Delta Table Saw

[rh111]

I was looking at the 36-675 or 36-680. The only real difference is in the tops. Both have a cast center section. The 36-675 has stamped steel wings and the 36-680 has cast wings. Does anyone have one of these saws or can provide feedback.

Thank you

[SHADOWFOX]

I have the 36-675 and it is a solid table saw and I am very happy with it. I was one of the lucky ones who got this saw for $317.00 when HD had them on clearance. The assembly was straight forward and clearly explained in the manual. I've ran 8/4 pieces of Maple, Cherry, Oak and Padauk and the saw cut through them with ease. I replaced the stock blade with a Freud LU84R001 and most of the pieces I've ran through the saw did not need to be ran through the jointer. I have built a mobile base and I've added a router table extension to the right side to replace the stamped steel wing. I am planning to install a bench dog cast iron router table to replace the stamped steel wing on the left side. I also bought the longer rails for the T2 fence to increase the cutting capacity of the saw. The fence is solid and accurate. I have been busy doing stuff around the house that I have not had time to finish the mobile base, I would say I am about 90% done with it and will post pics once it is done. The 36-680 is pretty much the same except it has a cast iron wings. My recommendation is to buy the 36-675 and use the money you save to buy a nicer blade, a mobile base and a Power Twist Plus Belt because it makes a world of difference.

Hope this helps.

[tlt]

No experience with the 36-675, but I have the 36-680 and love it. It is rock solid, and should be the last saw I ever buy. The 36-682 variety comes with a bissemeyer fence which has made life a lot easier. The price on this saw fluctuates greatly on amazon, but I picked it up for $550 earlier this year.

[Knottscott]

I had a 36-680 in the shop last spring for a couple of weeks. Nice competitive saw at the right price. If the price is much up over $600, I think I'd lean toward a hybrid or Grizzly contractor saw, or look at the newer Delta's with the built in mobile base.

[cabinetman]

I've got an older version of the 680, and no complaints. Using the proper sharp blade most table saws perform as they should. I see too much brand gloating/ bashing about tools. I believe making a decision on what is affordable, and making it work, along with learning how to set it up and use it properly is key.



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[rh111]

I bit the bullet and got the 36-680 for about $450 on sale. Also got a good mobile base for about $50 when I bought the saw. Considering that the saw goes for $600 and up normally, I feel that I got a pretty good deal.

[Knottscott]

I bit the bullet and got the 36-680 for about $450 on sale. Also got a good mobile base for about $50 when I bought the saw. Considering that the saw goes for $600 and up normally, I feel that I got a pretty good deal.

You got a great deal! Hope you'll pick up a really nice blade or two to optimize it....that stock blade won't do it justice. Congrats and enjoy!

[SHADOWFOX]

I bit the bullet and got the 36-680 for about $450 on sale. Also got a good mobile base for about $50 when I bought the saw. Considering that the saw goes for $600 and up normally, I feel that I got a pretty good deal.

That is an awesome deal, M8t!

Look for some deals on a power twist belt and once you install it on your saw, it kind a sounds like the table saw on the Woodcraft commercial, it's got the clean and steady hummm to it and you won't feel any vibration at all.