Delta 36-R31X-BC50 X5 10-Inch Right Tilt 3 Horsepower Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Biesemeyer Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1 Phase

List Price: $3,451.57 Discount Price: $1,999.00

Features:

• 3 HP single phase motor for powerful cutting
• 50" Biesemeyer commercial fence system
• Carbide tipped 50 tooth ATB&R saw blade, right extension table, adjustable steel support legs
• Two cast iron extension wings, standard insert, miter gage, motor cover and 4" dust connector
• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories

Accessories:
Jet 709207 28-Inch to 43-Inch Tall Roller Stand with 13-Inch Roller	Biesemeyer 78-431 T-Square Anti-Kickback Snap-In Spreader For Delta Left Tilt Unisaw Table Saw	Delta 50-302 Outfeed Table	Delta 34-555 Sliding Table Attachment	Delta 34-976 Deluxe Uniguard Table Saw Blade Guard

Customer Reviews:

fence problem [Posted on 2004-09-12]
the fence came with the mounting hole on the front rail mis-alligned. it took a month to get the correct front rail, delta back ordered the rail but thanks to amazon's great customer service (the reason i buy here) they sent a complete rail replacement. it was very disappointing to spent $1800.00 and have to go thru the ordeal and not use the saw for a month. wake up delta.

i noticed another review with much the same problem

Not what I thougt I was buying [Posted on 2006-02-02]
I thought I was buying my dream saw. No way, I have spent almost the price of the saw to bring it up to par.

The blade guard and splitter both are garbage. The miter guage is a throw away, it has no place in my shop.

I have refined the saw at a high expense and have to say I am very happy but broke.

Check out Powermatic or Jet before you order a Unisaw [Posted on 2006-03-14]
Years ago I waited in line for over an hour to meet Norm Abrams at the Chicago Flower Show. I got 2 autographed photos from him and a chance to ask him what tools he recommended. He recommended ONLY ONE tool and that was the right tilt Unisaw. I told him I didn't have $1,800 and he said to buy a used one because they never wear out. From that moment on I knew that some day I would have a right tilt Unisaw in my home shop. As usual, Amazon.com had a fantastic deal with free shipping and many free accessories on a pre X-5 Unisaw. Well, what turned out to be a great deal has mostly been a big let down. The angle iron that supports the square tube of my Biesemeyer fence sits too low allowing the Biesemeyer fence to float above the square tube. It actually wobbles side to side if it is unlocked. Looks like the bolt holes were drilled incorrectly. I was told to "enlarge the holes a little" so I could raise the front rail up a 16th or so. The 2 cast extension wings are both warped-switching sides didn't help. My Biesemeyer fence now has a chip in the plastic laminate where it caught when I slid it from the center table onto the cast iron extension wing. The laminated table had to be planned down because the corners were not square. I had to pound down long brads that poked through the corners back into the wood so it would fit flush against the angle iron. The laminated table seems flat enough but there is another gap from the table to the cast iron extension wing. I waited on hold with Delta for 25 minutes before they said there was no way I could have this many problems. BELIEVE ME these are all common problems with current production Unisaws. When I told them my Biesemeyer fence had a chip in the laminate because it hooked on the uneven wing/table joint, Delta told me to "just file down the extension wing if it sticks up." I told them they should have done it when they made it! The plastic computer designed cover they raved about being so efficient at funneling dust away often falls off when you slide the miter gauge into it for storage. If it falls off while your using the saw (happened to me twice!)you receive an instant blast of saw dust in your eyes-wear UNVENTED safety goggles so you can keep your eyes open when your fingers are passing by the blade! Their free mobile base runs aground on my uneven garage floor. I tugged hard on the saw and it came off the base! Watch out as the top heavy saw is difficult to get back on by yourself once it pulls off the mobile base. I'm lucky I didn't crack off the 2 delicate thin legs that support the laminated table. The 3hp motor seems the perfect choice for this saw. The magnetic on/off switch is nice but feels cheap. The sheet metal base is too weak and flexes. Both warped extension wings need machining to sit flush with the center table. Their miter gauge is junk. I'm certain the lady from Delta who answered my questions had NEVER seen a Unisaw before as she had NO idea what I was describing even though both of us had diagrams in front of us. I could understand problems like this happening with a $99 Chinese made saw from Sears but not one that costs $1,800. If this saw was just machined correctly it would have been my dream saw. Unfortunately this experience with Delta and their "take it or leave it" attitude has left me cold. I have one of their 3hp shapers (also $1,800) and their 1hp USA made band saw. Neither is awesome but they work good. I'm sure my Unisaw will be perfect after I spend MANY hours working on it. It cuts like butter and I'm still glad I went with a 240 volt saw. Hey, just make sure you know what your getting yourself into with a Unisaw-it is NOT a plug and play device. The Powermatic doesn't look that expensive now.

Almost Perfect [Posted on 2006-03-23]
The saw came to me promptly and free of damage. I had to disassemble the saw to carry it down to the basement. This is one heavy piece of equipment. Since I removed the table I had to square it back up. I was quite surprised that I didnt need to add any washers under the table to correct the base. It was almost perfect. I didn't have a washer thin enough to correct the .007" it was out. In all honesty .007" at 45 degrees is splitting hairs. My father has the Grizzly Unisaw knockoff and he has about 7 washers under his table to square things up.
The cast extension wings went on smooth. I had no problems with the machining as was described in another review.
The extension table and Biesemeyer Fence were a pain to set up correctly. It took a few hours to get it all lined up and square. I also had a few holes drilled incorrectly. I chucked up a 1/4" grinding bit and slotted two holes that didn't quite line up in the angle iron that supports the square tube. The angle iron and table sags a bit during assembly driving you mad. I finally got the joke after 45 minutes. I will save you all that bit of grief and tell you how I finally got it right. The easy way is to use the die cut gauge Delta supplies to set the angle iron to the proper height on the extension table. Start with the Extension table flush with the wing and work your way back with the gauge. When you finish the last bolt you raise the extension table legs to take the sag out of the angle iron and the table comes up level. If you raise the extension table legs before the table is bolted up it will sag in the middle.
I gave it an almost perfect review because my extension table was level on both edges but sagged about .15" in the middle. Adding an additional piece of wood under the table on the side that meets the cast extension wings solved this. I do agree the sag and the misaligned holes should have been handled at the factory.
The miter gauge is junk but lets face it, what serious woodworker doesn't buy or already have a high quality aftermarket miter gauge? Toss the supplied blade over your shoulder too. Spend a few extra bucks on a Freud and Incra.
This unit is very stable on its rolling base. If I ever pull this 566 pound unit up and over the 2" lip on the base I will cancel my gym membership or lay off the spinach.
My plastic motor cover doesn't come off. The spring clips hold it quite tight. It also has upper and lower machine screws for added security.
I agree this is no plug and play unit. I wouldn't recommend this as a first saw. This thing comes delivered in 20 some odd pieces. You'll need above average skill with tools and have a basic knowledge of how to setup a tablesaw. Once setup properly it is a dream saw.

Great Saw [Posted on 2006-06-12]
I got a good price on the saw after Amazon beat another store's price. I was worried about the delivery, but all of the packages were in great shape. The saw is great, no problems. Some folks complain about the mitre gauge and the blade guard. I was well aware of their limitations when I bought the saw. There are plenty of aftermarket items to help both of those problems. This is a saw I will have for the rest of my life.

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