Delta 36-505X X5 Contractors Saw with Unifence
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Product Details
Manufacturer: DeltaModel: 36-505X
Accessories:
- DELTA BC30 30 Inch Commercial Biesemeyer Table Saw Fence
- DELTA 36-T30 T2 30-Inch Fence and Rail System
- DELTA 50-289 Mobile Machine Base for Unisaw with 52-Inch Unifence
- DELTA 50-302 Outfeed Table
- DELTA 50-345 Universal Mobile Base (Wood Not Included)
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Delta 36-505X X5 Contractors Saw with Unifence
Customer Review: Solid Contractor's Saw
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been shopping for a contractor's saw for awhile and I checked out the Delta, DeWalt, Jet, Grizzly, Etc. Most woodworkers I knew had either a Delta or a Jet and both saws have staunch supporters. The things that swayed me toward the Delta were: 1) The Unifence (easy to set up/adjust, versatile, and extremely rigid/accurate) 2) Delta has a great reputation for customer service 3) The X-5 version has some heft at almost 300lbs 4) I can take advantage of the X-5 rebates that have been going on 5) 5yr warranty...I probably won't need it. The saw is well built.
I had high expectations for this saw...
Now that I've had the saw for about a month. I am still very satisfied with my choice.
I had a small shipping damage issue with a couple of parts that Delta sent replacements for without delay. I had to wait on hold, but when they talked with me, the response was immediate and courteous. I love a company that cares for customers.
I set up the saw by myself with little or no difficulties. The only thing that was close to time consuming was mounting the motor and aligning the belt properly. The Unifence was easy to set up and align. The best way to ensure that you have great fence alignment...MAKE IT EASY TO ADJUST. The fence is solid with no side deflections (I checked out all fences at retailers and at Woodworking shows, the Unifence is up there with the best). Blade 45 and 90 deg stops were also very easy to adjust.
Part finish was excellent and the saw looks like a quality piece of equipment that I will give to my sons...after 30 years or so.
Cutting with the saw was a great experience. The saw is very stable, quietly powerful and safe to operate with splitter and guard.
When I get the mobile base, I'll be able to move it around when I am using other tools.
I really couldn't ask for more out of a Contractor's saw.
Except maybe one thing...If power tools are going to be sold by Amazon or any other vendor that ships. The packaging needs to be a little more robust to withstand the abuse that individually shipped tools can get. Replacing parts for shipping damage can't be a good way to make profits. I want Delta to be around for a long time, so please spend a little more on packaging.
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