The Metabo HPT C3610DRJQ4 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw doesn’t need to compromise on cutting capacity or power because it offers both 36V battery and AC options. We’ve used this table saw to build a bar in an Orlando restaurant, trim out several jobs, and even cut up a stack of pressure-treated wood for making gate posts.
Pros
- Hybrid power from either a 36V MultiVolt Battery or AC Adapter
- 10-inch blade
- 35-inch rip capacity
- Material support on fence and out-feed
- Sturdy, smooth cutting experience
- Rack-and-pinion fence adjustment mechanism
Cons
- 67.3 pounds isn’t very lightweight without a rolling stand
- No on-board blade storage
Metabo HPT C3610DRJQ4 Performance
Hybrid Power Sources
The Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw’s marquee feature is undoubtedly the unique hybrid power option. The saw accepts the new 21700-cell MultiVolt battery delivering 36V to the saw (and 18V when inserted in the product line’s 18V tools). But it can also be powered with an AC adapter.
This results in a tool that can work all day long. Several manufacturers have made impressive cordless table saws over the last few years (and we own most of them!), but unless you buy, carry, and charge several batteries, those saws can’t be in near-constant use throughout the day. However, with hybrid power, this MultiVolt Table Saw gives the impression that it never meant to be a supplementary cordless tool. It’s in the game to be your main table saw.
That powerful advantage translates to another advantage. While others run 8-1/4-inch blades, the Metabo HPT MultiVolt Table Saw runs with a 10-inch. Combine that with a footprint and table space that’s significantly bigger than the competition, and you’ve got a cordless table saw that is sturdy and smooth throughout the cut—even on larger stock.
Sink Your Teeth In
The saw came together easily out of the box with little effort. We also found that we didn’t have to do much to calibrate the table saw before we were up and running.
An effective soft start assists the process of getting up to speed (and helps tame the inrush current in corded mode). The table saw’s tall fence adjusts smoothly using the popular rack-and-pinion design.
Metabo HPT also included a plastic fence attachment for thinner and shorter cuts. It’s probably not sturdy enough to survive the job site, but it’s a nice idea. The 35-inch rip capacity complements this saw’s other larger-than-the-competition features.
The trunnion’s action is as smooth as we’ve ever used. It doesn’t have freely-swinging, loose feel that many other saws exhibit. The gearing lets you easily dial it in and hold the correct angle until you lock it in place.
Smooth Operator
An outfeed support bar slides out from the back of the saw to give you a hand. Its movement isn’t as smooth as the fence’s, but it’s satisfactory, and we’d rather have it than not! Other safety and convenience features include a large, accident-proof safety power switch and an adjustable riving knife.
When Pro Tool Reviews previewed the Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw, a commenter pointed out another fine feature: two rubber feet on one side for standing the saw on end.
It’s also worth mentioning the Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt 36V Table Saw is a 2019 Pro Tool Innovation Award Winner. It didn’t win just for the big design choices. Smaller features, like a generously long AC adapter cord and detents on the miter gauge, also contributed.
A Few Quirks
There’s no stand for the Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw at the time of this review. That seems like an oversight—one we hope to see options for in the near future.
You’ll also notice that the AC adapter takes up a lot of space. That’s really not a big deal, but it will have to live somewhere in your work area when you use the cord. Just make sure it’s not a trip hazard.
The same gentleman who referenced the rubber feet in the preview’s comment section pointed out (as others have noticed) that the table has a curiously rough texture. We expect a table saw top to be smooth, but even so, we didn’t notice a difference in operation. Dimensional lumber, trim, and composite all glided across it smoothly.
Finally, there’s no place to store extra blades. Several other saws offer this feature—though those cordless saws do run smaller blades.
Metabo HPT Cordless Table Saw Price
The Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt cordless table saw prices out similar to its closest competition—corded or cordless.
- DeWalt DWE7491RS – $549
- Milwaukee 2736-21HD – $599 (kit)
- Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw C3610DRJQ4: $599 (36V MultiVolt battery and charger or MultiVolt corded adapter)
The Bottom Line
The Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw continues to impress us. Its dual power options, 10-inch blade, large ripping capacity, and powerful and sturdy cutting experience stand apart. You can work all day on the jobsite or in the shop with a combination of its MultiVolt Battery and the AC Adapter. It would be surprising if other manufacturers didn’t follow suit with hybrid power options. We’re rooting for a fold-and-roll stand, but all told, the Metabo HPT C3610DRJQ4 sets a high bar for functionality and performance.
Metabo HPT 10-inch MultiVolt Table Saw Specifications
- Model: C3610DRJQ4
- Motor: 36V DC brushless, 5000 RPM
- Soft-start function
- Electric brake
- Bevel: 0 to 45 degrees for cuts ranging from 3-1/8″ (at 0 degree) to 2-1/4″ (at 45 degrees)
- Table size: 28-3/4″ x 22″
- Outfeed support: 28-3/4″ x 2″
- Rip capacity (right): 35 in. with telescoping table extension
- Rip capacity (left): 22 in.
- 3/4 in. T-slot miter gauge with adjustable positive stops at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 degrees to the left and right
- On-tool accessory storage
- Dado capacity: 8 x 13/16 in.
- Overload protection
- Oversized power switch
- 2-1/2 in. dust port
- Weight: 67.3 lbs. (w/MultiVolt battery)
- Includes: 10 in. 40-T Carbide Tipped Blade, blade guard assembly, anti-kickback pawl assembly, miter gauge assembly, push stick, rip fence assembly, VIC rip fence assembly, outfeed support assembly, (2) blade wrenches, 4mm hex bar wrench, and 2.5mm hex key
- Warranty: 2-year tool body
