
SawStop Contractor Saw (CNS) 3HP with 52" Hi/Lo T-Glide Advance Fence: Versatile Safety for Site and Shop
Need a saw that moves between the job site and the workshop without missing a beat? The SawStop Contractor Saw (CNS) gives you the versatility to work wherever the project takes you, backed by the peace of mind only SawStop's patented safety system delivers. It brings dependable performance and clean, accurate cuts to whatever timber you feed it.
You will feel the quality the moment you start assembling it, right down to the way the nuts and bolts are packaged and the comprehensive manual that guides you through every step. Paired with the latest Hi/Lo T-Glide Advance fence and 52" steel rails, this saw is designed "for woodworkers by woodworkers", and it shows in every detail.
Key Features
- AIM (Active Injury Mitigation): Detects blade-to-skin contact and reacts in milliseconds, a breakthrough that has prevented thousands of life-changing injuries worldwide.
- Site and shop versatility: Delivers reliable performance whether you are working on the job or at the bench.
- Hi/Lo T-Glide Advance fence: A dead-flat extruded aluminium face lets you reach safely under the blade guard using the low setting, rather than removing it.
- Quarter-turn clamps: Switch between high and low fence settings in seconds.
- Dovetailed profile track: Runs along the high face for featherboards, sacrificial faces and other accessories.
- Dual scale indicators: Read your measurement straight off the scale in either setup, with no maths and no guesswork.
- 52" steel rails: Give you the reach to handle wider stock and larger panels with confidence.
Main Applications
- Ripping hardwood and softwood accurately on site or in the shop.
- Cutting sheet goods and panels with the reach of 52" rails and a dead-flat fence.
- Making low-profile cuts safely under the blade guard with the Hi/Lo fence setup.
- Running featherboards and sacrificial faces for repeatable, precise results.
- Building furniture, cabinetry and joinery where accuracy and safety come first.
Specifications and Compatibility
- Blade: 10".
- Fence system: Hi/Lo T-Glide Advance fence with a dead-flat extruded aluminium face, quarter-turn clamps, dovetailed profile track and dual scale indicators.
- Rails: 52" steel rails.
- Safety: AIM (Active Injury Mitigation) blade-contact detection.
- Use: Versatile for both job site and workshop.
- Included: 2 pressed steel extension wings, extension table, mitre gauge, micro blade guard, riving knife, 2 blade wrenches, push stick, 10" 40-tooth combination blade, standard brake cartridge, owner's manual, assembly instructions, 2 hardware packs, 3mm hex key, 5mm hex key, 8mm hex key and blade spacing adjustment gauge.
A quick tip: grab a spare blade and brake cartridge at the time of purchase, so if the brake ever activates you will be back up and cutting within minutes instead of waiting on parts.
Ready to bring versatile performance and world-leading safety to your workshop? Add the SawStop CNS with 52" Rails to your cart today and craft with confidence.
Prices may vary. Printed on September 01, 2026.