Delta Hybrid?

[Kent E. Matthew]

I just picked up a Delta 36-750. It does not say Uni Saw on it anywhere. Did I pick up one of these Hybrid saws? Not really a problem I got it with a 52 inch Delta Uni fence and side table. It has the mounting hardware for an out feed table. I had to move it by myself. It was really heavy so even if it is a hybrid I am still pleased with the pick up. Any must do's to get it running at tip top shape?

[glenn bradley]

Does it look like this? - http://www.toolking.com/Delta_36-750B.aspx

[Kent E. Matthew]

Mine is similar. The switch is on the right side of the blade, and the motor cover is on the left.

Here is a photo. Please excuse the little ham bone to the right. Anyone know where I can pick up the right cast iron wing? I might want to reduce this saw down down to a 30 inch fence because of space concerns.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c56/Goose5/misc/tablesaw.jpg

[Lance Norris]

Anyone know where I can pick up the right cast iron wing?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c56/Goose5/misc/tablesaw.jpg

The Saw Center has the wing.
http://www.sawcenter.com/unisawparts.htm

[Pat Germain]

Hey Kent, you're not far from my 'hood. I was looking at a saw just like that on craigslist recently. I also wondered how it differed from a Unisaw.

Even if it's considered a hybrid, that's a very nice saw. Since you picked it up used, I'll bet you scored a great deal. It does appear a Unisaw extension would fit.

Also, feel free to keep the "little ham" in future pictures. I think it adds character to the pics we share.

[Dewey Torres]

http://www.mikestools.com/36-937-Delta-Single-Cast-Iron-10-Extension-Wing.aspx

Here is an example of one that will fit on either side of the table.

You can also buy cast iron ones with a router table insert.

Dewey

[J. Greg Jones]

The 36-750 was an early model hybrid saw (made in the '90s) from Delta. It is very different from the hybrids from Delta today. Yours is right-tilt, 2hp, should be made in the USA, and came with only one cast iron wing. I don't know why Delta recently released the 36-750b model number as the 36-750b is just a 36-715/716/717 model with a 50" Biesemeyer fence. As I mentioned, your saw and the 36-71x models have very little in common, and I expect that your saw is better than the hybrids from Delta today. Member Jim Hinze sold one here a couple of years ago at this link (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=42657).

[Kent E. Matthew]

J. Greg thank you for your post. I must admit once I got this saw home and discovered that it was not a UNI I was a bit disappointed. Add to the fact that I left the miter gauge behind as well. I picked this saw up for 500 dollars. Not the smoking hot deal I thought I was getting (UNI), but not a bad deal considering what that other member sold his for. For what I am going to use it for this saw should be plenty. Thanks to all for your input. Any other tips to maximize performace?

[scott spencer]

OK, not a Uni but a really good deal on that saw. Get a couple of quality TK blades for it, and it'll do whatever you need it to. Enjoy!

[J. Greg Jones]

Any other tips to maximize performace?

Some ideas that I would look at if this were mine include adding the PALS (http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=20591) system ($20) to make adjusting the trunions much easier. I had a 36-717 and I believe your saw also has table-mounted trunions and the PALS are a great help. Also, the motor is 2hp convertable to 120/240v. I'd switch the 2hp motor to 240v if available to make sure it gets all the power it needs, or feed it with a dedicated 20 amp, 120v line if you don't have 220v available. I'd also move the power switch to the left side of the saw if possible, but switch location is a personal preference-you may like it better on the right side.

Also look at the drive belt to see if it is a single v-belt or the ribbed, serpentine-style belt. If it's a v-belt, you'll likely see less vibration and better performance by replacing it with a link belt ($25-30). If it has the serpentine-style belt, you'll need to stay with it but they do work well.

The Unifence is really nice and can be made even better with the addition of a Uni-T-Fence (http://www.ttrackusa.com/unifence.htm) ($80-90). It makes the Unifence even more versatile when adding shop-made jigs and sacrificial fences.

As to the right-side cast extension wing, it would be nice to have but I wouldn't go to a lot of trouble or expense to add one. Many of the non X-5 Unisaws still come with only one wing and people seem to get along fine with them.

[Kent E. Matthew]

Hey Kent, you're not far from my 'hood. I was looking at a saw just like that on craigslist recently. I also wondered how it differed from a Unisaw.

Even if it's considered a hybrid, that's a very nice saw. Since you picked it up used, I'll bet you scored a great deal. It does appear a Unisaw extension would fit.

Also, feel free to keep the "little ham" in future pictures. I think it adds character to the pics we share.


Hi Pat, yes I did find this saw on Craigslist. I first saw that picture and jumped on it immediately. I have let several deals slip through my fingers because I did not act fast enough. I think I am going to try this saw out with the 52" fence for awhile. I think I can make it work.

J. Greg thanks again for the great info. Now if I can just solve the different plug problem I will be up and running. Details of which can be found in the " Workshop" forum. Thanks again to everyone.