Harbor Freight’s Mighty Mite table saw may not be useful in most scenarios, but it is arguably one-of-a-kind, as I’ve never encountered a “micro” table saw that manages to be this comically small and affordable at the same time. Alternatives available from no-name brands on Amazon, for example, may have the same 4-inch blade size and tiny, boxy body, but they cost quite a lot more than $30. That means the Mighty Mite fills an overpriced niche that definitely exists.
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What is an ultra-tiny table saw useful for? I’ve never had much luck scoring clean lines on acrylic boards, and that’s okay because the Mighty Mite can handle cutting them just fine, at least at thicknesses up to 3 mm (anything thicker and the blade jams to a stop). As an amateur terrarium maker, the quality of cuts in tough material like acrylic is sufficient for my needs, but it will be too rough for perfectionists and pros. That said, the results are leagues better than what you’d get freehanding with a Dremel.
When it comes to, say, cutting 0.125-inch hardwood strips, the Mighty Mite did just as good of a job as its larger siblings. A huge benefit that comes with a hobby saw like this is the relief it offers your hands, which is a big deal if you also suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, a saw like this saves you time. Rather than having to saw branches, boards, rods, and molds by hand, wasting time that could be spent building your dollhouse or bottle ships, you can get the same outcome in a few seconds with the flip of a red power switch. That alone makes the Mighty Mite worth it.
