Delta Table Saw comparison XL-10 vs 36-600

[email protected] wrote:
> I'm in the market for a table saw and I'm trying to decide between two
> used Delta models available locally.
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It's the fence that counts.

Lew

In article <[email protected]>,
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I'm in the market for a table saw and I'm trying to decide between two
>used Delta models available locally. The first is an XL-10 (36-380)
>that is about 7 years old but is in pretty good shape - asking price is
>$275. The other is a 36-600 (precursor to the TS-300) that is
>essentially unused - asking price $225. I've found lots of great
>information here and other places on each of these saws but I haven't
>been able to determine if they are equivalent saws or is one
>significantly better quality than the other.
>
>Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
>Doug Danforth
>

I just looked at parts diagrams for both saws at
http://www.acetoolrepair.com/DeltaHtml/Tables/TableSaws.htm
Both are direct drive, but the 36-380 appears to use an induction
motor. That would be a big plus IMHO, but my best advice would be to
pass on both of them and try to find a "conventional" belt-drive saw.


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Larry Wasserman - Baltimore, Maryland - [email protected]

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> I'm in the market for a table saw and I'm trying to decide between two
> used Delta models available locally. The first is an XL-10 (36-380)
> that is about 7 years old but is in pretty good shape - asking price is
> $275. The other is a 36-600 (precursor to the TS-300) that is
> essentially unused - asking price $225.

I'd pass and look for a model with belt drive, cast iron wings and pay about
$300 to $400.