Know anything about Delta 36-979 Table Saws?

[Vne]

I just picked this "industrial" table saw up at auction for $351.00. I've been wanting a decent table saw for a long time and Delta seems to be a good name in the biz so I just lept without looking. Turns out there's little to no info on them on the internet. Plenty of info on the 36-752 saw but none on mine. Not a single video of the 979!

You guys know anything about them? Know anyone that has one? Are they good? I'm really curious to get some idea of how it's similar or different from the 36-752. I'm only using that as my easiest point of comparison. Hope I didn't pay too much for it...

Any info is much appreciated!

Im on my way now to go destroy a few vertebra trying to put the thing in the back of my SUV.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Some reviews of it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/36-979-Left-Tilt-2-Horsepower-Contractor-230-Volt/product-reviews/B000H0RNL2


A review and comments on Lumberjocks.com: http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/79

 

[Voi]

Those saws can be difficult to adjust. I have heard great things about the PALS adjustment accessory.

I'm not suggesting you run out and buy those but if you find out the blade is not parallel with the miter slots then I'd buy them up front, once you know which one you need.

Is there a stock splitter? If you have alignment issues with the blade you might want to look into aftermarket riving knives or possible a product called Shark Guard. I have no idea if either of those are made for your saw but worth looking into if you have alignment issues that are tough to sort out.

Of course if you're doing mostly 90 degree rips in 3/4 stock then you could make your own.

 

[Vne]

Those saws can be difficult to adjust. I have heard great things about the PALS adjustment accessory.

I'm not suggesting you run out and buy those but if you find out the blade is not parallel with the miter slots then I'd buy them up front, once you know which one you need.

Is there a stock splitter? If you have alignment issues with the blade you might want to look into aftermarket riving knives or possible a product called Shark Guard. I have no idea if either of those are made for your saw but worth looking into if you have alignment issues that are tough to sort out.

Just researched the PALS kit. It's only $20. Appears to be a worthwhile purchase. I'm gonna jump on that. Guess I need a dial indicator too.

I don't know if this has a stock splitter or not, to be honest. This is my first table saw so I'm not very familiar with all aspects of them. I know I need a fence for it. Seems like a Biesemeyer fence is the way to go. Probably get a saw-stop some day. But man are they expensive.

I have a lot of safety videos to watch before I start using this thing! I really like all my fingers and would prefer to keep them.

Thanks for the advice!