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Delta 36-600 10-Inch Table Saw | List Price: $426.94
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Brand: Delta
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Internal cog-belt drive for smoother power transmission
- 15 amp motor for powerful cutting action
- 27-inch maximum rip to right of blade cuts past the center of plywood sheets
- T-square fence system for precision cutting
- Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
Great Saw and very affordable [Posted on 2002-08-18]
This is an awesome saw for someone who loves to woodwork but can't buy or isn't ready for a big cabinet saw. It requires some skill in assembly as the fence guides need to be aligned but it cuts through soft woods like butter and only gets a little bogged down when taking deep cuts in hardwood. (that is to be expected) The rip capacity is about 27 inches and can be extended with aftermarket accessories. I love this saw and the fence is very accurate as long as you take the time to set it up right the first time. The instructions are easy to follow as well. The only down sides to this saw, if there are any for one this size, is that it weighs 145 lbs and I have not been able to find a zero clearance throat plate to fit. The throat is standard width but about an inch or so shorter than most. I'm sure there is one somewhere, but I have not found it and don't really want to make one. If you put it on a mobile base or don't move it around then you'll be fine with the weight. And as far as the zero clearance throat plate, that would not be a justified reason to not buy this saw.
It served me well [Posted on 2003-05-21]
I have owned this saw for 4 years and, despite all of the shortcomings mentioned by the other reviewers, I found that it has served my quite well. I have done a number of projects on it from very small to very large (including a 9 foot tall corner display cabinet). From my beginnings as a woodworker 4 years ago, until today, this saw has been my workhorse. The fence is surprisingly accurate for a low cost saw. I never have to check the fence measurement, it is always right on. On the bad side, I never trusted the blade angle measurement. It is very difficult to adjust and I just never did it. I made the usual assortment of sleds and jigs to perform any number of tasks including raised panels, long stock, straightening natural edge boards, etc. Now, I am moving up to a cabinet saw. But, I will never regret the purchase of the 36-600.
Great saw for my needs [Posted on 2004-03-04]
This is/was my first table saw, and I was thrilled with the results I achieved immediately. Compared to a circular saw, table saws are the bee's knees. Easy to assemble. Accurate even for a beginner. As my knowledge and experience have grown, I've fussed over the saw a little more. The throat plate design is downright MYSTIFYING. As someone else mentioned, it's not a standard size, and adjustments are made only on one side (left) of the blade. Additionally, being designed for a steel throat plate, the ledges are of odd dimensions, requiring planing and glue-up to construct a zero clearance insert. Very difficult. I'm on my third attempt to construct a useful one. But, other than that, I have been very happy with this saw. I ripped some fairly sappy doug fir 2x4s at a 45 degree angle, and though I feared for my fingers, the saw kept right up with me. Oh, and don't even bother putting the blade guard on when you assemble the saw. Bad design, as others have said, and IMHO you're safer when you can see the blade.
Decent saw for beginners, but not without faults [Posted on 2005-02-12]
This is a good entry to mid-level grade saw for the occasional hobbiest, but MAKE SURE you shop around! You should be able to get the 36-600 for much less than what Amazon lists it...$401.95!!! That's ridiculous! It is an older version of the new Delta Shopmaster Model TS300, which Amazon lists for $379. Amazon also lists the Delta TS350 (which is a step up from both the Delta TS300 and Delta 36-600) for less than either the Delta TS300 or 36-600. The TS350 is listed for $369! The Delta TS350 has better features and costs much less than the 36-600 on Amazon... it would be my recommendation. Nevertheless, see my full review of the Delta 36-600.
Not a bad saw... [Posted on 2005-03-18]
I bought this saw almost three years ago for home improvement projects. At the time, my workspace was limited to ½ a stall of a 1 ½ stall garage and the size of the saw was a major factor in my decision. I immediately purchased the optional Delta outfeed table brackets from Mike's Tools dot com and made my own table out of MDF. This added an extra $50 to the price of the saw but it gave me nearly the table space of a normal contractors saw in a foldaway format. My first use for this saw was to rip a pile of one hundred 10 foot pine 2/6's s to match the old dimensional lumber of our house and it's been getting heavy use ever since. Here are my pros and cons:
Pros:
* The saw is fairly heavy and definitely not a toy, vibration is minimal when placed on a solid, level surface.
* Set-up was fast and easy.
* Table and wings were very flat after assembly.
* If you're not careful The saw will bog down in heavy cuts but has adequate power for most cuts if you pay attention to your feed rate.
* The fence is simple and easy to adjust to a good level of accuracy. It doesn't flex at the end and is easy to use with shop made jigs and auxiliary fences.
* Odd motor / belt design gives some advantage of a belt driven saw without a motor hanging out the back of the saw and taking up shop space.
Cons
* My biggest pet peeve is the power switch. It's small and in a bad spot. After 3 years, I still have to feel around for it at the end of almost every cut. I should install an after-market switch.
* I don't like the plastic handwheels.
* I wish the throat plates had full 4-point adjustment instead of just two screws.
* The blade guard - as with so many table saws - is barely useable.
If you want a "big" saw and have limited space, this would be a good choice. If space and money aren't an issue, look elsewhere. I've since moved to a new place and my home improvement projects have lead to furniture and cabinet making. As a result, I have outgrown my 36-600. But because it's such a nice saw, I plan to keep it as a back-up for cutting smaller parts, tenons, etc. If you choose this saw, you should also by a mobile base, a quality rip and a quality crosscut blade, some zero clearance inserts (you can find them if you look online), and ear and eye protection. BTW - after 5 years of looking and researching, I've decided that my next saw will be a Powermatic 64.
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