The last review we did was for the Safety Speed Cut PRO1K Panel Pro, and it was an okay panel saw, but nothing to write home about (Of course for the money, it’s a good value). If you have a bit more (almost twice as much as of this writing, about $1,600), then the Safety Speed Cut C4 Vertical Panel Saw is definitely worth a look.

This panel saw manages to provide good functionality with just a 5 foot frame. So just throw it in the back of the truck, and head off to the job site, or if you have and it in the shop, you still have room to work. Do be careful handling it however, it’s 10 pounds short of 200 pounds and is definitely a two man lift. Spend the money and buy the wheels, it’s a small investment and makes this tool much more versatile. The 15 amp motor cranks out over three horsepower, which tears through most stock with ease.

They’ve also thought of the details, and a counterbalance weight system makes saw movement smooth and easy. The frame also comes with a lifetime warranty, which eliminates the major cause of concern in its smaller cousin the PRO1K Panel Pro.

There have been some complaints from users about sawdust binding the plates that allow switching from horizontal to vertical cutting, however awareness of the problem and frequent cleaning can eliminate this issue. The instruction manual that comes with the Safety Speed Cut C4 Vertical Panel Saw is terrific, they listened to real wood workers and put together a fine reference. It gives you very clear and simple instructions for making any alignment changes. Properly adjusted, this panel saw makes beautiful square cuts, and eliminates that need to use a table saw. The Safety Speed Cut C4 Vertical Panel Saw is worth the money if you have the budget.