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Delta TS300 Shopmaster 10-Inch Stationary Table Saw | List Price: $559.42
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Brand: Delta
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 15-amp motor for powerful cutting action
- Internal cog-belt drive for smoother power transmission
- 27-inch maximum rip to right of blade cuts past the center of plywood sheets
- T-square fence system for precision cutting
- 2-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
So far so good [Posted on 2004-06-13]
This is the first tablesaw I have ever used, let alone owned. I expect I will be using it for an occasional home project - nothing anywhere close to daily. Having said that, here are my initial impressions. The saw arrived yesterday, and it took me most of this morning to put it together. Most of the time was spent calibrating and leveling the table and blade. The instructions were generally very useful and clearly diagrammed which of the multitude of bolts, washers, etc., should be used in each step. I did notice a number of confusing typos, though, so it should be read with an open mind! Once assembled, the saw seemed to cut very smoothly. The cast iron tabletop gives the saw a solid feel, and there is no noticeable vibration in the table. I've cut both pine and oak in varying thicknesses and so far, so good. By the way - Amazon is currently listing this saw for $400. Lowes has it for about $300, but you can get Amazon to price-match for you.
Good choice for the price. [Posted on 2004-06-22]
I purchased this saw as an emergency replacement one night. Paid $271 at Lowes. I feel I got my moneys worth from this purchase. Many saws I looked at were much cheaper feeling for more money. I rate this saw as a homeowner model, its really too weak for every day use. It will just pull my 8" dado, you have to go slow. It rips 1x4"s well and thats what I cut the most. Overall its a great saw for what you get if its $300 or less. It did better than expected. I actually got the fence to square up on the first try. The best low priced saw I've seen.
Great Saw for the money! [Posted on 2004-12-21]
Buying my first table saw was an agonizing experience. I had limited room in my garage. I had limited... well, actually, I had NO experience. And most importantly, I had a limited budget. I just knew I wanted to start learning to woodwork and realized one of those bench top models wasn't gonna cut it. After researching all the models in my price range (@$300) I settled on the TS-300.
That was two and half years ago, and I don't regret my decision a bit. I've cut thousands of feet of board with this saw and have very little to gripe about. I've constructed everything from built-in bookshelves to simple planters. As an entry level saw, the TS-300 rocks.
It's rock solid, dependable, and has an accurate, adjustable fence (up to @ 30?). Yes, it's a bit loud (get some earplugs!), the power switch is sort of small and awkward, and the factory insert design is just downright STUPID, but this saw really gets the job done.
You can radically expand the capability of this saw. I've added a mobile base, an out-feed table, a sacrificial fence, shop made zero clearance inserts, and a dust collection port on the bottom. (The latter two REALLY helped with the sound issue). I've bought several nice blades (including a dado stack), and several standard jigs which work well with the TS-300. If you're new to woodworking and limited on space and funds, this saw will serve you very well.
The best advice I can give you is no matter what saw you get, BE CAREFUL! I got pretty haphazard regarding safety after a few months. That was until I nicked the tip of my thumb with the blade. Thankfully, it healed up perfectly, but it could have been really bad. Don't be stupid like me. Always take your time and use safety devices. Never view push sticks, feather boards, and splitters as a hassle. Your fingers will thank you!
Solid work horse [Posted on 2005-04-20]
I've had this table saw for over 2 years now and have cut stuff on a regular basis. It keeps on going and never quits. I paid $200 at Home Depot for a floor model. I've definately got my money out of it. It doesn't look fancy like a Dewalt or Bosch but it gets the job done.
Pros - Saftey breaker trips when motor starts to overheat. This feature is great when your boards bind and the moter starts to work too hard. It resets itself after about 30 seconds. The fence and ruler are very accurate. The blade it comes with is carbide tipped and lasts for a long time. The blade is a good compromise between a fast ripping blade and fine cutting blade. I've cut plywood with it and ripped 4x4 boards at a reasonable feed speed. It does require 2 passes since the depth of the blade is 2 1/2". I've finally after 2 years need to replace it.
The saw with stand is heavy duty and stable.
Cons - The rubber leg inserts that fit on the bottom of the legs to protect your floor and absorb vibration will fall off if you move the saw. They are cheap and don't fit tight after a while. I advise to use liquid nails when putting them on right away or they will get lost. The safty shield with anti-kickback easily comes out of alignement if bumbed too hard and requires adjustment often. I took mine off after 2 weeks and have been happy ever since. This saw is far too heavy and bulky with the stand to use as a portable unit unless you are Arnold Schwarzenegger. No side bins or adequate mounting holes to mount a bin to keep the manual and arbor wrenches on the saw. I lost one of my arbor wrenches already.
Warning: Make sure your fence tension lock handle is adjusted with enough tension or else your fence will move when running big pieces resulting in a miss cut. I found this out the hard way. Once the proper tension is found it will stay put.
great for the price [Posted on 2005-11-07]
This is the first table saw I have owned. The reason I choose it was because it had the best fence and table for the price. I am still happy with my choice, however I would like to step up to a nicer saw sometime.
At first I had problems with power and the blade burning the wood, but after I threw away the orignal blade and put on a nice Oldham 8" I think its cuts wonderfully. Also the dado that I purchased is smaller 6" i think. After all the 8" blade removes only an inch from its original cutting depth, leaving a 2.5" cutting ability. The smaller blades also effectively increase the motors torque.
Some reviews complain about the motor bogging down. It is a universal motor, same design as most drill motors, its unloaded rpms will obviously be higher than its loaded rpms. I can hear the motor slow down some but it doesnt seem to be stalling to me. The motor is definately louder than an induction motor.
I choose not to put on the blade guard, if its not on perfect it would be a hazard. The most important safety equipment is on top of your neck! If you dont use your head you will get hurt.
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