Nice honest review, thanks. I also have this saw and have had it for almost 2 years. It replaced a Delta bench top saw, that I now only refer to as a "table saw shaped object". Absolutely a Night and Day difference. One note to all of the folks comparing this to the DeWalt Job Site saw that another reviewed mentions. I looked at that saw, and for about the same cost, it also is a GREAT saw. The difference is really about what you want to do with it and if you really need portable. This saw has wheels, but is NOT portable. For me, the DeWalt would not have done the job. If you really want to use it for breaking down sheet goods, the DeWalt (in my opinion) simply doesn't have enough table surface. You would either need support on the left and outfeed, or have it built into a larger bench, or a helper, or two. Just my opinion. I too have upgraded the insert (same Etsy shop) and have several, including one for dados and one for 45 degree cuts. You are right that with the wings the table top isn't perfectly flat, but I don't have the rubbing and knocking that you do. I used a level across the top and clamped it to the cast iron and wings before tightening and that made a big difference. I have checked and adjusted it once (at about 1 year). The dust collection, as you noted is better than nothing (but only by a little) and to make real improvements I think you would need over the blade collection. The fence is, as you noted, rock solid and is one of the saw's strongest points. Absolutely no complaints here. I have taken the time to adjust both the blade and the fence to the miter slots as well as the riving knife to the blade. Kind of a pain, but worth the effort. I am using CMT full kerf (1/8") blades and have no issue with power. I have used the rip (24T) and cross cut (60T) blades on 8/4 Hickory and the saw does fine as long as you don't try to force the feed rate too fast. For me, the things making me consider upgrading are the fact that the cast iron top is not dead flat over its entire surface. When I am trying to do detail work, I have to spend a bunch of time fiddling with the blade angle because it is a few 10ths off if you are cutting 2" strips vs 12" strips. The slight variance in the cast iron on the right of the blade makes the smaller piece sit slightly differently. The other thing is I would honestly like a wider rip capability. I don't think I need anything crazy like 52", but 36 would be nice. And hey, who doesn't dream of a 3HP 220V Sawstop. One "accident" will pay for the difference, my issue is I don't really have a place to "semi-permanently" set up a saw like that. I have to roll mine around in the garage to cut larger stock. You noted that the wheels get caught in the expansion joints in the garage floor. That drove me nuts. I solved the problem with Sikaflex. You buy it in 10 oz caulk tubes at the orange big box store, and it self levels. I used sand to fill the deep part of the joint and then put this over it. I wish I had done it much earlier. Bottom line, for the $550 I paid in March 2020, it was an easy choice, and for a cast iron top table saw, you can't touch it for under $1000.

Great review. Detailed and honest. Pros and cons. Appreciate the time you spent doing it.

Thanks very much. I've been using this saw for 3 years. It does every thing I need whether I'm building cabinets or building a deck. This is a great saw. Thanks again.

You were not kidding how quiet this saw is! I found mine gently used and the owner added some upgrades. So thank you for the detailed review.

This was a really thorough review, thanks. Every question that popped into my head throughout this video was answered later. Going to buy this saw soon!

Love mine. Enjoy using it every time. Well worth the money.

Those dark areas on the throat plate are metalized areas for the kick back pawls to land on. My first saw was a Delta Contractors 1.5hp. Fence was cupped so I fabricated a bolt over hardwood cap which 100% corrected problem. The single long belt contributed to vibration. The saw was VERY accurate after much setup. Built in-feed and out-feed runners with large right hand table w/ rails. Almost as good as the Unisaw.

2 years later fantastic freaking video! Wasn’t looking for a delta. And ran across this video. You sold me 😂

Awesome full review. Thanks for taking the time and the great content. Exactly what I was looking for!

Nice job on the review. I also have that saw and i love it. Like you said the fence is great always perfectly straight. My cuts are always spot on. I built a sled for it which adds so much functionality.

I went from a $100 saw to this saw, absolutely love this saw.

Very nicely done. I felt just like my friend was talking to me and telling me your story.

Thank you for the great review. Purchasing one now from Lowes. I was primarily concerned with the fence and you definitely answered that question.

Nice Honest review. Thank you for the effort. I'm retiring soon and have been using a 30 year old Makita job saw for years. This might be my next purchase because of this video. Thanks again.

I did also just pick up a used Delta buck saw, very interesting how it will work with my radial ,and do what ever it takes to stay away from a table saw . In 40 years of wood cutting the most fingers or more have been lost by a table saw and band saws. 😎

Thanks for the review, my local Lowe's doesn't even have one on display. I've had my eye on this table saw for quite sometime and this is the first time I've seen a review on it. Well done sir.

I bought my Delta contractor saw almost 20 years ago. Mine has cast wings. I have made a lot of furniture with it over the years and it still cuts as accurate as it did back when it was new. I don't use it to cut large sheet goods (track saw) and so that isn't an issue for me. I seem to remember paying around $800 for it. It has served me very well over the years and I really can't justify putting out a thousand - plus dollars for a newer saw with all the bells and whistles. I made a zero clearance throat plate out of a piece of oak... keeps a lot of dust from hitting your face. :-) Good review... you have another sub. Keep them coming!!!

I’ve been researching a 1st table/contract saw, I weighed out my needs as a beginner, and found this checked most of my boxes. Price point makes this Delta an excellent choice for an entry level table saw that allows growth and appreciation. Great content , just subbed!!!!

The black metal sections of the throat plate are to keep the "anti-kickback" pawls from jamming into the plastic, the metal section lets them slide.

I’ve had mine for years I love it.

This is an outstanding , very honest, and insightful review. I learned a lot to help me make my buying decision.

I was trying to decide between the Ridged and Delta saws and I am very happy I came across your video. I am definitely going to buy the Delta. Thank you very much for the video.

Nice review. I have this saw and I love it. FYI, there is no need to slide the fence on/off the rails. Fully unlock it and lift it straight up/down from the handle end. BTW, I managed to "force" my wings level by clamping them in place before tightening the screws that hold them.

Awesome! I’ve looked at this saw several times at lowes, and this was the review that’ll have me in my truck to get one tomorrow morning.

Love that you didn't just unbox this and try and do an review. Most reviews I see on youtube the reviewer unboxes and gives you a day 1 review. While there is some value in that but how did the item hold up after extended use. Thank you for your insight and experience on this product!

i have one and totally agree ….. no worries at all after a couple of years. outstanding deal

Thank you for such a great review! For a few months I've been between two minds on this saw and the Dewalt 7491RS, but I'm now ordering this saw from Lowes. Thanks again!

I just picked that model up after a long time of being away from woodworking. I really like it so far, and if I was going to say why I went for that one over any others, it was the only thing that didn't look like or feel like a cheap toy. Great video, keep up the good work.

For the price tag this is an outstanding saw. I was fortunate that the morning I went to LOWES to purchase it the were having a 50% "Clearance." Even at the regular price I was expecting to pay the the negatives are definitely outweighed by the positives. The extension wings are frustrating, I due adjust them from time to time to get them good to go. All in all, this saw is definitely an upgrade form any portable saw and might be the most cost effective saw available to to most out there. I needed to upgrade from my old Craftsman but could no way justify or even afford a $1200+ saw. Great review and assessment.

Thanks for your efforts. I was ready to pull the trigger on a one year used rigid for 250 and saw your reviews. Both are well done and a big help. I may stick w/my current rigid jobsite saw for now and step up to this Delta in the near future. But your advise is appreciated.

Thanks for your honest review I now own this table saw and I love it have not done any projects with it yet but I am sure it will do every thing I ask it to do

thanks for content, I think the patches on the throat plate are to minimise wear from the anti kickback paws.

Thanks for the honest review. Much appreciated!

Adjusting the fence exactly how you described is exactly why I bought the new Delta.

I have a similar model, and love it. Quiet, accurate, heavy....😊

I just bought my delta! Thanks for the review! I’m looking forward to using mine.

Oh wow two days ago this was posted that’s exactly what I needed to see I’ve narrowed it down to this one or a Dewalt or hitachi jobsite saw

I guess the plastic inserts at the back of the throat plate should be for the anti-kickback to rest on so they dont damage the paint

Really like your table saw reviews. Love the detail.

As an FYI, I bought the Ridgid 4560 in January. It is literally the exact same saw. It is manufactured by Delta Equipment Company for Ridgid and it has a 15 amp motor, not 13. Other than the color differences, everything you pointed out is absolutely identical. Great review!

Thanks for the honest review!

I have the same one. After owning for a year I finally managed to use it. The motor breaker pops from just running. It’s basically a paper weight.

Thanks for this. I've been on the fence about a few brands and could not justify the double /triple the cost over the performance I have read and watched on this saw. Thanks again for saving me $1000...lol.

I have had this saw for years. For price point it is hard to beat.

The best part of the review is how you said the fence stays in place well. I was worried and went back and forth between a Dewalt rack and pinion fence vs the traditional sliding fence. In the end, I went with Delta. $50 more than the popular Dewalt Jobsite saw. I have no plans on taking my saw to a job site. I am glad this review helped me make the right choice.

I bought one and I really like it. One being in a garage where I park a car, I can roll it into a place and bring it out much easier that the contractor saw I had. It has great power for being a standard plug and I most of the time can run my vacuum and it at the same time on the same outlet. Once in awhile it pops, but most of the time not an issue.

I've had mine for two years and never use that on-board blade storage so I completely forgot it comes with a blade wrench. I grab a wrench out of the toolbox every time. Thanks for the reminder.

Thank you for this incredible review.

I spent a lot of time doing research on the table saw that would meet my needs. I am very limited for storage space for my equipment. At night both cars belong in the garage. In the end, it came down to the Delta or the Dewalt 7491. I ended up with the Dewalt because of space considerations. I am really happy with the Delta even though I would like a solid steel table top.

Thanks for the honest and informative review! 😎

Great review , I have been eyeballing this saw for awhile now. I really want to have a complete cordless woodshop but the tablesaws are pretty limited in that area still. Thanks for the video bud I appreciate it!

wow this si such an honest review - I mean I caome from Europe so I can't even buy this saw, but usually people are not that honest when they review their tools. Good job!

Good review for a great saw. I bought the T2 a couple years ago. I got a cast iron wing/router table for it from MLCS in Philly. Had to drill mounting holes in the new cast iron wing which was a new thing for me, and daunting. (Tech service at MLCS walked me thru the steps.) The cast iron wing is a few thou off being coplanar. I'm thinking a few shims might be a remedy some day when all my other pressing projects are done.... or maybe it's good enough.

Excellent review! Thanks for posting

Glad you like this saw I grew up using a massive Atlas table saw that my dad owned it was a big steel beast and very accurate I bet whomever he sold it to when I was in the military still owns it today .. I own a nice Jet table saw that is very accurate and also a steel beast with a very big table that handles full sheets of plywood .. I use it for custom cabinets for customers when needed … great honest video thanks ✌🏼🇺🇸

I have this saw and have loved it. By the way, the fence can drop into place from the front if you connect the back hook first.

Good video. I have an old 1992 Delta Contractors saw that I bought with cast iron wings. They were not perfect either. I am not exactly sure from your video what the root cause is for the wings not being level with the table, but what I did was to shim the wings at the table side with folded over aluminum foil at a few points for the right thickness. If you need a lot, then a cut up aluminum soda can would work (or a sacrificed cheap feeler gauge). Clamp the wings in place until you get them as flat and level as possible with the shims and then screw them down. That did the trick for me and it''s been in service since '92 and working great.

Thanks for the review. I have the identical saw that I purchased from Lowes 3 months ago for $725.00 or so, could not be happier with the purchase. 2 weeks ago I purchased the Incra TSLS 36" positioner fence system and the JessEM stock guides. I took the Delta to the next level for accuracy. It was already accurate. Delta can hold its own against the likes of SawStop and Laguna. I have less money and more repeatable accuracy in my Delta by adding the Incra TSLS fence, JessEm Stock Guides and the Incra Miter5000 compared to Sawstop and Laguna.

That was an excellent review for this saw thanks mate

I had the same model for 3 years and sold it when I moved. I’m looking at picking up another soon as it’s a great saw and great value.

Agee on your findings of the fence... I bought this same fence and added it to my vintage 1969 Craftsman 113 table saw. With its cast extensions and router table adds, I'm getting 36" of rip to the right and 15" to the left. The fence installs beautifully and works excellent, as well as being rock solid.

Brother, I love your reviews. I am replacing a Craftsman (no judgment :)). It's between this and the Dewalt DWE7491RS. You reviewed both. Really timely that I found you now. Thanks! Great job.

I've been eyeing this saw for a few months. Same deal, been using a crappy $150 craftsman (never again) table saw for a while now it it makes me crazy. Thanks for taking the time to sell me on this. LOL :)

Great video & awesome review, simple and to the point….. 💪🏻🙌🏻👌🏻

Thank you very much for your video! Excellent review and I like your style. Subscribed and I wish you all the best.

Probably the best, to the point review I've ever seen. Great job, scratch that Fantastic Job!. I'm between this and a Delta 5000 series but you convinced me to go for the 5000. You said it well "If your retired making furniture....." yep thats me now. Im just shocked the steel inserts negate the nice iron top. This would have been fine for the decks, overhangs and other stuff I did before but now I'm doing tables and cabinets. So I didn't fully understand, after you tightened the screws, did it take the slack out of all the angle stops? Great, Great review Brother, you made me a subscriber. Thanks much for the review.

Great real world review, thanks!

subscribed. There are very few videos that are this clear to understand.

I dont know man. I have had mine for a year, used it again yesterday and today, my table and extensions are flat. I paused you video, took my 6' level, I'm flat front to back, side to side and diagonal. You are spot on though, dust collection is not the greatest!!! And I love the fence. I upgrade to the Incra V27 miter gauge, I really like it. all in all, very good saw.

When I was looking for a saw my options were either this or the DW7491. I went with the Dewalt mainly because space is tight and I need my equipment to be easily moveable. That said, I don't think you can really go wrong with either as an entry saw depending on your needs.

This saw seems to get good reviews. Always look this one over at Lowes and will take a closer look at it now. Thanks for the video!

I have been eyeing this saw for a year now. Just picked it up yesterday on clearance at Lowe's for $519. Signed up for a Lowe's pro credit card and received 20% off that price bringing it down to $441. Can't beat that for this caliber of saw.

If you take the table extenders off and drill out the mounting holes you can get more adjustment also buy some shim stock and shim between the table and the extended table(wings) this will help get everything flat my rigid had the same issue I did this and it works well now, a little time consuming but works smoothly.

Hello, good rundown of this saw. I bought the 36-725 two years ago when the one you have was just being introduced but there isn’t much of a different. Some of what you talked about like the steel wings can be brought into better adjustment with some careful tweaking. No they don’t act like cast wings but they can be trued up pretty good. Adjusting the blade to the miter slot and the fence to the miter slot are easily done and once set they hold very well. I like the wheel system even though my old concrete floor is cracked and has small holes it still wheels around ok. I paid $599 + tax at Lowes but the next saw that was a step up I considered was a Jet ProShopII at about $1800. That saw has the trunnions attached to the cabinet not the table. BTW this saw is a lot better than buying an old Craftsman contractor saw that’s missing parts and will need a rebuild. This saw has a good riving knife and blade guard with adequate dust collection.

I have the T1. Great saw. Great videos.

When I assembled my 725 shelves I used 3 18" magnets from Harbor Freight then tightened. No dips from edge to edge. Not sure about the T2 model. This is a great review.

I just got this saw, having trouble getting the legs to seat. I am going to cut some relief cuts on the inside parts. That should let them go into position. My 70 year old Craftsman has cast grid extensions. I am going to see if they will fit.

The auxiliary flip down fence thing is for when the fence is out on the rails beyond the table wings.It's there to hold sheet goods stock. Not sure why it's on the right side of the fence though. My jobsite DeWalt has it on the side facing the blade.

Your review, better than most.

This video just showed up on youtube. I can understand what you say and the points made are accurate. I have a much older Ridgid tablesaw >>> 2424TS, had it for 20 years. I have built furniture with it mostly but did some cabinets too. My saw is almost a copycat of the old craftsman 113 series ( got three of them) but I run 220 on it. I had a regimen of biweekly checking tolerances before I shut down the mold making shop. Never had any trouble with accuracy, always within 1/64 of an inch true. Just take the time to learn the tool, it will take care of you.

Great review! Your honest and informative review of the fence (and price!) was my deciding factor. I have my father's 65 yo craftsman 8", with a little jointer that shares the motor with a belt drive. Time for it to go. My space is limited, which was steering me towards a job site saw. Now am considering building the 36-725T2 into a table on casters, with a wide wing to the right, and maybe a swing-up on the left. Ditch the lower tubular support. Outfeed is an issue. Would LOVE to be able to handle 4x8 sheet goods. Anyone tried this?

Looks like I'm going with the Bosch contractor saw. Wailing for the one with the reaxx tech after the saw stop parent is done. I will build a table around it if I need to.

Love seeing your videos. In the past 4 or 5 years I've been doing s#!÷ like this too. Not videos tho. Wish I had a garage to use as a shop. I have an 8x5 patio at my condo. Keep it up buddy!

Thank you for the video, very informative.

I've been using a Craftsmen 10" portable table saw for 18 years. This ting is a dream of mine. Things wrong with my current saw are numerous, mostly parts unavailable.

This saw is amazing. I bought the Jessem miter gauge and the two provide rock-solid accuracy and dependability. However, I did have to run the saw on a different breaker than my dust collector.

Nice review!! I am actually using one of those cheapo ryobi saws now but I do know I need to upgrade. Haven't really given the deltas alot of thought until now. Looks like one I need to consider.

Really enjoy your reviews, especially being a novice/ beginner. Still not sold on which table saw would be best for a beginner but I do like this One.

I have had the Delta 36-725 model for about 6 years. Very pleased with it. Don't give up on getting the stamped wings flat. It takes some time, but can be done. Don't know about the model you have but the one I have has a switch on the motor for 220v operation. I have had it on that for about two years and seems to be stronger and smoother running. I am interested in the DNC blade insert you got for it. Would love to have a link .

The only issue I found with my saw was the table was not dead flat, in my case when standing on the feed side of the table the outer left edge of my table was a bit proud front to back, so I ended up hitting the outer edge with a metal file using light passes until it looked good when using a straight edge across the table, to finish up I used 220 running up to 600 grit sandpaper until it match the finish of the rest of the table, now there are only a few places where you can’t quite fit a piece of paper between a straight edge and the table. I used a fine metal file and I also used a black paint marker on the area that I was filling, as soon as all the paint was removed I would check with a straight edge and repeat until I got ride of that proud edge. This process took me about 5 hours from start to finish, probably could have been quicker but I wanted to take my time to make sure I didn’t damage the table. Another easy option that probably would not cost much is remove the the motor and all components from the table, then take the table top to a machine shop, I doubt it would take them more than an hour to make the top dead flat, and honestly it would still cost less than a decent cabinet saw. As for the wings, I may have gotten lucky but I was able to clamp them in place and tighten everything down with no issues. I actually ended up sanding the paint layer off both wings prior to installing them as I wanted the wings to better match the table finish. As I see it I will not be upgrading to a cabinet saw from this saw, its pretty much dead flat now and built into an out feed table, I did not attach the legs, I built a nice out feed table on heavy duty casters and it’s absolutely perfect.

I got this same saw a year ago from Lowes. My current saw at the time crapped out and I could not find a replacement motor. I was searching for a replacement and saw this on sale for 50% off so I immediate called and had one put one hold and then drove out and bought it and do not have a single regret.

This was a great review. This saw seems to fill a pretty big gap in the market for an intermediate type saw between the smaller job site saws and the big boys. Just the fact that you can dial in the fence scale, and it actually remains reliable after taking the fence on and off, puts it head and shoulders above most job site saws.

I have this saw and I absolutely LOVE it. I upgraded from a jobsite saw and the difference is unbelievable. The extra size is very handy. I adjusted it once when I bought it 1 year ago and have not touched it since. My extension wings are apparently flatter than the reviewer's wings. The cast iron table seems to be relatively flat. Not perfect perhaps, but light years ahead of my old saw. I am sure if you spent $4000 on a SawStop you would probably get a SLIGHTLY more accurate saw, but really guys, are we machining steel, or wood? And wood is a natural material that moves anyway. Bottom line, this is an awesome saw for the price, an incredible deal that I would highly recommend. I am not a professional but am a serious hobbyist that is constantly working on one project or the next and this saw has had heavy use and never let me down. I also installed my router table between the arms on the right and what a game changer in my small shop! Excellent review, I love your videos.

You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzfaq.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

Doubling back because i just spent a bag on tools and the last thing on the list is a table saw. I did end up getting a wen track saw for long cuts, but for all the things a table saw can do, i’ll be getting one. Triton has a contractor saw module i was looking at as well and i’ve been surfing fb marketplace for compound miter saws for like 70-90 bucks. I’ve got a bunch of delta table saws marked on fb marketplace and craiglist too but i’m nervous about how well people take care of their fences and gauges.

I have the same saw just probably 15 or so years older. Really close to the design as this one . Fence is the same I like it. The top on mine is all solid steel.

Good review!!!! Thanks!

Great review. Thank you.

I also have this table saw. I had to adjust the blade insert so it was level with the cast iron top. If you are cutting small pieces of wood, then it has to be level with the top of the saw to get a perfect 90 degree cut. I wish that it was possible to wire the motor for 220 volts, but it is not. The motor draws 15 amps at 110v so it really puts a strain on the wiring in the shop. I will re-wire it in the (hopefully) near future. For the price of the saw, it will do what I need for now.

I've watched several of your reviews and really appreciate the effort you put into them. I did purchase the Delta Table Saw. I understand the wobble issue with the throat plate and di go to the link that you provided. There were several options but none had a good description and some had multiple options without a good description. I take it the idea of this aftermarket plate is to help with the wobble and to keep the dust from jamming up. Am I correct? Since this video is now older do you still endorse this cover or has something maybe better come along? Again thank you!