Power Saws Reviews

We have a set of these Champion Rotobrute hole saws at work and they are the best hole saws I have ever seen. For years we used the blue mol hole saws but when your drilling through stainless steel they dont last long and it takes awhile to drill the hole. With the "Rotobrute" its like a hot knife through butter and they last far longer than the blue mols. Although they cost more they are well worth the price. I would like to get a set for my personel use when they become available. If you have to drill a lot of large holes in metal these are well worth the investment.

The 14 foot reach is a great asset when it is needed. However, at full length it does increase the effective weight significantly when leverage is factored in. Should be easily handled by those with average strength; but it is a bit more work for this old man reviewer. The telescoping pole reduces this concern when the extra length is not needed.

This puppy ain't cheap but it is worth the price. Laying ceramic tile by making many cuts and nibbling away till a tile fits properly around a door casing is a pain and very time consuming. 5 minutes of time with this saw (1 minute to get it out of the truck, 3 to get it out of the case and set up, 1/2 minute (i'm old) to get down on my knees and another 1/2 minute to make the cut) slide the tile under the jamb and casing for the perfect no grouting fit. WOW !!!
If the door binds on the tile, or anyother type floor, adjust the undercut saw accordingly and trim the door while in place! Your Done!!!

Used one extensively at a past jobsite. Very well made and reliable.

I just finished a large timber framing project and this saw mad it soo much easier, you can cut thru any wood, the 7.5 is way more power than you will ever need, but i like it.the 18 inch blades are very hard to come by and pricy. I ran it with 230 on the job site but now it is in my shop on 460, not a hard conversion the hardest part is getting a electrican to rewire every thing (not many houses have 460 running to there house). This saw will cut thru any wood as if you just were pulling the arm,and for 7500 it isnt your average siding cutting, dado choping kindeling cutting radial arm saw.

I've owned a Delta 34-829 10" 3 HP Tilting Arbor Unisaw with 52" Delta Unifence since 1989. The only differences I can see between my saw and the 36-820 Special Edition is the newer model has a better switch, and my fence guide-bar is black.

I've used my Delta table saw hundreds of times and have found it to be an outstanding tool. The cast-iron main table and two cast-iron side-wings are still perfectly flat (although not highly polished like the Powermatic model 66 table saw).

The 3 HP motor is a total powerhouse. When doing heavy-duty cutting, the motor never bogs down, or even slows down -- there are two V-belts to keep the blade turning. Tough work will go into the blade at a slower speed, but just push harder. Unless you run a production shop, there is no need to buy the 5 HP unit (which needs 3-phase service anyway). You'll need a 220-volt outlet for this tool.

If you can afford it and have the room in your shop, get a 52" cabinet grade table saw. With it, there's virtually no wood size you won't be able to handle. E.g., you can even rip a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood in half (at the 48" point) with this saw. The right hand table area is perfect to double as a router table. Not as good as a shaper, but less expensive and it takes no additional shop space. If you have less than a huge shop, put the table saw on a wheeled stand. I roll mine in place to use it, and then roll it back against the wall when done.

Getting the fence parallel to the blade took some time initially, as I recall, but I've never had to realign it in 16 years of use. E.g., wood never binds because the fence isn't parallel to the blade. The fence is so accurate and perfectly flat on all sides; there is no need to mark the wood to be cut. A ruler is adhered to the guide-rail and that's what you use to determine where to lock the fence. Simply put the red line from the fence locking assembly on the exact place on the ruler, and cut. The wood is the right width, every time.

I have no complaints with the Unifence. It's amazing that it has stayed in perfect alignment for 16 years. It never warps, bends, or twists. Unlike other fence systems, you can slide the fence forward or backward on the fence locking assembly, before tightening the fence in place. I find that useful, for example, when an anti-kickback device is attached to the fence and it gets in the way of the blade guard. It's also useful if you want extra fence length forward or backward, for control purposes. Simply unscrew two knobs and slide the fence into the desired position, then tighten the knobs. The fence shape is ideal for attaching kickback devices that clamp on because the aluminum is 1/8" thick and there is a large flat area the length of the fence that is ideal for this purpose.

The fence can be attached vertically (normal), or horizontally (flat) to the locking mechinism. In the flat position, the fence part that touches the wood is only 1/2" high, versus 3 �", when the fence is vertical. This is advantageous if the blade is tilted towards the fence and you need the fence close to the blade (i.e., when a high fence would impede the saw guard or blade), or, if part of the side of the work to be cut pokes out, assuming that part will ride above the 1/2" high fence (e.g., as in laminate work). I don't use this often, but it's a nifty feature of the Unifence. To move the fence to the left of the blade, loosen those two knobs, flip the fence end over end, and mount it on the right (instead of the left) of the fence locking assembly. Pull up on the locking mechanism's handle and the fence is easily removable from the saw to move it to the left, or, to get it out of the way (e.g., if using the "router table"). Like all top-of-the-line fences, the Unifence firmly locks into place with a single handle and the fence mechanism rides on a single guide rail. You cannot do precision table saw work without a perfectly accurate fence. The Unifence fills that bill.

My Unisaw's 4" dust port is connected to a 3 HP dust collection system. I don't use the Delta blade guard that came with the saw -- made my own out of 3/16" polycarbonate. Mine has three advantages over Delta (and most other) blade guards. My saw guard:

1.Is stronger, since it's thicker material
2.Prevents sawdust from flying out the front of it since it has piece of polycarbonate blocking that path
3.Has an airtight 3" hose port facing to the rear (tilted 11 degrees up from the table) on top of the guard. A 3" flexible hose is connected to the dust collection system. Between the 3" vacuum hose on top and the 4" vacuum hose underneath, almost all sawdust is sucked away.

About the only mechanical negative on the Delta, is that the blade raising/lowering and tilting mechanisms binds slightly at the end of their travel (unlike the Powermatic 66, which is better in this regard).

Table saws are amongst the most dangerous shop tools, along with radial arm saws. You can be seriously hurt, or even lose a body part if careless. In addition, on certain types of cuts, if you don't use an anti-kickback device, the blade can hurl a piece of wood backwards at great speed. To keep from being distracted, I always work alone, with no radio or TV going.

In spite of this being a professional grade cabinet saw, if the shop burned down tomorrow, I'd consider buying a Saw Stop brand table saw, (Sawstop dot com), because its blade stops instantly if it comes in contact with your hand or fingers. (I understand that Delta, Powermatic, and General declined to reengineer their table saws to include this safety feature.)

This saw is a very nice piece. It went together fairly easily in about 6 hours of assembly and adjustment, but well worth is. IT cuts so smooth,and the Biesmeyer is a great fence, most likely the best, the only other saw that ive used in this class is the 5 hp powermatic which is also a very nice saw but costs more and i think the delta paid a little more attention to detail.

all in all this saw has the power, features, and even has a compound capability. honestly this saw has side tapped holes for the table extension and everything. A GREAT VALUE. Just the basic's are needed on these saws for any level of Do-It-Yourselfer. Just take this in to consideration i own one i use it in a professional setting daily, see i'm a 10 year carpenter. just remember keep those saw blades sharp and happy cutting. ENJOY SINCERLY, S.A. BENSON

Who says you need to spend a lot of money to get a high quality miter saw? This saw is just incredible. It has plenty of power and will slice through anything you throw at it. It has plenty of features, like side extentions and a clamp. And it comes with a 2 year warranty. If you want a high quality compound miter saw but you don't want to spend tons of money, this is the saw for you. you won't be dissapointed!

I received the VP saw package on the 18th of December; one day earlier than estimated. All of the contents arrived as advertised in the value pack. Nice saw, plus the extra's are nice, especially the tool-belt and tape measure!! I took the saw out of the box and checked squareness of the blade, fence, etc. All were close enough for the job I was doing. Only adjustment I needed to make was a little more depth of cut when cross-cutting a 2 x 6. It was quick and simple to adjust. I used the saw to frame and constuct a new wooden fence (85 linear feet-a 2 day job). It made short work of cross-cutting the 2 x 4's and the 2 x 6's. The saw breezed through even the 2 x 6 treated lumber. It was worth the purchase just on the 1 job I did so far. It seems to be very solidly built. It's not light, but I'll take the little extra weight to get rigidity and durabilty. The only negative was the degree markings are printed on a sheet metal scale. I'd have prefered them to be raised cast letters that were part of the table. However, after 1 job I can't tell I've even used the saw. It should last me a lifetime. I like the numerous preset angles as well. Looking forward to making some more sawdust. I plan on building 2 decks before summer. This should really give it a work-out. I'm please with the results I received from this saw. Good value vs. price.