DELTA 36-225 10-Inch Compound Miter saw

Cheap DELTA 36-225 10-Inch Compound Miter saw Review

I had this saw for a couple of years. This is a great saw that has never been stuck or loss of power. The horizontal handle is superb. The blade is not bad either, but it took a little oak and some plywood pieces I recently cut. The only drawback is size. Recently, I had to cut some shelves that was 9 "wide, too big for the saw. I wish I had the 10" saw format (36-240). If you plan to keep your small sized projects it is an excellent saw. ! If youto larger projects, namely shelves, bookcases, etc., then invest in the Delta 36-240 Sidekick sliding miter saw. I also added a LaserKerf to mine, which is a big plus ... Overall, this saw is phenomenal for the price and I will continue to buy Delta.

DELTA 36-225 10-Inch Compound Miter saw Overview

This 10-inch compound miter saw from Delta is a sturdy, well-balanced, smooth-cutting saw perfect for use on the job site or in a small shop. Its safety-conscious design includes an electric brake, a see-through retracting blade guard, and a dust and chip collection system. The blade tilts 45 degrees to the left, and the table pivots a full 45 degrees in both directions. This saw has a maximum bite of 1-3/4 by 4 inches when set to a full 45-by-45-degree compound cut (just enough for two-by-fours). It's also capable of through cuts on four-by-fours and two-by-sixes at straight 90-degree crosscuts. Delta offers another 10-inch compound miter saw--the 36-220--at a slightly lower price, but that model has a smaller bite and lacks the comfortable horizontal handle of this one.

Other compound miter saws (including a 12-inch model and a sliding saw from Delta) offer a bigger bite, but considering the exceptionally good price on this model, it's hard to find another saw that offers as much value. The 36-225 is a little heavier and more challenging to move around a job site than some competing portable saws, but its weight is due to Delta's solid construction, and the tool has a level of stability and accuracy we think is worth the extra heft. Delta priced this saw to attract home users, but they built it to withstand the rigors of professional use. This is an excellent saw for home shops, or for job site use, and its price certainly can't be beat. --Brian Trinen



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