I just look on Amazon, the 36-717 (Biesemeyer) saw is still going for
664.00. Pretty good considering I paid 719.00 for the 36-715 (T2). Better
hurry.

-Steve




I can second that. I also got the 36-715 (T2 version) and have had no
significant problems. I have only had it a couple weeks, but the cuts
have been flawless even with the stock blade.

Some on Amazon complain about problems, but keep in mind that people are
more likely to report a review if they have had problems. I did not have
the set up problems that others have mentioned. The arbor flange runout
was .001" and the miter slot alignment was .003" out of the box. The
table was very flat, although I did have to shim one of the extension
tables a little.

The only real negative part of the experience was the delivery. The
driver wanted to set the saw crate at the end of my 250' driveway, stating
he was only obligated to drop it off at the address. It took some coaxing
to get him to let me use his palate dolly to pull the crate up to my
garage. He smashed the crate getting it on the dolly and almost pushed
the crate over the end of his lift before lowering it to the ground. If
you don't have a way to get the crate to your workshop, consider paying
extra for better delivery options.

-Steve


That's a great price. I just got the 36-717 with the delta T2 fence for
719 including shipping from amazon.com. I've just used it a few times
and am pretty satisfied. I still need to tweak the fence a bit, but the
saw cuts like a hot knife thru butter.

Cap'n 321

Frank wrote:
I'm putting together my first workshop for doing crafts/furniture and I
am in the process of researching table saws.

I saw a really good deal on the Delta Hybrid table saw with a
biesemeyer fence (model 36-717) for about $600 (shipping is another
$100). This seems like a really good deal. But I've seen a number
of reviews in both directions on this saw (maybe the older reviews are
more negative than the newer).

I'm looking for opinions about this from people that actually have
experience with this saw one way or the other.

Also, are there any options in a similar price bracket that are as good
or better? Thans for your advice.
Frank