JLNorthGA
Active Member
We've an older Delta contractor's saw (Model 10) with stamped steel wings and a tube mounted fence. It was formerly owned by a contractor and has seen better days. The stand is not the best. It does work though. I can rip up to 24" W using the saw. I've ripped 2 x with the saw and it is okay if I do it slowly.
A newer Delta contractor's saw with a 1 1/2 hp motor, cast iron wings and a 30" Biesemeyer fence is available. It is a lot nicer saw. It is heavier, more robust and has all the accessories such as a dado insert as well as some spare blades.
Realistically - the table saw is the least used tool in our shop. Should I consider replacing it? The price of the other saw would be on the order of $600 (and I have to go pick it up). The new saw would give us the capability to rip up to 30" - which is a big plus. It would have a Biesemeyer fence - which is more precise and accurate than the old tube mounted fence. The 1 1/2 hp motor would be similar.
If I want to do heavy ripping - I have my cabinet saw (5 hp) available at home. I also have all the accessories (dado inserts, dado blades, tenoning jig, etc.).
Should I consider it? Is it worth begging and pleading for the extra bucks?
A newer Delta contractor's saw with a 1 1/2 hp motor, cast iron wings and a 30" Biesemeyer fence is available. It is a lot nicer saw. It is heavier, more robust and has all the accessories such as a dado insert as well as some spare blades.
Realistically - the table saw is the least used tool in our shop. Should I consider replacing it? The price of the other saw would be on the order of $600 (and I have to go pick it up). The new saw would give us the capability to rip up to 30" - which is a big plus. It would have a Biesemeyer fence - which is more precise and accurate than the old tube mounted fence. The 1 1/2 hp motor would be similar.
If I want to do heavy ripping - I have my cabinet saw (5 hp) available at home. I also have all the accessories (dado inserts, dado blades, tenoning jig, etc.).
Should I consider it? Is it worth begging and pleading for the extra bucks?