Greg Koch
06-03-2006, 11:16 PM
Finally got my Delta 36-680 together and in the shop (spot in my garage). The saw went together pretty well, and adjusted nicely. I put a Link Belt on it and have a PALS kit to install. The motor pully in the link belt/performance kit was a bit tight, but a very light sanding and some penetrating oil fixed it right up. Over all the saw runs quiet and is straight and square. I cleaned it up with alcohol and then applied a coat of Johnson's wax. I'll put another coat on later on.
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The T2 Fence is a breeze to move, locks straight and true (my old Rockwell has a shorter one and locks on first the front...then the back. It was pretty good for 35 years old.) I also like being able to go out 30" and having the right CI extension. I am going out soon and install the guard and splitter.
The Incra Miter Express is a great addition, and I will be cutting the "fixed" board from a spare I ordered. (this one is from my old saw and so the dimensions are different).
I broke down and got the Tenryu Gold Medal 40T combo blade. It doesn't require a dampener and has gotten great reviews. We'll see how it performs when I start cutting.
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I'm really excited about this new setup, though, I'll miss using my Dad's old Rockwell. However, it will see good use as a dedicated saw in some fashion. Thanks to all for the information I was able to get here. I'm sure I'm going to have more questions in the near future. This saw should help a lot with all the projects I have on going, and others in the planning stage.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/kgregc/Woodworking/th_IMG_2519D.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/kgregc/Woodworking/IMG_2519D.jpg)
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The T2 Fence is a breeze to move, locks straight and true (my old Rockwell has a shorter one and locks on first the front...then the back. It was pretty good for 35 years old.) I also like being able to go out 30" and having the right CI extension. I am going out soon and install the guard and splitter.
The Incra Miter Express is a great addition, and I will be cutting the "fixed" board from a spare I ordered. (this one is from my old saw and so the dimensions are different).
I broke down and got the Tenryu Gold Medal 40T combo blade. It doesn't require a dampener and has gotten great reviews. We'll see how it performs when I start cutting.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/kgregc/Woodworking/th_IMG_2521T.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/kgregc/Woodworking/IMG_2521T.jpg)
I'm really excited about this new setup, though, I'll miss using my Dad's old Rockwell. However, it will see good use as a dedicated saw in some fashion. Thanks to all for the information I was able to get here. I'm sure I'm going to have more questions in the near future. This saw should help a lot with all the projects I have on going, and others in the planning stage.