Originally Posted by
Larry Foster
Preliminarily, I'm considering 4 saws.
The Kobalt KT 1015 and 3 Deltas.
The Delta 36-6022, 36-6020 and 36-725 which is about the top of my budget.
Of those choices the 36-725 DELTA 10" Contractor Saw is by far the best choice for a home shop. If you do not need portability (putting the saw in your truck to take to different job sites) then its best to avoid the portable saws. The contractors saw can be mobile inside your shop area, or portable somewhat with a truck.
The Contractors saw will have: ample top area, standard miter gauge slots, an induction motor that is more powerful and quieter, more stability because of size/weight etc....
That particular saw has a nice fence. If you want new, that saw would be a great choice.
A used saw can be a good deal, but it can also as easily be a bad deal! A new saw will not have been abused before you get it. It will have a warranty so that any defects can be resolved (probably none will arise) It will also have a riving knife (which is a wonderful safety feature) My first saw was craftsman contractors saw, it looked good. I eventually found out that the arbor was not true and causing a less than perfect cut. I could have found out if I had of put a dial indicator on the arbor at the time of purchase but I was much more green 40 years ago than now. Unless you know saws, I would suggest purchasing new.
The Delta 36-725 would be a fine choice.
Last edited by Frankie Hunt; 08-14-2017 at 3:05 PM.
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