Delta 36 725T2 6 Month Update - Regrets?

After having this saw for 6 months and running countless boards through, across and over it - here are my thoughts, problems and "wishes".
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[@MrPither999]

I believe the people that have experienced issues with the motor are running it on a 15 amp circuit. I run mine on a 20 amp circuit and I've used it almost daily for two years. I built a box to fit between the rails to the right of the table. The top fits flush to make a wider table and lifts off to make a great storage area for pushers, zero clearance inserts, etc.

[@ChrisHornberger]

Mine was .012 out (blade to slot). Once that got corrected, I learned to love it all over again.

[@davidlynch7666]

How did you correct that?

[@tbg3111]

Would like to hear how you got it back into alignment.

[@JohnSmith-ld1pw]

@@tbg3111 mine was out a little bit too. That is the one PITA adjustment about this saw and they should have made it easier. Here's a decent demo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaS3enmFd5aEi8U

[@StratOvation]

I've had mine for about two years. might have run 1k bd. ft through it and I'm still very happy with it. a couple things that helped with the dust collection challenges.... I used wide gorilla tape to seal up many of the biggest gaps from underneath, especially around the black fabric deflectors, also cut the bend off the dust chute and routed the 2" hose out the side vs. the back so it is a more direct path to the dust collector, this also allows for mounting a fold-down outfeed table to be mounted on the rear rail (I haven't done that yet, but it's on the list). I also want to figure out an over blade dust port arm, but I do move my saw around from time to time, so gonna take a while to figure that one out.

[@joemurray9131]

On the bridge what is that new device on it?

[@picodoc8001]

Question. I want to get a table saw for just DYI stuff around the house (e.g. bird houses, cat trees). I have pondered buying a SawStop, but I am not sure I will use it enough to justify the price. However, I don't want to procure a $700 saw and be disappointed with the quality and refinement of the equipment. So I guess I am looking for input that may help me with a decision.

[@prosperwoodworks7366]

From my experience and after talking with people who own different brands, SawStop saws are good but overkill for "table saw" needs (accurate cutting). Their selling point is valid and beneficial, but you do pay for it. From diy perspective Delta, DeWalt, Rigid to name a few all have the fundamentals down so it primarily comes down to your price point. I'm very happy with my Delta but out of the box the dust collection capability is definitely lacking. Would I buy it again? Yes. But that doesn't mean the others wouldn't fit the bill for a more casual just. All saws in the same class are pretty much the same price and I haven't heard of any saws recently that stand out as exceptional bargains or "buyer beware". Perhaps not a recommendation, but that's been what I've accumulated as far as "what do I really need" knowledge. For a lot of people jobsite saws work perfectly fine for a little less money - just be aware of what you're getting and it's limitations.

[@StratOvation]

I've made several projects like you describe with this saw and had no quality or accuracy issues with it. but if you think there is a likelihood you may reach across the blade or become distracted while using a table saw, you can't get a safer saw than a saw stop, you just have to be willing to spend many times the cost of this saw on a homeowner/hobby type project list.

[@ChrisHornberger]

Just have it on the right power source and the motor will be fine.

[@manueltran1964]

Can you elaborate by what you mean? I'm thinking of getting one and want to make sure I do it right.

[@matthewliguori4842]

Dedicated 20amp outlet , 12AWG. Per manual. I just bought mine yesterday but I already installed new 20amp outlets around the garage.

[@skipsandvig8888]

Do you know if the motor on that saw can be rewired for 230v? Or would I be stuck having to use a 120v circuit?

[@prosperwoodworks7366]

This is strictly a 110-120v motor with no mention given to a 220-240v option.

[@JohnSmith-ld1pw]

@@prosperwoodworks7366 yes I am pretty sure you're right. You could *probably* rewire to get 220 but you would have to abandon the magnetic on-off switch, which some people hate but I really like.