Among
serious woodworkers who demand top quality tools in their shop, there's no
debating the desirability of a Delta Unisaw. It's one of the few
cabinet-style table saws still made in the USA, and the benefits show up
in the quality of the tool's workmanship and finish. The Unisaw's smooth
operation can be traced to the widely spaced, massive trunions which are
machined from fine-grained cast iron and are completely adjustable to
ensure the best possible alignment. The heavy cast-iron table adds to the
saw's stability and features a 3/8-by-3/4-inch T-slot on each side of the
blade. Include the two extension wings and you have a generous cast-iron
table surface of 36 by 27 inches.
The single-phase, 3-horsepower induction
motor is housed in a dust-sealed, fan-cooled enclosure, and power is
transferred smoothly and efficiently via a positive-traction three-belt
V-drive system. The motor cover has handy storage slots for your miter
gauge and table inserts, but more importantly, the inside is designed to
maximize the airflow for dust collection and, in conjunction with the
redesigned cabinet interior, funnel all the dust efficiently to the 4-inch
dust port without a hitch.
This model comes with a smooth gliding
52-inch Delta Unifence. It's made from anodized aluminum extrusions built
to stay true though a long life of use. There's a two-position fence face
that can be quickly switched to offer better support for taller stock or
better visibility and low clearance for working with small stock or
laminates. It also provides a ripping capability on either side of the
blade. The Unifence includes a hairline pointer and a built-in steel tape
to ensure accuracy to within 1/64 of an inch, and it can be depended on to
remain parallel to the blade and deliver dead-on accurate results every
time. --Brian Trinen
