Delta 36-5052 10-Inch Left Tilt Contractor Saw with 52-Inch RH Rip (Steel Wings)

Overall it is a good saw, cuts nice and it is accurate which is most important. So far everything is good, however I am not sure what I will do if I have to replace the belt as it looks like it is not easy to get to, but I guess I will cross that path when I have too. Assembly was not hard as everyone said, it wasn't a breeze either but if you take your time and study the drawings and use common sense you can pretty much figure it out. One user put this in his reviews on Amazon and he was spot on so I will repeat it."A Quick Screw/Bolt Summary (how I interpreted the directions):- Black Short Phillips Machine Screws (16) - Attaching the 4 Flat panels between the legs.- Black Short Hex Machine Screws - Attaching the measuring bar to the front rail.- Black Flat Head Hex Machine Screws - Attach Front Rail to Side Extension Tables- Black Flat Head Hex Machine Screws with Silver Crown Washer - Attach Front Rail to Unit- Silver Flat Head Machine Screws - Attach Front Rail to wood table. (1/4 inch drill bit)- Black Regular Bolt Screws - Attach Back Rail to Unit- Silver Regular Bolt Screws - Attach Back Rail to wood table. (1/4 inch drill bit)- Silver Round Head Phillips Machine Screws (Thinner Ones) - Attach the leg bracket to the table side. (I used a 3/16 drill bit)- Black Short Wood screws - Attach the legs to the bottom of the table." I was surprised at how quiet it is, my vacuum system is much louder. Overall I would recommend this saw for the price point as well, it is nice to have the side table to work with. I did have to add half inch blocks under each leg to allow the legs to be adjusted for height without fully extending the screws. I had to adjust the fence but once I did that it was perfect, the riving knife was right on so it was not an issue for me. I hope it lasts a long time...

The side table is made of particle board. We all know what happens to particle board when it gets ANY moisture near it! Delta is supposed to be one of the best. They made a decent saw but CHEEPED OUT ON THIS EXTENSION TABLE. The adjustable feet on the right table have to be extended out so far to level this side of the saw that you are literally on the last thread of the adjustment. Delta does not give you lock washers for the hardware that holds the particle board table to the rails or the legs. You have to drill your own holes. Delta was too cheap to pre drill this table. Legs are flimsy and the bolts that hold them pull into the CHEAP particleboard when tightened. I added large washers and lock washers. DELTA SHOULD BE ASHAMED AND EMBARRASSED OF THIS EXTENSION TABLE ! UPDATE, 05/04/20 MADE ABOUT 5 CUTS AND FENCE TRACK IS SEPARATING FROM (MDF) I WOULD LOVE TO POST A PIC BUT AMAZON DOES NOT HAVE A AN ATTACH PIC ABILITY.

There are few things that rival the excitement of a delivery truck arriving with a large power tool. This saw comes well-packed, in 3 containers, with perhaps the largest chucks of polystyrene padding I've ever seen. First look at the saw is impressive, but my ardor was cooled a half-hour into the build. Let me say right here that the saw cuts nicely, but what I experienced during assembly was enough to concern me about the longterm prospects. I'll also say that the "control" saw was my 30 year-old Craftsman--a saw that still cuts beautifully.Among the first things you do when the saw is still in the inverted position, is to attach casters and leveling feet. Here's where the first problem arose. While one foot went in easily, the second could only make 3-4 turns before it would go no further. A careful inspection revealed that the hole had not been fully tapped, or perhaps that the threads had been badly crushed (I think it was the former). I had to retap the hole. A tap-and-die set is not part of every woodworker's kit, but I was glad I've got one.After I finished assembly of the base, it was time to flip the saw rightside-up. The table is absolutely drenched in machine oil. While the argument could be made that this preserves the saw from rust, other manufacturers manage to clean this up before shipment. You'll have to be very careful to remove all this oil before any wood touches the saw table. It was during this cleanup that I was snagged by the second gotcha--literally. While passing a rag though the guide groove for the miter fence, an edge sliced right through the rag and into my fingertip. Can't somebody do the final stage of polishing off their machining? After a week, the finger was healed up, so it's back to assembly.At this point it's time to remark that the assembly portion of the sparse user guide is absolutely terrible. Illustrations are miniscule and there are no exploded diagrams of key assemblies. Everything, whether a bolt or a screw, is called a screw. There's a difference. On top of that, the bolts/screws described in the assembly section don't match what's in the parts list. It's also a mix of SAE and metric sizes. Why? I'll gladly admit that someone intending to do woodwork should have basic assembly skills, but this is inexcusable. But the real kicker is attachment of front and back rails. The rails are drilled with more holes than this saw needs (perhaps because they're used for multiple saws), but you're really on your own figuring out which holes to use. The back rail is shown upside-down from its intended assembly position. I stood there for the longest time before I realized the manual should be ignored in this regard.The wooden extension table has a vinyl veneer on a low-quality plywood base. A little pre-drilling would be helpful here, but you're on your own. Be sure to start with a pilot hole (the manual recommends going right for the 1/4 bit) so that the plywood doesn't splinter. And when the leveling tool is used you'll find that the feet for the extension are too short (yes I had the feet on the base at their lowest position). Plan on keeping a chunk of wood around to place at that end of the saw.But I finally did--after far too much time--get the saw assembled and aligned. My first project was a cabinet. The included blade is pretty generic, so I removed it and went for my fine-toothed blade. I was actually pretty happy with the result. Miter cuts were accurate, the gauge on the rip-fence is spot on (you can actually cut on either side of the blade). I also appreciated the fact that a plastic pusher tool was included. Even when ripping a 1" slice, the guide was narrow enough to safely push the work piece through. I'm a stickler for saw safety, and I really do appreciate this. The extended table is also nice for setting up work.I've gone back and forth about whether to go with three stars or four for this review. The saw cuts well (but no better than my 30 year old Craftsman). Setting up a series of cuts is smooth, and the vacuum attachment is appreciated. But the initial quality was much lower than it should be, and my overall impression is that it's a little thrown together without a top-down sense of what it should be. I have no idea how long the motor's going to run. If it's still going several years from now, I'll gladly come back and tack on the extra star. But based on what I've see thus far, I can't give it the benefit of the doubt.

I've been waiting for ~ a couple of weeks before I post a review;first of all, assembling is a serious pain, even with 2 people; I am not a novice but it took ~ 4 hours to get that beast up and running;main problems were wrong drilled holes, which I've needed to adjust, and that was time consuming;after a lot of sweat I can say that this saw runs very, very smooth and I am pretty satisfied;building professionally for the past 17 years; my last saw lasted longer than 10; if I get the same out of this one then I'll be pleased