DC motor, 60 mm saw blade, GT2 pulleys and belt, 608 bearings, 8 mm shaft, 24 V power supply and switch, with supplier links.
  • —No wiring diagram; assembly is shown in the video, with short written notes on the creator's blog.
  • —The video (1.0 million views, Nov 2022) shows it ripping thin strips and cutting small pieces of wood.
  • —The creator gives no total cost; it depends entirely on which motor, blade and power supply you source.

Parts to buy

10 items

From our check of the build. Exact quantities and part numbers are in the creator’s BOM.

  • 24 V 775 DC motorFind
  • 60 mm circular saw blade (60x0.8x6 mm)Find
  • GT2 40T and 20T pulleysFind
  • 2GT-200 beltFind
  • 608 bearingsFind
  • 8 mm rod with M6-8 saw adaptorFind
  • 24 V 6-8 A power supplyFind
  • Rocker switchFind
  • XT60 connectorFind
  • 14 AWG wire and screwsFind

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Can I build this?

Print14 files: main box, top table, cover and other body parts in PLA (PLA+ or Tough PLA recommended), two motor mounts, a heat insulation part in PETG, optional GT2 pulleys in ABS, a TPU dust hose and cover, and a safety push rod. Required settings are in the file names; the creator gives no total print time.
Buy24 V 775 DC motor, 60 mm circular saw blade (60x0.8x6 mm), GT2 40T and 20T pulleys, 2GT-200 belt, 608 bearings, 8 mm rod with M6-8 saw adaptor, 24 V 6-8 A power supply, rocker switch, XT60 connector, 14 AWG wire and screws — all listed in the video description.
ToolsFDM 3D printer, soldering iron, hand tools for assembly, multimeter for wiring check.
SkillsIntermediate: confident 3D printing, comfortable soldering and wiring a 24 V DC motor, able to follow a video-only build with no written guide. No prior table saw experience required, but you must understand kickback and blade safety.
TimeA weekend is a reasonable guess for printing 14 parts plus assembly and wiring, but the creator gives no print time. First-time builders will lose time hunting for compatible hardware.
CostMid-range — the creator does not give a total. You pay for filament plus the motor, blade, pulleys, belt, bearings, shaft, adaptor and 24 V supply listed in the video description; the total depends on what you already have.
SafetyReal risk: a spinning saw blade at any size can cause serious injury. Use a push stick, never reach over the blade, wear eye protection, and secure the saw to the bench. Small brushed motors can overheat if stalled — do not force cuts. If you are not comfortable with power tools, do not build this.

Build at your own risk. Projects involve tools, electronics and sometimes mains voltage — follow the creator’s safety notes.

Videos

The original build video on RCMakerLab's YouTube channel (about 1.0 million views, Nov 2022) shows the full assembly and the saw cutting wood; the parts list with supplier links is in the video description.

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Start here

Navigation into the creator’s own docs — we don’t rewrite the guide, we route you to the source.

  1. 1.Download the STL files from Printables model 721737. (Check the file listing — there are multiple parts for the table, fence, housing and blade guard.)
  2. 2.Watch the KendinYap YouTube video to see which motor and blade the designer used.(The full parts list with supplier links is in the video description, and the assembly is shown step by step. Copy the specs before ordering in case a link has expired.)
  3. 3.Order the parts from the video description: 24 V 775 motor, 60 mm blade, GT2 pulleys and belt, 608 bearings, shaft and 24 V supply.(The blade, adaptor and shaft sizes are listed (60x0.8x6 mm blade, M6-8 saw adaptor, 8 x 100 mm rod). Stick to those exact sizes so the printed mounts and pulleys line up.)
  4. 4.Print all parts, assemble, wire the motor with a switch and power supply, then test cuts on scrap wood before live work.(Use a push stick and eye protection. Secure the saw to the bench — it is light and will move under cutting force.)

KNOWN ISSUES

  • The parts list is not on Printables: it is in the YouTube video description and on the creator's blog post (rcpano.net), and the links are AliExpress affiliate links that can expire. Note the exact specs (24 V 775 motor, 60 mm blade, GT2 40T/20T pulleys, 2GT-200 belt, 608 bearings) before ordering, in case a link dies.
  • Licence is CC BY-NC — you cannot sell the saw or prints of it, even if you modify the design.
  • No wiring diagram: if you are not comfortable wiring a brushed DC motor with a switch and power supply, this will be frustrating. A miswired motor is a fire risk.
  • The saw is light and will move under cutting force if not secured to the bench. Clamp it down or add weight to the base.
  • Blade selection matters: a blade with too many teeth will bog down a small motor, too few will tear rather than cut. You will learn this by testing.
  • A 15 mm cutting depth is shallow — this is for model work and small parts, not full-size woodworking. Do not expect it to rip 2x4s.

What motor and blade do I need?

The video description lists them: a 24 V 775 DC motor (15,000 rpm) and a 60 mm circular saw blade (60x0.8x6 mm, 72T or 120T). The motor drives the blade through a GT2 belt with 20T and 40T pulleys, and the blade sits on an 8 mm shaft with an M6-8 saw adaptor and 608 bearings. Power comes from a 24 V 6-8 A supply.

Can I sell this or prints of it?

No. The licence is CC BY-NC, which prohibits commercial use. You can build it for yourself, modify it, share the files with attribution, but you cannot sell the saw, prints of the parts, or modified versions.

Is this safe?

A spinning saw blade is dangerous at any size. Use a push stick, never reach over the blade, wear eye protection, and secure the saw to the bench. Small brushed motors can overheat if stalled — do not force cuts. If you are not comfortable with power tools, do not build this.

How much does it cost compared to a Proxxon?

The creator does not publish a total cost. The bill is the 775 motor, the 60 mm blade, the pulleys and belt, bearings, shaft and adaptor, a 24 V supply and some filament; price those from the list in the video description. The saving is real if you already own a printer, but you trade money for print and assembly time.

What can I cut with a 15 mm depth?

Thin strips of wood, small pieces for models, balsa, plywood, plastic sheet. This is not a full-size table saw — it will not rip 2x4s or cut thick hardwood. Think model railway parts, not furniture.

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FROM THE COMPAREE TEAM

Around a million people watched the build video, and the parts list sits in its description. If you have built this, did you stick with the 775 motor and 60 mm blade, or swap in something else, and how did the belt drive hold up?

CompareeTEAM6d agoedited

Practical notes from our verification: the Printables page has the STL files, and it points to the build video for assembly. The parts list is not on Printables but in the YouTube video description: a 24 V 775 DC motor, a 60 mm blade (72 or 120 teeth), and a GT2 belt drive with 40T/20T pulleys turning an 8 mm shaft with an M6-8 adapter, plus bearings, power supply and switch. So nothing has to be reverse-engineered, but you do need to read the video description, not just the model page. The blade is not mounted on the motor shaft, which is worth knowing before you order parts. The licence is CC BY-NC, so you cannot sell it or prints of it, even if you modify the design. The video by RCMakerLab is from November 2022 and has around 1.0 million views. Correction (4 October 2026): we re-checked this page line by line against the project's own repository, documentation and videos, and fixed errors in earlier versions.

RCMakerLab

RCMakerLab (formerly KendinYap) makes RC models, electronics projects and 3D-printed tools. The mini table saw video was published in November 2022 and has over 1.0 million views; the files went up on Printables in January 2024.

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