DELTA 36-250 Sidekick 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Stand

by Delta

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With easy portability and adjustment features built for speed, Delta's Sidekick 10-inch sliding compound miter saw makes a great cutting partner. Weighing in at only 56 pounds, the Sidekick is definitely designed for the job site, rather than the woodshop. Unlike other saws in its class, the Sidekick's entire base pivots--a distinctive feature that surely helped Delta build such a lightweight saw. The entire stand and saw also conveniently fold together for one-person carrying; it's pretty slick. The saw's dual horizontal rods are located underneath the base, too, which certainly protects the saw's slide and also seems to give the saw a lower, more stable center of balance. The ergonomic D-shaped handle is comfortable for either left- or right-handed use. The cam-action miter lock--always a good idea with miter saws--is definitely quicker and easier to use than the old traditional screw locks. This saw only bevels to the left, however, and setting the miter gauge requires more effort than we'd like. The scale is set from behind the fence, which means you have to lean over the saw a bit to set your angle. It isn't a hassle, exactly, but it might be more effort than finish carpenters--who have to dial in exact angles all day long--would like. However, anyone would appreciate the stock stops, which extend up to 59 inches down the stand. As is standard, Delta's Sidekick has positive stops set at 0, 22-1/2, 31.62, and 45 degrees. Spinning a 10-inch blade at 5,000 rpm, the Sidekick cuts widths to 11-1/2 inches at 90 degrees and 8 inches at 45 degrees. It's a good, solid saw, all in all, especially for contractors who want big cutting capacity and who are tired of lugging heavy compound miter saws and stands around. --Justin Paul

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Delta 36-250 Sidekick 10-Inch Compound Miter saw with Stand

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31 x 27 x 22 inches ; 70 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 70 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223A2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 36-250
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,160 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Saw with accessories for Good price, November 10, 1999

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This review is from: DELTA 36-250 Sidekick 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Stand (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a really good saw with a host of accessories that usually are not included with others. The stand is nice and sturdy although the work supports could be a little beefier. The only real gripe I have with this saw is the table adjustment. The table does not lock at the common mitre's very well. It takes a little time to get it precise because of the lack of stops. All-in-all, a great package for the price.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great saw!, December 30, 1999

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Thorsten von Eicken (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 36-250 Sidekick 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Stand (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought one of these two years ago to build my first greenhouse. I just love it! I looked at alternatives, and at the time there just wasn't much else to compare. I cut many 4x6's as well as small delicate items.
The included saw blade is good, but I bought a better one (a Freud) since for fine work.
The sliding mechanism is great and the stand is very convenient. I was worried that it would be too flimsy, but that's not the case. It certainly flexes, but since the saw is firmly attached to the metal table, it doesn't really matter. And it certainly can't be beat for convenience, unless you have space for a fixed mount.
The sliding mechanism is very smooth and seems to resist dirt very well.
As mentioned in another review, the mitre stops could be firmer. Also, when setting an arbitrary angle, one has to wiggle a bit back and forth to get a precise setting.
Overall, it's a big ticket item, but I'm so glad I went for it. A cheaper item would have caused so much more work and grief.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Holding up well, January 6, 2003

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Mad Dog "maddog6969" (TimbuckThree, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 36-250 Sidekick 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Stand (Tools & Home Improvement)

Our sidekick has received much use and abuse and continues to work like a dream. We've used it as a framing saw on three large and countless smaller projects and for hundreds of compound miter cuts on hardwood. The saw still cuts square as the day it was new. The stand is a little flexy, but is fine for all but long, very heavy lumber. With an additional work stand, cutting long 4x6 treated posts is easy to do alone. I really shopped long and hard before buying and was worried about if this was the right tool, but it has proven itself worthy and a good value.