Jim Peck
02-22-2013, 4:04 PM
Newbie here (new both to serious woodworking and this forum). This is a great resource and I look forward to learning a lot--and, hopefully, being able to contribute something worthwhile eventually.
I recently bought a used one-owner 36-454 in great condition. Made in 2000, it seems similar to many other Delta contractor's saws of the era, with minor differences as to accessories, cosmetics, etc. (Here's a random google link to a virtually identical saw: http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=441441&stc=1&d=1281558619)
I'm looking for the owner's manual, and extensive web searching has turned up zip. Would appreciate any thoughts on where I might be able to find one.
Also, looking for a dado insert and was thinking of making one from a zero-clearance insert. Problem is, I can't find one that says it's for my saw. I find them for unisaws, but nothing that ties to my model. I get the impression maybe Delta used a standard size for their inserts across all models for certain years. Is that correct? Been thinking about this one: http://www.amazon.com/Leecraft-DL-1U-Clearance-Table-Insert/dp/B0000223VB/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_y Will it fit? Any other suggestions?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Regards,
Jim
I recently bought a used one-owner 36-454 in great condition. Made in 2000, it seems similar to many other Delta contractor's saws of the era, with minor differences as to accessories, cosmetics, etc. (Here's a random google link to a virtually identical saw: http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=441441&stc=1&d=1281558619)
I'm looking for the owner's manual, and extensive web searching has turned up zip. Would appreciate any thoughts on where I might be able to find one.
Also, looking for a dado insert and was thinking of making one from a zero-clearance insert. Problem is, I can't find one that says it's for my saw. I find them for unisaws, but nothing that ties to my model. I get the impression maybe Delta used a standard size for their inserts across all models for certain years. Is that correct? Been thinking about this one: http://www.amazon.com/Leecraft-DL-1U-Clearance-Table-Insert/dp/B0000223VB/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_y Will it fit? Any other suggestions?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Regards,
Jim