DELTA 36-979 10-Inch Left-Tilt 1-1/2-Horsepower Contractor Saw with No Fence, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase

by DELTA

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The DELTA 36-979 10-inch Left-Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw features a powerful 1-1/2 HP induction motor that makes quick work of your toughest cutting operations. It has a precision-milled arbor face flange and a durable work surface made of cast iron, and has independent height and bevel controls so you can adjust the blade precisely. Thanks to its convenient mobile base, you can easily move it around your work area, and there is also a 4-inch dust port that will fit most common vacuums. A T-slot miter gauge is also included with positive stops at 45 and 90 degrees. Both the blade carriage and the trunnion are also made of cast iron, so vibration is minimized. The saw can accommodate multiple fence options including the DELTA 36-T3, 36-U30, and 36-B30. Included with this saw is two cast iron wings, a woodworking blade, see-through blade guard, anti-kickback splitter, blade wrench, and instruction manual.

From the Manufacturer

DELTA 36-979 10-Inch Left-Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with No Fence, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 290 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000H0RNL2
• Item model number: 36-979
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,867 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #90 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Table Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is one HEAVY saw, August 7, 2006

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L. Schwenk (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 36-979 10-Inch Left-Tilt 1-1/2-Horsepower Contractor Saw with No Fence, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Pick this one up at Lowes. Actually the first one had a huge dent in it so Lowes replaced it the same day. I think Lowes needs to be more carefull in the handling of these boxes. The box was actually too heavy for us to drag off the back of the pickup so we had to unpack there. Did I mention the box is heavy! After laying out all the parts we started putting together the stand. An air ratchet sure comes in handy here. The instruction say do no tighten the nuts. This is very important as when you get to the final pieces of the frame you'll need to push, pull, and twist the pieces to fit. But once everything is there, tighten everything up and it's SOLID. Installing the housing, cast iron tables and motor were all pretty easy. Although we had to take off the power switch to install the T30 rail and fence; which overall is pretty easy to do. You'll need to read the instructions carefully and look at the pictures first. Then re-read the step and assemble. Flipping the switch the first time and it purrs to life. Not very loud at all but very powerfull. Don't forget you'll need the recommended 20 amp circuit for this. It can be rewired if you have a dedicated shop and want to use it as 220 volt. The instructions don't say but you can add extra tables to the top. I'm adding an extra cast iron on the right and aluminum on the left. The outfeed table is another issue. I'm still looking at what to do there so I can keep the saw mobile to move around the garage. The Delta 50-302 outfeed table might work, but I haven't got it yet to try.

Enjoy the saw. It's a good saw for $450. Dont' forget that doesn't include a fence, which will set you back another $150, 300, or $600 depending on what you want. I picked the $150 T30 fence and it works perfectly.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars smooth, December 30, 2006

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J. Roth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 36-979 10-Inch Left-Tilt 1-1/2-Horsepower Contractor Saw with No Fence, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

The out of box experience with this saw was terrific. Detailed instructions, well-marked parts and a good quality machine all added up to a pretty straightforward assembly. The saw is quiet and powerful. It is so smooth and substantial that I can stand a nickel on its end on the table when it is in operation. The two cast iron wings give the table a smooth, precise finish. I added the T2 fence, which is quite substantial and more than adequate for my needs as an amateur weekend woodworker. It attached to the saw without any problem. I bought the saw at Lowe's, so I wouldn't have to hassle with (or wait for) delivery, and it was a few dollars cheaper. The saw is beastly heavy, nearly 300 pounds, so you need to have a strategy ready for how you get it to your workshop. It is a great saw for those who, like me, are stepping up from a bench-top or "hobby" saw into something more substantial.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great saw for the money, October 12, 2007

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SBE "Tool Addict" (Evansville, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 36-979 10-Inch Left-Tilt 1-1/2-Horsepower Contractor Saw with No Fence, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this saw from Amazon recently when the price dropped to 300 with free shipping. I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime, and now that I have the saw in my possession, I would have no trouble paying the usual price at which Amazon and Lowe's carry this item.

I am moving up from another Delta saw, a TS-300 Shopmaster that falls somewhere between a benchtop and a contractor's saw. Keep that in mind as you read my comments, because this 36-979 is a huge step up.

The cast iron table surface is expansive, and mine is dead flat. My only complaint in this are is that the main surface area arrived not nearly as smoothly ground as the table wings. The wings are mirror like, and the main surface is certainly flat enough, but still has tiny swirls and ridges that I am not thrilled about.

The saw was well packaged, and arrived without a problem from Eagle Freight. Everything was in the package and ready to go.

The instructions are not the easiest to follow, but they are not as impossible as some other reviewers had me thinking. You can actually log on to Delta's service site and print out a PDF of the manual if you are concerned (which is what I did before purchasing the saw). By far the most difficult part is attaching the wheels to the stand. I have long skinny fingers, and this was still a feat of acrobatics.

The only machine tolerance I am not thrilled about (besides the main table surface) is the play in the mounting pins for the motor. The motor shifts around 1/8" while on the pins, which makes it difficult to keep your setup perfect, especially if you regularly take the motor on and off (like if you are, say, a contractor...). All the alignment was done perfectly at the factory. I used my dial indicator, and everything was within .001" of dead-on.

The motor absolutely purrs. Keep in mind, again, that I am stepping up from a direct drive saw that wailed in terror everytime I asked it to turn on. This motor does definitely draw quite a few amps, though, so I'm not sure how much luck you'd have with a 15 amp circuit.

The included blade is the included blade, what more can you say? Maybe I will make a clock out of it.

I was not happy with the throat insert, but it was easy to rout out some zero clearance plates with some 1/2" scrap I had lying around. These seem to work great.

This saw does not come with a fence, but I picked up a Biesemeyer during Lowe's recent punting of those items. I must admit I find myself opening the garage door regularly just to look at the Bies on my new saw. It is a thing of beauty, both in appearance and performance. I had a Unifence on my other table saw, which I also loved, but there is something really fantastic about the weight and stability of the Bies.

Dust collection is not fantastic, but it's not terrible, either. It's nice that the saw includes a chute so that you don't have to purchase that item separately.

The off switch is large and hard to miss, and you have some freedom (but not much) as to where you mount it. I am doing my best to keep the blade guard on, but it is difficult. I wish it were easier to take on and off for non-through cuts. As it stands, you have to take off the throat plate and get out a wrench to remove the 2 bolts that hold it on. I may replace these with wingnuts soon.

Even if you can't find the saw at the price I did, I would buy it. Unless you're willing to drop a few more hundred and get a hybrid or a Grizzly 1023, this is a great saw for the money. It feels heavy and stable, the motor is plenty powerful for the hobbyist woodworker, and the built-in mobile base (while a pain to assemble) actually works.