Delta Industrial 36-585 10-Inch Dual Bevel Front Bevel Lock Compound Miter saw

by Delta

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Delta Industrial 36-585 10-Inch Dual Bevel Front Bevel Lock Compound Miter saw

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.1 x 23 inches ; 40 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 40 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: B0000EI96I
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 36-585
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,901 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Deal Out There, December 12, 2003

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Robert (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delta Industrial 36-585 10-Inch Dual Bevel Front Bevel Lock Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is my first Delta product. Apparently, it's a new model. I looked at most of the other miter saws out there and pretty much made up my mind to just grab the DeWalt 703, which seemed to be the best made for the price. I base a lot of my judgement on feel and the DeWalt seemed to be the beefiest. Then I stumbled on the Delta 36-585 at Home Depot. It seemed just as sturdy as the DeWalt, maybe just a tiny bit less so (I mean TINY) but it had way more features and capability, for the same price. I think they were running a special or introductory offer, because it was $199. I haven't seen it for less than $260 anywhere else, including the Internet. The saw is complete quality. Everything feels rock solid and tight. The cuts, miter, bevel, and 90 degree, are dead-on accurate too. A great thing about it is the dual bevel capability, which is only available on much more expensive saws, at least the ones that I've seen. Also included are steel extension wings and a clamp, which I think are optional in the DeWalt. Another really great feature is the fact that the locking mechanisms for both the miter and bevel are right up front. No reaching behind to loosen the bevel clamp. Easy and fast! This saw is high quality and light, and a breeze to use. I'd recommend it to anyone, even if you can't find it at the lower price.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate right out of the box, January 3, 2004

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Practical Gourmet "practicalgourmet" (mid-coast Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delta Industrial 36-585 10-Inch Dual Bevel Front Bevel Lock Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

My husband and I are home-improving our 1881 Cape on a budget, and we purchased this saw and a portable table saw as Christmas presents for one another. This saw will make that work a LOT easier.

We read reviews here on Amazon, in various shop magazines, websites and solicited advice from experienced carpenters & home improvement cronies. Having done our homework, we ended up with the Delta 36-585 when the weekend before Christmas 2003, Home Depot had a sale on power tools -- 20% off.

We have used it pretty much daily since. It was basically set to go right out of the box. We checked the blade alignment and miters for accuracy and it was smack dab on, no need to adjust ANYTHING! We were amazed.

The dual bevel feature with the front lock is great. Miter and bevel angles are easy to set. Unlike other saws even beyond this price range, this saw included a clamp and extension wings. The included blade is fine for most work, and sharp enough to make very clean 45 degree miter cuts. We've used it to frame in oak, a set-in section of granite tile on our countertop, and it made the cuts perfectly.

Although the saw included a dust bag, don't be fooled. MAYBE 20% of the sawdust generated is captured. We plan to connect the saw to our Shop-Vac but of course, have to find the appropriate connector widget to do so. If all shop tools had standardized dust collection fittings, the world would be a cleaner place. Even so, this saw still rates 5 stars in my opinion, as few other saws do any better with dust collection.

We think this saw is an excellent value for the price, and with care it should last for years.

*****November 2005 Update*****
We are so pleased with this saw we decided to update our review. We underestimated just how incredibly useful a compound miter saw is, and this one seems exceptionally good. Since purchasing it nearly 2 years ago, we have made many old-house repairs, built birdhouses and feeders, cut plastic gutter parts, replaced the siding on our barn cutting wooden clapboard and all the fussy trim, and this summer, used it (and the original blade, now in need or sharpening) to build a 14x20 deck from pressure treated lumber. WOW, we couldn't live without it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this one over Dewalt, March 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Delta Industrial 36-585 10-Inch Dual Bevel Front Bevel Lock Compound Miter saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was tired of using my circular saw and not getting "Dead on " cuts. Sure 90 degree cuts were easy but the others were time consuming. A project I started in the house convinced me now is the time to shoot the lock off my wallet and buy a compound miter saw. I didn't need the big 12" saw and I don't use the saw every day. As always I wanted a good quality saw. I looked around and did my research before heading to home depot. I was stuck between the Dewalt and the Delta. Both had many of the same features but the Delta had more. Dewalt had accessories I could buy, but the Delta already had them in the box. I didn't have to order anything or pay anything extra. Still I was going back and forth as to which was a better saw. DeWalt has a great reputation for a reason. I spoke with the very knowledgeable man in the tool corral and he spoke highly of both. Being I was a "weekend warrior" he suggested I opt for the saw that had the same power but came with more accessories. I bought the Delta and have no regrets. It was accurate right out of the box. The bevel adjustment is right up front. No reaching around the back like most saws. The slide out handles and clamp have been extremely useful. I might eventually get a better blade but the one included has worked just fine. It zips right through and does it accurately. I bought this saw to speed up my work and it has done just that. If I had to do it all over again I would again buy the Delta.