Brand | Delta |
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Color | 5 Horse Power |
Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
Surface Recommendation | Wood |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Included Components | Biesemeyer Fencce |
Voltage | 220 Volts |
Item Weight | 650 Pounds |
Speed | 4300 RPM |
Blade Length | 10 Inches |
Cutting Angle | 90 Degrees |
Manufacturer | Delta |
Part Number | 36-L552 |
Item Weight | 650 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 87 x 37 x 35 inches |
Item model number | 36-L552 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | 5 Horse Power |
Material | steel |
Horsepower | 5 hp |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 5 Year Warranty |
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5-Hp Unisaw with 52" Biesemeyer Fence
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Brand | Delta |
Color | 5 Horse Power |
Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
Surface Recommendation | Wood |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
About this item
- 10 in. 5 HP, 220V, Single Phase, Left Tilt Unisaw w/ Biesemeyer - 36-L552
- 52 in. Black Biesemeyer Fence Rails - 78-055b
- Black Fence Body - 78-919B
- Unisaw Black Table Board 31 in. for 52 in. Beisemeyer - 78-918B
- Black 2x2x34-1/4 in. Fence Legs - 78-998B
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ASIN | B002JOZ2BM |
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3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #941,395 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #22,523 in Power Tools (Tools & Home Improvement) |
Date First Available | July 30, 2009 |
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The Delta 36-l552 10-inch 5HP left-tilt unisaw with 52-Inch BIESEMEYER fence system has a push button Arbor lock makes the blade changing process simple and more natural with the use of only one wrench. The new 36-l552 unisaw offers the largest blade opening in class which makes fine tuning your riving knife and blade changes easier than ever. Features: the bevel dial allows fine tuning of the blade bevel with ease and provides accuracy you can trust to within 1/4 degree improved table-top geometry provides more surface area to stabilize the product and offers outstanding smoothness single-cast TRUNNION system results in incredible vibration control providing continuous smooth operation dual front Cranks make adjusting blade height and blade bevel easy, accurate, and repeatable the cabinet construction consists of a large cast-iron base providing stability and solid footing 5 HP true American Marathon motor provides added power what's in the box: Delta 36-l552 5 HP unisaw, 220V, 1 Phase, 60 Hz motor unisaw black table board for the 52-inch BIESEMEYER fence black 2-inch x 2-inch x 34-1/2-inch fence legs black precision BIESEMEYER fence body BIESEMEYER standard accessory drawer 52-Inch BIESEMEYER fence and tube. Delta’s 36-l552 left tilt cabinet saw is ideal for woodworking, cabinet making, and boat building. It features up-front dual-crank controls with Locking cams, Speedometer style scales and a 52 inch BIESEMEYER fence. The 5HP 220V motor cuts hardwoods and engineered products like MDF and melamine. The riving knife enables tool-less adjustment for through- and non-through cuts including grooves for shelves and picture frames as well as dadoes, rabbets, and cheek cuts for furniture. The single-cast TRUNNION provides increased vibration control. Largest throat plate in category eases blade changes. Storage under the table board is convenient and expandable. Bi-level dust extraction improves dust Collection. The 36-l500 is one of several pieces that make the 36-l552.
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Delta’s 36-L552 left tilt cabinet saw is ideal for woodworking, cabinet making, and boat building. It features up-front dual-crank controls with locking cams, speedometer style scales and a 52 inch Biesemeyer fence. The 5HP 220V motor cuts hardwoods and engineered products like MDF and melamine. The riving knife enables tool-less adjustment for through- and non-through cuts including grooves for shelves and picture frames as well as dadoes, rabbets, and cheek cuts for furniture. The single-cast trunion provides increased vibration control. Largest throat plate in category eases blade changes. Storage under the table board is convenient and expandable. Bi-level dust extraction improves dust collection. The 36-L500 is one of several pieces that make the 36-L552.
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Customers like the durability and smoothness of the saw. For example, they mention it's well made, and has smooth operation. That said, some complain about scratch resistance and missing parts. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, quality, fit, and weight.
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Customers like the durability of the saw. They mention it's well made, the quality is very good, and the shipping container was in very good condition. Some say that the saw itself seems fine and is pretty decent. Overall, most are satisfied with the durability and quality of the product.
"...Initial impressions:I believe this is a well built machine that will last a couple generations (with care of course)...." Read more
"...knife (normally the first thing removed on every table saw) seems to be pretty decent...." Read more
"...Saw itself seems fine but with limited use due to missing parts I can't really say...." Read more
"...I bought the mobile base with it, very sturdy. MAKE SURE YOU GET THE CORRECT MOBILE BASE...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the saw. They mention that it's powerful, quiet, and the operation is very smooth. The hand wheels are smooth, the table is dead flat, and that the sliding fence works very well. The stock general purpose blade makes pretty clean cuts.
"...Fit and finish are very good as well as the features. Operation is very smooth and noise is surprisingly not that bad...." Read more
"...The stock general purpose blade makes pretty clean cuts - not as good as Freud - but pretty close...." Read more
"...I recommend the saw. The sliding fence works very smooth - no bumps like my old one. BUT you must get it co planed level...." Read more
"...The saw cut all the tenons beautifully, and very accurately. I have owned a Delta arbor saw in the past but it had a three horse power motor...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the saw. Some mention that it is easy to do, with convenient controls and extensions tables. They say the blade guard is easy and convenient to use, and it required very little to none adjustments out of the box. However, some say that the most time consuming part of assembly is the instructions, and that a 4 year old could have done a better job.
"...US made - see aboveFront mounted controls - very easy to use and convenientPower switch - well designed and the off switch is great..." Read more
"...Assembly was pretty straightforward - with the exception of the table extensions (more on that later)...." Read more
"...The fence and table and all parts were very time consuming...." Read more
"...very convenient. For the cost of these units they should throw in a zero clearance insert along with the standard...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the saw. Some mention that it's amazing, superb, and beautiful. However, others say that it is sub-par, has a poor fence, and is cheaply made.
"...and in my opinion, the LeeCraft product is the only one worth using - superb and US made." Read more
"...Finally - the el-cheapo table extension......yuck......worthless.....very cheaply made. Not sure why Delta even bothered making it...." Read more
"...machine, are very easy to turn, and the angle-changing one has a very nice dial that has 1/2 degree fiducials. It seems very high quality to me...." Read more
"...The item I purchased was a Delta 36 L336 Table saw...The worse quality I've seen on a table saw that sells for over $2500...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the saw. Some mention that the fit and finish are very good, while others say that it's off set by a half inch, the measurements were put in the wrong place, and the legs for the extension table are too short.
"...The measurements were put in the wrong place on the fence tube...." Read more
"...Fit and finish are very good as well as the features. Operation is very smooth and noise is surprisingly not that bad...." Read more
"...It's a great solid base by Delta but it's too small...." Read more
"...it came time to set up the fence I ran into an issue, the guide tube was about 5" off from where the instructions said it should be...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the saw. Some mention it's sturdy and built to last, while others say it'd be better suited for light work.
"...I would not buy the base again because the saw is so heavy , I don't think I'll move it...." Read more
"...It is heavy and passes the "nickle test" - though on shut down there is a bit of a "shake" but not at start up...." Read more
"...Tractor with pallet forks moved the rest of the way. It is HEAVY. The shipping container was in very good condition, which was a pleasant surprise...." Read more
"...The saw is heavy.....very heavy. I bought the 5HP version - and its a beast. The table on the main part of the saw is dead flat and very smooth...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scratch resistance of the saw. They mention that the black extension table scratches real easy, and the wooden extension table was damaged in shipping. The pallet was smashed up pretty good, and some card board was cuffed. The plywood laminate on the fence was busted up and arrived cracked. The fence rails were scratched up, and engineering that creates a potentially dangerous situation when ripping.
"...The fence rails were scratched up. The el-cheapo table extension suffered the most damage as the corners were busted and mushroomed up...." Read more
"...It was wrapped very well , some card board was scuffed , I opened it and found no damaged...." Read more
"...table was damaged in shipping, with a scratched top and two broken corners. I plan to ask for these damaged items to be replaced." Read more
"...It arrived and the pallet was smashed up pretty good. Not a scratch on the saw but a little chip on the side table...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts in the saw. They mention that the hardware to secure the tube rail to the front rail assembly is missing.
"...Saw itself seems fine but with limited use due to missing parts I can't really say...." Read more
"...than expected and when it was un-packed, I discovered that half the hardware was missing. Called Amazon 2 weeks ago and was promised the hardware...." Read more
"...The mounting hardware to secure the tube rail to the front rail assembly was missing...." Read more
"Have ordered two of these saws. Both came with missing rails for the fence. Can't give a reviewing how the product works just the poor service." Read more
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Initial impressions:
I believe this is a well built machine that will last a couple generations (with care of course). I am pleased that it is made in America, by and large. No doubt some things are sourced from China and such, but for the most part this is US made. It is heavy and passes the "nickle test" - though on shut down there is a bit of a "shake" but not at start up. Fit and finish are very good as well as the features. Operation is very smooth and noise is surprisingly not that bad. Arbor run out was less than .001".
Likes:
US made - see above
Front mounted controls - very easy to use and convenient
Power switch - well designed and the off switch is great
Weight - makes the saw stable and smooth running
Power - NO problem chewing through anything I've thrown at it
Riving knife - LOVE this and how it works (more on it later)
Guard - actually useful and I do find myself using it often
Accessory drawer - really a great idea and keeps blades and things handy
Angle gauge dial - makes bevel cuts easier
Included blade - actually very good quality, made by Leitz
Dislikes:
Black table and fence - I've noticed my garage is darker now, I do wish it was light gray or white
Wishes for improvement:
Fence - the faces are not as flat as I'd like them to be. Also, my fence wasn't 90* to the table, and I used a piece of UHMWPE tape to shim it. This works, but now the fence catches on the miter slot and extension wing/table joint. Like the other review mentioned, for what this saw cost and the improvements in the saw itself, I wish they gave more attention to the fence as well. It is critical.
Table flatness - overall table flatness was within .0015" or better, EXCEPT right in front of the blade. There was a dip here, the WORST place to have a variation and it was ~.0025".
Dust collection - not bad really, but it could be better. I suppose sealing the cracks and openings in the cabinet would help quite a bit.
Motor cover screw - I replaced the Allen head screw with an M6 thumb screw.
Some other points to mention are as follows:
Set up was rather easy, all things considered. Instructions and DVD were good. The extension wings took some time and a bit of shimming, but the set screws that came in the hardware bag really helped to dial it in flat to the table. Aligning the miter slots with the blade can be time consuming, but not a hard task. I got mine to within ~.0015" but it wasn't too bad from the factory. The riving knife is GREAT, but properly aligning it is CRITICAL for safe and accurate cuts. This is a trial and error process that isn't hard, but it just takes some time. Don't rush it and make sure it's right. Same deal with the fence. Make sure it is aligned correctly.
Important tools for proper set up are a precision square (better than .001"), dial indicator, precision straight edge (24" or more), feeler gauge set. A helper is great.
Overall, I am very pleased with this saw. It could certainly use some improvements, especially for what this machine costs. However, those are minor issues in the grand scheme of things and I am happy I finally bit the bullet and bought this Unisaw when the price had dropped. One thing I will HIGHLY recommend is a zero clearance insert, and in my opinion, the LeeCraft product is the only one worth using - superb and US made.
The main part of the saw was well packed and arrived in excellent condition. The saw is heavy.....very heavy. I bought the 5HP version - and its a beast. The table on the main part of the saw is dead flat and very smooth. Assembly was pretty straightforward - with the exception of the table extensions (more on that later). I love the gigantic throat opening - i could almost fit my head in there. The large opening coupled with the handy spindle stop button & large offset wrench makes blade changes a breeze. Adjusting the blade to be parallel to the miter slots is super simple. The large handles on front are fantastic. The riving knife (normally the first thing removed on every table saw) seems to be pretty decent. The stock general purpose blade makes pretty clean cuts - not as good as Freud - but pretty close. There was some shipping damage - Amazon was great to work with on rectifying that.
Now for the negatives:
This shipped via Amazon - they subbed it out to Pilot. They were supposed to call me to coordinate the delivery date as i was supposed to be here to receive it. They did not call - they simply left it on my concrete pad outside my shop. No signatures were required. It was almost a $3,000 machine - that they just left outside my shop. This is the second issue i have had with Pilot delivering for Amazon. Although the main saw was packaged well - the other 2 boxes were not. They were cardboard boxes - with an insufficient amount of foam inside. The boxes would not hold up to normal handling considering the weight of the items inside. The plywood laminate on the fence was busted up on the corner and rolled over. The fence rails were scratched up. The el-cheapo table extension suffered the most damage as the corners were busted and mushroomed up. After some calls with Amazon - they made it right. The cast iron top had numerous sharp corners - so sharp that i sliced my hand open trying to assemble one of the cast iron wings. The method of leveling the cast iron wings is very finicky. they simply use 2 set screws on each wing to get it level. But as you tighten the wings with the 3 bolts - it draws the wings down. It also means the middle bolt (that doesnt have a set screw) bows the extension when tightened up. So its hit or miss trying to level them. By far this is the most time consuming part of assembly. So far - ive been unable to adjust the rip fence so that it slides left/right easily without compromising its ability to stay in position when clamped. If i get it to slide easily when unclamped - the fence moves with very minimal pressure when clamped. When i get it to hold position properly when clamped - its very difficult to slide it into position when its unclamped. The dust collection has a shroud around the bottom half of the blade - and at first looks very promising. But it hasnt been terribly effective at collecting all the dust. every couple weeks i have had to clean out the cabinet that the dust collection didnt remove. As many folks mentioned in their reviews - the legs on the el-cheapo extension arent long enough. So i had to get longer bolts to get it level. Finally - the el-cheapo table extension......yuck......worthless.....very cheaply made. Not sure why Delta even bothered making it. Once i get caught up in my shop - i will certainly be making a replacement.
For the price - i am very happy. There are some minor issues that Delta needs to address to make this an excellent saw.