Delta 36-507X X5 Contractors Saw with Biesemeyer

List Price: $1,933.33

Features:

• 1-1/2 HP induction motor for smooth power and long performance
• 10" cast iron wing, stand belt and pulley guard
• See-thru blade guard with splitter and anti-kickback attachment
• Miter gage, V-belt, arbor, motor pulleys, 30" commercial grade Biesemeyer fence system complete with right side extension table
• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories

Accessories:
Delta 50-289 Mobile Machine Base for Unisaw with 52-Inch Unifence	Delta 50-302 Outfeed Table	Delta 36-T30 T2 30-Inch Fence and Rail System	Delta BC30 30-Inch Commercial Biesemeyer Table Saw Fence	Delta 50-345 Universal Mobile Base (Wood Not Included)

Customer Reviews:

Great table saw if you don't have room for a cabinet saw [Posted on 2004-04-23]
I assembled this saw by myself - even mounting the cast iron extension wing - and had no problems. Takes some time to put it together but you really get to know how a table saw works. I found that the saw table was flat front to back, side to side and diagonally (within 0.005" - the thinnest feeler guage I have) measured with a feeler guage set and 24" precision straight edge. Both the cast iron extension wing and the extension table were easy to align and planarize with the main table. Once again flat within the limit of my measurement. I suspect the surface was nearly perfectly flat as I could see no light under the edge of the straight edge. The blade was parallel with the miter slot out of the box. The Biesemeyer fence was parallel with the miter slot out of the box. The only adjustment I had to make was setting the 45 and 90 degree stops which was quite easy. The extension table requires that you drill holes in the wooden support and it does take some time to get the saw table and extension table planar and flat which needs to be done before you drill holes in the support. Fit and finish were excellent - no marred paint or other blemishes on any component. Rewired the motor for 230V using the wiring diagram provided on the motor plate. Cuts like a hot knife in butter using the provided blade. Excellent saw for the serious hobbyist.

Capable saw - just no wow! [Posted on 2004-07-24]
I bought this saw through Amazon and was very pleased with the buying experience
- Saw was shipped via ABF and could be tracked via a tracking number
- Arrived on the anticipated date, everything in excellent condition
- The driver even dropped the boxes in the garage for my wife
- Promotional discount and free shipping brought this saw close to the next tier lower Delta saws

I've been a weekend saw dust creator for about 10 years. This saw replaced a Ryobi BT3000 that has served well for what it is, but it was time to trade up.

In my research on saws I came to the following conclusion: what distinguishes top end contractor saws is primarily the fence system and second the trueness of the table. I bought this saw because I wanted a Biesemeyer fence and a saw that was made in the USA (the motor is made in Mexico).

And that is exactly what I got. The saw is very heavy. It was dead-on true right out of the box. I installed the splitter and blade guard, both have worked flawlessly in a variety of crosscut and ripping tasks. I've always worked without either, but after a coworker lost a finger a few months back, I wanted a saw that came equipped with a serviceable safety system.

But realize this saw is essentially the 36-444 with upgraded knobs and wheels. The instruction manual is for the 36-441.

I am less than pleased with the quality of the Bies fence. The quality of build of the extension table was poor and I'm concerned it is spreading the side rails. The assembly instructions call for a z-bracket that was not shipped with the table extension. After a call to Delta, they informed me this step is no longer required and the hardware not included. Why not include a slip of paper with the assembly instructions notifying of this change? This cost me a weekend of time. Second, one of the screw holes that attach the fence guide did not line up with the corresponding hole in the front rail. Finally, the fence is very stiff and hard to move from side to side (see the comment above about the extension table). I have had no luck with Biesemeyer service to solve this problem.

I suppose I got what I paid for - the saw cuts cleanly, accurately, is safe and stable. It just doesn't have any Wow! factor to justify the X5 marketing and price. Too many little hassles and imperfections to make this a really great saw commensurate with its marketing.

Good saw poor Delta support [Posted on 2005-07-19]
I purchased the saw for home use to replace another brand that I contributed to a Habitat for Humanity garage sale. The saw is very good and the B meyer fence is excellent. After I added some side flashing and a catch box the saw dust is not a problem. My main problem was the support that I didn't receive from Delta. I was to receive a mobile base for the saw and extention table. After 4 months, twelve phone calls, and ten e-mails I still don't have all the parts. I can not get anyone a Delta to return a call and when I do contact them I am told tha tthey will make it right, but to date it ain't right. My suggestion to anyone who wants to take them up on any offer, take cash and buy the accessory yourself.

Great saw - Timing is Everything! [Posted on 2006-03-16]
I've been thinking about purchasing a delta table saw (among other tools) from you for a while. The table saw that I have been looking at is the Delta 36-507X with the Biesmier fence system.

Particularly for this saw, every time I look at it (basically on a weekly basis), the price is different. And there's no rhyme or reason to it. One week it's $869. The next it's $849. Now its $999. Sometimes there's shipping, sometimes there isn't. Sometimes the shipping is $45, this week its $199! Sometimes there's an Amazon discount, sometimes there isn't.

Why have you suddenly started jerking your customers around so much??? And why do you think that this behavior will keep customers coming back on a repeated basis?

You've turned buying consumer goods into something as erratic and stressful as venturing into the stock market. A total price on a table saw that in two months time has varied weekly and by as much as 40%? Give me a break.

I used to come to Amazon because I could get the convenience of a wide variety of items in one location at a competitive price. I'm realizing, and I hope you realize that the competitive price is really the more important factor -- and you are losing my confidence in that.

What is the real price? What is a fair price? Make me an offer and I may go for it. Else, I am just going somewhere else.

I'm pretty fed up. And I'm tired of being jerked around.

Thanks,

Mike

Great Saw! [Posted on 2006-09-21]
I have owned this saw for two years and really love it. I do have the dust problems that others have noted but I would assume the same would be true for other contractor's saws. I've just been putting off building an enclosure to collect the dust.

I am very happy with the Biesemeyer fence although I do wish the extension table were easier to attach and adjust the line up to the saw table. The assembly instructions referred to a z-bracket to help with this but Biesemeyer said it was not longer needed when I contacted them. Overall - Great saw!

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