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DELTA 36-980 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch T2 Fence and 2 Cast-Iron Extension Wings, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase | List Price: $1,239.00
Discount Price: $649.95
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Brand: Delta
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Powerful 1-1/2 horsepower induction motor handles tough cutting operations
- 0 to 45 degree bevel tilts the blade away from the fence (left-tilt); deluxe T-slot miter gauge with adjustable stops at 45 and 90 degrees
- Large cast-iron table with cast-iron extension wings measures a full 40 by 27 inches
- Includes cast Iron wings (2) ; 30 T2 fence; premium woodworking blade; see-through blade guard; anti-kickback splitter; blade wrench; instruction manual
- 2-year warranty
Best saw I have ever owned. [Posted on 2007-09-17]
I needed a saw desperatly when my previous Delta (20+ years old), finaly gave in. Amazon couldn't (read: wouldn't) try to beat another online deal, so I went with CPO Delta. Saved $37 & had it delivered for free right to my shop within two days!
Now, about the saw. What is the difference between this and a cabinet saw? The cabinet! It is a large heavy and heavy duty saw that is so accurate it is amazing. Let's face it, we want the saw to look nice and have some nice features, and it does, but the real critical factor is accuracy and this saw delivers.
One of the other very noticable features about this saw is how quiet it is. I actually have music playing in my shop and still hear it with the saw running. I will admit that I am a total Delta fan and have several pieces from them, but I guess that is a product of being a happy and satisfied customer. [...]
Outstanding Table saw [Posted on 2007-11-10]
For context, I'm a beginner in woodworking and my last table saw was a Delta model that they now call "Shop Master". This table saw is outstanding in comparison. Easy to assemble, easy to zero alignment and measurements. It took me several hours to assemble as I did so carefully. Some manual directions seemed off from the assembly hardware but not enough to effect assembly, or it missed something. This saw easily gives me clean cuts to 1/32" with the rip blade provided. Very quite operation compared to the cheaper models out there as well as MUCH less dust when hooked to a shop vac. Note, you will need a dedicated 15A 110V outlet, do not use any other items on the circuit while using the saw's 1.5HP motor. There are many good saws but you will not be disappointed with this purchase.
Top-notch saw! [Posted on 2007-12-17]
I must say this is the best table saw I've ever used!
I bought this saw to replace my old jobsite saw that I had outgrown--what an improvement!
From the beginning, I decided on this model with the T-square (T2) fence primarily due to price. I looked at the Unifence option, which is amazingly versatile, but I just couldn't justify the extra expense for it. You can also get this saw with a Biesemeyer fence, but it's a pretty expensive option and not very much different from Delta's T-square fence.
When you get this saw home, I hope you have a strong friend to help unload/move this behemoth. I had help getting the saw and fence box in the back of my SUV, but getting it out was all me! The saw is packed in one HEAVY, huge box and the fence in a second. I wrestled the box out of the car, onto a dolly and into the garage, hoping I could get it inside and nearer to the basement stairs, where my workshop is located. I didn't make it past the garage as the box was just too heavy for me to pull up the two steps that separate the garage from the house. I unpacked the box in the garage and carried the pieces down to my shop piece by piece. Let me tell you, after getting everything downstairs, I felt like I had been a fight!
The assembly was fairly straight-forward, although lengthy.
One word of advise, have a 13mm ratcheting box-end wrench when you go to assemble the stand. When you put the wheel mounts on the bottom of the legs, you'll be required to get a nut way down inside where it's nearly impossible to reach and hold the nut. This is an irritation and I think Delta could have simplified this step.
A second word of advise, be prepared to do some cleaning on the cast-iron pieces. They are heavily coated in cosmoline, or a similar product and are a mess to deal with. The flip side of that is the cast iron parts were all in perfect condition without even the smallest speck of rust.
After most of the day spent assembling, I finally got it put together and went to check the settings. Everything, blade, fence and miter gauge was nearly perfect right out of the box. The fence required only the smallest tweak on the adjusters to get it perfectly square.
The T-square rip-fence is heavy and solid as a rock. I couldn't get it to deflect without a very forceful push on the tail end--such a force would never be present when cutting. The fence slides on three nylon pads that in turn ride on the heavy steel rails bolted to the front and rear of the saw. It slides like it's on ice! Amazingly smooth, accurate and nearly effortless to move.
I had no need for any blade adjustments, so after a fresh coat of wax on the table I was on to the test run!
I found this saw does pull a good bit of power when starting up. It uses a soft-start system that brings the blade up to speed incrementally over a period of a few seconds. Even with the soft-start it was too much for my 15A breaker--it tripped on the first start up! Fortunately my home's wiring was able to support a new 20A breaker. So no more problems with power although the saw does brown-out the lights a tad when starting! I would think one would be better off having this saw run on 220v, although I realize that's not an easy option for most of us, myself included.
I am amazed at how quiet this saw is! When running there is little more than a high-pitched hum from the blade. I made several cuts in various material and never felt I was even close to needing hearing protection. This is an amazing improvement over my last saw that shrieked like a banshee!
The motor seems plenty powerful. In cutting some test material, I never noticed it lug down or lose speed even when ripping with a 50 tooth combo blade. Granted the hardest material I had on hand was some 3/4" oak, so take that for what it's worth.
I initially installed the blade guard/splitter assembly, but then removed it. I've never been a big fan of them and I get annoyed quickly when I can't latch the guard up when measuring from fence to blade. This one is no different. The guard does not lift very high and does not latch, meaning you'll have to hold it up with one hand while measuring. The lack of clearance is also a pain when removing the table insert. The insert is held in place with a single screw that is partially blocked by the guard. You either need a short screwdriver or have to push the guard sideways to clear the screw. The guard is designed to latch up when the table insert is removed to allow easier blade changes but even here, it sits too low and gets in the way of the blade wrenches. If I had to point out a flaw with this saw, this would be it. The guard just plain sucks.
The saw's roller system is fantastic! Moving this 300lb tool around takes little effort and it sits solidly when in place. What a great design!
I really feel you'd be hard-pressed to find a better built, more solid saw with a fence anywhere near as strong in this price range. Delta has made a near perfect saw that will be a pleasure to use for years to come!
Best Table Saw Ever! [Posted on 2008-09-06]
The Delta 36-980 table saw was purchased as a gift for my boyfriend to help up us build our new garage. He has never used one before, but I used to have one and knew what they could do. He was taken back when he used it for the first time on 4'x8' paneling. It is quieter than the older model I used to have. Cuts are easy to do and rides smoothly across the saw. Making angle cuts on long boards are a breeze. It came with the stand which made life easier. The 30" fence stayed in place and the cutting guide is true in measuring distances from the blade. My boyfriend threw away his old hand saw! It's the best little unit for anyone that works with wood, novice to expert. As far as I am concerned, Delta tools are the best.
not so easy [Posted on 2008-10-18]
If you are thinking about buying this saw, I strongly urge you to read B. Robson's review here very carefully. The saw is a high quality product but not easy to assemble if you have to do it alone. In addition to the weight, some of the bolts are nearly impossible to install because of obstacles. And while I am absolutely loathe to run a table saw without a blade guard/splitter, the one on this saw is so awful I'm afraid that I will have to remove it permanently. I bought this to replace a very old Craftsman which had a great blade guard and was very easy to assemble. The new Craftsman costs 50% more than the Delta, and strikes me as being inferior in many respects, but, all things considered, I would probably buy the Sears if I had to do it over. Nonetheless, 4 stars because, except for the problems mentioned, this is an awesome saw
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