bob493 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Im done playing with the 'vintage' table saw. http://www.lowes.com/pd_631326-34340-36-5000_1z0wck2__?productId=50247159&pl=1 Any reason to not get this? I get 10% off too. Im a fan of bisemeyer fencing personally, and I want STRAIGHT cuts. I don't want/need anything else. Just a straight cut. Jigs make up the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I've had too much frustration with Delta's parts issues to consider any of their tools. That was a few years ago, but I haven't read that it's improved any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, drzaius said: I've had too much frustration with Delta's parts issues to consider any of their tools. That was a few years ago, but I haven't read that it's improved any. I have heard a lot of problems with this also. Plus I would be a little skeptical of just a 2.5" port for dust collection on a table saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I did a ton of research before i bought my PM1000 and was about the buy the 36-5000 but wanted to buy a saw that would last the rest of my life. Knotscott recommends the 36-725 a lot which appears to be the little brother to this saw. Reviews on both the 36-5000 and 36-725 are favorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 why not go for a grizzly for that price ? http://www.grizzly.com/search?q=(category:%22Table+Saws%22)+AND+(blade_size:%2210+in.%22)+AND+(horsepower:%222+HP%22) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 It's not just the parts problems. They have for years had a record of promised product that never appears, or is delayed indefinitely, or might be released. They just don't know who the hell they are anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 If you search with the part number, it should bring up a lot of discussions about this specific saw. I don't remember specifics but have read a lot of discussions about it on both sides of the fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 1 hour ago, bob493 said: Im done playing with the 'vintage' table saw. http://www.lowes.com/pd_631326-34340-36-5000_1z0wck2__?productId=50247159&pl=1 Any reason to not get this? I get 10% off too. Im a fan of bisemeyer fencing personally, and I want STRAIGHT cuts. I don't want/need anything else. Just a straight cut. Jigs make up the rest. I have read one review of this saw where the owner was satisfied. Every other review I have read from an owner express various areas of dissatisfaction. In looking at the saw myself out of curiosity I too would move on. Even taking into account that the person who put the floor model together may not know the tool, there were too many sub-standard things about the machine for my liking at that price-point. I have a 60% rule. If after doing my research, the best I can find is no cheaper than 60% of what a much better tool costs, I save a little longer and get a good one ;-) The "good" one may be one thing to one person and another thing to someone else but, you know what I mean . . . I wouldn't pay $170 for a Woodcraft Low angle Jack when I could have a Lee Valley for about 40% more for example. Nothing against anyone enjoying their Woodriver LAJ, its just an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 CSA ratings are held to a higher standard. They can't sell it in Canada without one. The saw you you are looking at only has a UL rating. An engineer taught me to look for the CSA rating because UL is funded by the companies they rate which doesn't appeal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob493 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Why is finding a table saw so difficult haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 16 hours ago, bob493 said: Why is finding a table saw so difficult haha Not difficult at all. Go to www.sawstop.com & take your pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 4 minutes ago, drzaius said: Not difficult at all. Go to www.sawstop.com & take your pick There are lots of viable saws out there if you're willing to plunk down the change for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob493 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 59 minutes ago, drzaius said: Not difficult at all. Go to www.sawstop.com & take your pick Haha, lemme rephrase. Why is finding a decent table saw under 750$ so difficult... xD 54 minutes ago, TIODS said: There are lots of viable saws out there if you're willing to plunk down the change for them. And there is the crux of the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 11 minutes ago, bob493 said: Haha, lemme rephrase. Why is finding a decent table saw under 750$ so difficult... xD And there is the crux of the issue You're never going to find the SawStop or PM for your price range.. The Grizzly 715P is pretty close to your price range and a good saw. Otherwise, you just keep surfing CL and being unhappy with your current situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I have no experience with them, but an awful lot of people like the Grizzly products for being a great value. I think it would be a much better choice than the Delta. And Grizzly has great customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I don't have experience with Grizzly's table saw but I have had one of their jointers for 20 odd years and only replaced the switch about 3 years ago. I know there are a fair amount of people here that have the saws and are happy. The other thing you get from Grizzly that you won't get from CL is a warranty. Maybe the way to think of this is this is your "second to last" table saw purchase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Ive had a 715 in my shopping cart for a week, I just haven't been able to pull the trigger. For the price range, no other saw can compete, from my research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 29 minutes ago, bleedinblue said: For the price range, no other saw can compete, from my research. So then whats the problem with your trigger finger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 31 minutes ago, bleedinblue said: Ive had a 715 in my shopping cart for a week, I just haven't been able to pull the trigger. For the price range, no other saw can compete, from my research. I certainly have no regrets. You can spend your time pondering options or making sawdust.. I chose to make sawdust.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just financial guilt really. I've spent quite a lot on tools and on my car the past year or so. Part of me wonders if it was a test when the wife said "don't sell the Domino, just buy the saw," lol. I'll still get it I'm sure, I just need a couple beers first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Part of me wonders if it was a test when the wife said "don't sell the Domino, just buy the saw," lol. Oh its a test. Its always a test! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 47 minutes ago, bleedinblue said: Just financial guilt really. I've spent quite a lot on tools and on my car the past year or so. Part of me wonders if it was a test when the wife said "don't sell the Domino, just buy the saw," lol. I'll still get it I'm sure, I just need a couple beers first! I think you may be in need of psychiatric help. Your wife tells you it is okay and you still think you need beer for the decision? I would be using the beer for refreshment will I unpacked my new saw, end of story. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, bleedinblue said: Just financial guilt really. I've spent quite a lot on tools and on my car the past year or so. Part of me wonders if it was a test when the wife said "don't sell the Domino, just buy the saw," lol. I'll still get it I'm sure, I just need a couple beers first! Stop on over.. Test drive mine and the beer is on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 2 hours ago, TIODS said: Stop on over.. Test drive mine and the beer is on me You got it. Long drive from Missouri, but I do like beer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 This has been posted before, but in case you need a reminder of the difference between permission and a dare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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