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Delta 36-681 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch Unifence, 1 Cast Iron Extension Wing, and Table Board, 120/240-Volt 1 Phase by Delta
Product DetailsManufacturer: Delta Model: 36-681 Accessories:
Description of Delta 36-681 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch Unifence, 1 Cast Iron Extension Wing, and Table Board, 120/240-Volt 1 PhaseIt's hardworking, reliable and reasonable?just three of the reasons you'll appreciate this saw. It's run by a gutsy 1-1/2 hp induction motor that drives the blade through even the toughest hardwoods without a shudder. A nice step up from the standard Delta fence, the Delta Unifence Saw System fence offers 30 inches of to-the-hairsbreadth cut capacity to the right of the blade, plenty for even big projects and sheet goods. A detail we love about the Unifence is that you can slide the front portion closer to you for more guidance and control when feeding sheet goods. Unifence has earned its reputation for absolute accuracy, and one pass on this saw will confirm that for you. There's also a low-profile setting in case you need more clearance between the guard and the fence. Because the 30-by-27 table and wing are cast iron, you get the durability and the stability you can't get with pressed steel. The carriage, too, is cast iron, and for you, that means no vibration and ultimate precision. The deluxe miter gauge is sturdy and easy to angle; it rides without play in the slot. Now, we know lots of you take off that blade guard the minute you get a saw, but it's on there for a reason?your safety. And this one's got some nice features, locking in the up position without wedging in some scrap wood, and when you replace the insert, it releases automatically. Designed for the contractor but equally at home in the woodworker's shop, this is a great workhorse of a saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Delta 36-681 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch Unifence, 1 Cast Iron Extension Wing, and Table Board, 120/240-Volt 1 PhaseCustomer Review: Rock solid Delta Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned this model saw for several years now. I've always found it to be rock solid. The extra weight of the steel wing helps stablize the set-up. Out of the box, it did require a little bit of fine-tuning to insure the blade was square with the fence and the table slots. Nothing I didn't expect from shipping. I used the right side 30" table to insert a router plate and now have a good router table to boot.
I do reccomend that you set this saw up on 240 volts rather than 120 volts. Although there is no differnce in horsepower, the increase in performance is really apparent. With the additional of a mobile stand, this saw is easily moved around the shop floor if necessary. The Unifence is excellent although you can get this same saw with a Bessemier fence. Personal preferences apply.
The only way I can think of to improve upon this saw is to go the extra bucks for a cabinet saw.
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