DELTA 3hp 10” Unisaw with 52” Biesemeyer Fence (36-L352)

The Unisaw was born in 1937.  Its impressive longevity is deserved given its solid engineering and functionality.  A powerful 3hp motor ensures smooth and consistent performance.  Weighing in at exactly two Eastern gorillas (or approximately 1.9 Western gorillas), the nearly 700 pound Unisaw won’t budge under the most strenuous of jobs.  Cast iron abounds and adds to the heft of the unit.  The motor and blade are held steady by cast iron trunnions.  The expansive 31” x 40” table is forged from iron.  The base – also cast iron.  Plastic is kept to a minimum on the business ends.  All of this weight contributes to a steady, vibration-free experience that has earned its place in countless workshops.

Blade adjustments are actuated with two wheels.  Most saws on the market combine blade height and tilt in one mechanism; it certainly works, but the Unisaw divides and conquers with its dual front crank design.  The tilt crank includes a bevel dial that is accurate within a quarter of a degree.  Blade changes are also simplified with a push-button arbor lock.  Most saws require two wrenches to be rotated in opposite directions for blade changes; the Unisaw truncates the process by requiring only one wrench.

The Unisaw utilizes a unique split guard insert that allows for a rise-and-fall riving knife that can accomplish both through cuts and blind cuts.  Typical riving knives sit slightly above the blade and allow only through cuts.  DELTA positions the Unisaw’s knife such that blind cuts (the blade cutting only partially through the stock) can be performed while preserving the safety features of the knife.

The highly-popular Biesemeyer fence system continues to deliver accurate and unwavering performance, especially in their flagship Unisaw model.  The front lock utilizes a cam action that seats firmly and prevents any flex.

Dust collection is impressive with the sloped cabinet bottom.  Flat-bottomed alternatives keep the dust going ‘round while the sloped profile on the Unisaw directs dust towards the outlet port much more efficiently.

Safety features include a riving knife, anti-kickback pawl, and blade guard.