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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
The 36-980 includes 1-1/2 HP, 115/230 volts motor (wired 115 Volts), (2) cast-iron extension wings, see-thru blade guard with splitter, miter gauge, 10" saw blade, V-belt arbor pulley, heavy-duty steel stand, mobility kit, dust collection insert, instruction manual. Blade tilts away from the fence (left tilt) in ripping applications to prevent tearout on the outside corner of a mitered joint. Large cast-iron table with cast-iron extension wings measure a full 40-1/2" x 27" for maximum material support. Mobile base attaches directly to wide-stance base for maximum saw support and mobility. Deluxe T-Slot miter gauge with adjustable stops at 45° and 90°. Powerful 1-1/2 HP induction motor handles tough cutting operations. Specs: Motor: 1-1/2 HP, 115V/230V (wired 115V), 60 Hz; Arbor Size: 5/8"; Blade Diameter: 10"; Blade Speed: 3,000 RPM; Max Rip To Right Of Blade: 30"; Max Rip To Left Of Blade: 13-1/2"; Depth Of Cut At 45 Degrees: 2-1/8"; Depth Of Cut At 90 Degrees: 3-1/8"; Max Width Of Dado: 13/16"; Miter Gauge Groove: T-Slot; Chip Exhaust Opening: 4"; Table Size: 20" x 27"; With Extension Wings: 40-1/2" x 27"; Length: 38.5"; Width: 40.5"; Height: 39.5"; Weight: 234 lbs.
Technically, this is a contractor saw, but use it, and it feels like a cabinet saw. It's powerful, smooth as can be, quieter than you'd expect and boasting a superior fit and finish. The cast-iron table and extension wings measure out at a generous 40 by 27 inches, giving you all the support you need even for 3/4-inch plywood sheets. The miter slots are T-shaped, of course, and the gauge itself moves neatly without play. Blade controls are better than we usually see on a contractor saw: the handwheels cooperate nicely without causing you to scrape your knuckles on the underside of the table. The blade tilts left to 45 degrees, and at that angle, you get the usual max depth of cut of 2-1/8 inches, with 3-1/8 inches at 0 degrees. Dust collection on a contractor saw usually isn't any collection at all, but Delta's built a 4-inch dust port into the saw body, and it does a reasonable job of drawing dust when connected to a system. This saw's looks are deceiving: It looks light, but it isn't. That's why we were glad to see that Delta integrated their mobile base into this saw. Those with home shops who need to move tools around for space limitations will love how easy it is to relocate this saw. The Biesemeyer fence on this saw is the perfect match for it: It glides as if on air, giving you precision every time. The three-point locking system assures you of accuracy and parallelism to the blade, and the hairline cursor works with the integrated steel tap so you never have to use your measuring tape to check the fence again. It's built to last of 9-ply Finnish birch and high-impact laminates that Biesemeyer hand-fits to the angle iron and tubing. You just can't get a better fence for a saw of this caliber. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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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 Reviews
I bought this to replace a very old Craftsman which had a great blade guard and was very easy to assemble. The saw is a high quality product but not easy to assemble if you have to do it alone. 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. If you are thinking about buying this saw, I strongly urge you to read B. Robson's review here very carefully. Nonetheless, 4 stars because, except for the problems mentioned, this is an awesome saw 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. In addition to the weight, some of the bolts are nearly impossible to install because of obstacles.
He was taken back when he used it for the first time on 4'x8' paneling. It's the best little unit for anyone that works with wood, novice to expert. The 30" fence stayed in place and the cutting guide is true in measuring distances from the blade. It came with the stand which made life easier. Cuts are easy to do and rides smoothly across the saw.
It is quieter than the older model I used to have. 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. As far as I am concerned, Delta tools are the best. My boyfriend threw away his old hand saw.
Making angle cuts on long boards are a breeze.
The saw's roller system is fantastic. I found this saw does pull a good bit of power when starting up. From the beginning, I decided on this model with the T-square (T2) fence primarily due to price. You either need a short screwdriver or have to push the guard sideways to clear the screw. This one is no different. This is an irritation and I think Delta could have simplified this step. The T-square rip-fence is heavy and solid as a rock.
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. It uses a soft-start system that brings the blade up to speed incrementally over a period of a few seconds. The assembly was fairly straight-forward, although lengthy. Everything, blade, fence and miter gauge was nearly perfect right out of the box. Fortunately my home's wiring was able to support a new 20A breaker. 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. I initially installed the blade guard/splitter assembly, but then removed it. I am amazed at how quiet this saw is.
The saw is packed in one HEAVY, huge box and the fence in a second. One word of advise, have a 13mm ratcheting box-end wrench when you go to assemble the stand. When you get this saw home, I hope you have a strong friend to help unload/move this behemoth.
I made several cuts in various material and never felt I was even close to needing hearing protection. I unpacked the box in the garage and carried the pieces down to my shop piece by piece. In cutting some test material, I never noticed it lug down or lose speed even when ripping with a 50 tooth combo blade. It slides like it's on ice. . They are heavily coated in cosmoline, or a similar product and are a mess to deal with.
The guard does not lift very high and does not latch, meaning you'll have to hold it up with one hand while measuring. I couldn't get it to deflect without a very forceful push on the tail endsuch a force would never be present when cutting. After most of the day spent assembling, I finally got it put together and went to check the settings. The fence required only the smallest tweak on the adjusters to get it perfectly square. 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. 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. 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. The motor seems plenty powerful.
Moving this 300lb tool around takes little effort and it sits solidly when in place. If I had to point out a flaw with this saw, this would be it. The insert is held in place with a single screw that is partially blocked by the guard. 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. Delta has made a near perfect saw that will be a pleasure to use for years to come. The flip side of that is the cast iron parts were all in perfect condition without even the smallest speck of rust.
The lack of clearance is also a pain when removing the table insert. A second word of advise, be prepared to do some cleaning on the cast-iron pieces. So no more problems with power although the saw does brown-out the lights a tad when starting.
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 had help getting the saw and fence box in the back of my SUV, but getting it out was all me. Granted the hardest material I had on hand was some 3/4" oak, so take that for what it's worth. This is an amazing improvement over my last saw that shrieked like a banshee. When running there is little more than a high-pitched hum from the blade. I looked at the Unifence option, which is amazingly versatile, but I just couldn't justify the extra expense for it. 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.
I bought this saw to replace my old jobsite saw that I had outgrownwhat an improvement. Even with the soft-start it was too much for my 15A breakerit tripped on the first start up. What a great design.
Amazingly smooth, accurate and nearly effortless to move. I must say this is the best table saw I've ever used. Let me tell you, after getting everything downstairs, I felt like I had been a fight. 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.
The guard just plain sucks. 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.
This saw easily gives me clean cuts to 1/32" with the rip blade provided. 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.
It took me several hours to assemble as I did so carefully. Easy to assemble, easy to zero alignment and measurements.
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.
There are many good saws but you will not be disappointed with this purchase. Very quite operation compared to the cheaper models out there as well as MUCH less dust when hooked to a shop vac.
Some manual directions seemed off from the assembly hardware but not enough to effect assembly, or it missed something.
It is a large heavy and heavy duty saw that is so accurate it is amazing. One of the other very noticable features about this saw is how quiet it is. What is the difference between this and a cabinet saw. Saved $37 & had it delivered for free right to my shop within two days. 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. 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. Now, about the saw. 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. [.]. I actually have music playing in my shop and still hear it with the saw running. The cabinet.
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