Table saw access?

[Kevy Baby]

Radial arm and chop saws are for cross cuts (cutting the short side of a board, generally across the grain). Chop saws tend to be more accurate and are better for angles (miters, etc.). Table saws are for ripping (cutting the longer length of a board, generally with the grain). Though a table saw can cut cross cuts and miters, a decent chop saw would be better for this unless it is a longer cut, generally limited to 6" to 10", depending on the model..

Hand-held circular saws are better for courser cuts requiring less accuracy of measurement, straightness, and angles. Usually, a circular saw is used in construction whereas chop and table saws are used more for carpentry.