Delta 36-831 3 Horsepower Unisaw with 30-Inch Biesemeyer Fence

List Price: $2,770.46

Features:

• 3-hp, 1-phase induction motor for powerful cutting
• Blade tilts 45 degrees to the right for bevel cutting
• Heavy-duty trunnions and precision-ground arbor for a lifetime of accuracy
• Table board required for proper fence support (sold separately)
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories

Accessories:
Empire Manufacturing TSS-8D The Complete TopSaver System	Delta 34-264 8-Inch Dado Insert for Delta Contractors Saws and Right-Tilt Unisaws	Delta 50-302 Outfeed Table	Delta 50-273 Mobile Machine Base for Unisaw and Heavy Duty Shaper	Delta 34-555 Sliding Table Attachment

Customer Reviews:

The "Industry Standard" [Posted on 2000-07-10]
The review by Mark Gonzalez is right on the money. The saw and fence are very high quality. The assembly took a little bit longer than I expected but, everything fit together perfectly. It helps to have a friend assist you uncrate (its very heavy, 400 lbs. or so). I would like to add comments about options. First, the mobile base is excellent. I can move the saw anywhere in my shop with ease with just my finger tips. That's important if you must share a garage/shop with a car. Second, The Forrest blade is remarkable. I had been planning to buy a planer but the rip cut with this blade is so smooth I'll defer that purchase until I need to smooth thicker stock than the Unisaw will handle. I bought my saw from TCOTN just before Amazon.com acquired their online business. I have nothing but good things to say about "Tool Crib" or "Amazon".

A Terrific addition to my workshop....! [Posted on 2000-08-03]
I finally saved enough cash up to buy a Unisaw. I also chose the one with the 30" table and fence to save space in my workshop. I paid a little extra for shipping and chose the FEDEX method. It arrived in a few day's with one problem....3 out the 6 packages arrived damaged, one so bad that the contents were "crushed". It happened to be the extension part of the mobile base. I quickly called the Tool Crib...and they sent me another out "FEDEX..overnight" and it arrived the next day. I was very happy with the service I recieved and would not hesitate to purchase more tools from them in the future. The saw took me an entire day to set up....and it was worth it. It's a powerhouse...and I'm sure it will suit my needs for years to come.

Best saw I've ever used. This is comercial duty. [Posted on 2002-06-19]
I've used Grizzly, Jet and older Delta table saws and this is hands down the best I've used yet. This is one of the strongest 3hp units available on the market. At 220v this saw puts out 12 1/2 amps. This added power lets you use wide kerf blades which allows for smooth cuts and no bogging down. This saw is smooth and quite and is very compact too. The reason for getting this saw is because I have limited space available and with a moble base, you'll hardley notice that this is even in your basement. The miter slots are precise with no binding or sloppiness. If you're looking for a new saw shop around and ask questions but I guarantee you'll be back for this. Please do yourself a favor, and save yourself money in the long run buy this one now. I've gone through two different table saws and wish I had purchased this one first.

Excellent saw at a good price [Posted on 2002-10-19]
I've wanted a Unisaw since first using one years ago in high school shop class. It was a good saw then; it's even a better one now.

The saw arrived on the date ... said it would. The delivery driver not only unloaded it from the truck, but wheeled it around to my shop behind the house and into the shop. Only gripe about Delta's packaging is that extension table wiggled loose from box and suffered minor damage. Delta should rework packaging so damage in shipment is minimized.

Assembly of saw was straightforward, following Delta's directions in the owner's manual. The fence did not arrive with the saw as ... informed me it had been damanged, and would send a new one as soon as possible. So for about a week I could only use the miter gauge and dream about ripping boards.

All told, once completely assembled, this saw lives up to my years of dreaming and anticipation of ownership. I look for several things in a table saw; accuracy of saw and fence, quiet operation, fit and finish, easy and safe to use. The Unisaw never lags in any of these requirements. The saw and fence were dead-on accurate out of the box. The start/stop button mounted to the left of the saw's center is the ideal location for the saywer. The stop button protrudes from the switch face, allowing me to turn the saw off with my knee if necessary. Handy thing when the cut sometimes goes a little awry. The start button face is recessed, so accidental starting is minimized. The blade guard isn't the greatest, but what OEM guard is? Still, it is better than the one on my last saw, and I plan to keep it in place for all through cuts until I can go aftermarket for a better guard.

The saw has plenty of power. Dadoing operations that would practically stall my old table saw barely lowers the RPM of this saw. Ripping thick stock should be no problem. The fit and finish of this saw are adequate, though the plastic motor cover kept wanting to slide down till I figured out how to secure it properly. I'd prefer it to be hinged rather than the way it attaches.
The saw starts and runs quietly. My last saw was terribly loud; even with hearing protection on it was a major distraction and made using the saw unpleasant. With the Unisaw, I can pick up a board and buzz it through without hunting around the shop for my ear muffs. It's that quiet.

...P>You can't go wrong with this saw. This particular configuration must be "optioned" up a bit at this price; i.e. you'll want the 30" extension table and a mobile base if your saw isn't destined to live in one designated spot in your shop. I got both for my small shop; makes the saw the perfect addition for it.

Hands down, the best saw period [Posted on 2003-11-25]
This saw is the same base unit as the other 3hp, right tilt. The only difference is the fence system.

Everyone knows that the Unisaw is the Holy Grail of all saws, and it lives up to this reputation. Out of the box it was flawless. It required almost no further adjustment. Even with the crappy blade that comes with the saw, the cuts are near perfect. The cuts become perfect after you throw that blade away and replace it with a better one. I recommend the Forrest Woodworker II.

The 30" fence that came with this saw was in service about 10 minutes before I decided to replace it with the 52". The saw was a gift (great gift, huh) and had I ordered it myself, I would have ordered it with the bigger fence. I got on the Biesemeyer web site and bought the replacement front and rear rails to convert it to the larger fence. You only need to replace these components, as the fence is compatable with both. I bought the new components and "factory seconds", but they were in perfect condition.

I looked at the "other" saws and came within inches of buying one based on price. I even drove five hours to a competitive product's showroom to see their saw hands on. I'm glad that I didn't buy it because it doesn't compare to this unit. The Unisaw is easy to use, easy to set up and adjust, and makes woodworking a religious experience.

Would I recommend this saw? Yes! Yes! Yes! The only drawback to this saw is that most people wait too long to buy it.

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