I recently bought a tool package that included a Jet jj-6csx jointer and an American made Delta table saw. The table saw has the cast iron wings and a Vega fence. Having gotten both tools for $125 total, I am quite pleased, but I do have some questions about the saw. The lable on the side says the Cat no. for the saw is 36-700. A Google search for that number has come up with nothing, atleast nothing from the Made in the USA era. Looking at pictures and manuals, I think my saw is likely a 34-444 or 34-474 model. Has anyone ever heard of a 36-700 or have any idea what that number actually references? Any idea how I can differentiate between the different 34-4xx models? I'm contemplating replacing the stock pullies and belt with machined steel and a flex belt and need to make sure of what I have before I buy the wrong parts by mistake. Any help would be appreciated.
What is the serial number of the 36-700? I seem to remember that cat # as being a really limited production model, like only one or two years, but I can't find any info at the moment. At least with the S/N, it can be narrowed down to year.
As far as 'upgrades'... save your money until you run it for a while. The pulleys and a link belt ain't going to buy you any extra performance and in most cases will just rob you of your money for no real gain. If you need a belt, I'd go wit h a standard cogged v-belt. Way less problems and much cheaper as well.
I finally got through to Delta support and the gentleman told me that the 36-700 was a short run special edition of the 34-444 with cast iron wings. It was made in 1997. I'm constantly browsing OfferUp, Letgo, 5 Mile and of course Craigslist and just stumbled upon someone changing hobbies that was happy with letting go at a great price. I'm likely to change the belt this week as the saw vibrates far more than it should and I suspect that its due to the belt having been in one position for a long time and having developed a memory kink. I've already bought a miter gauge and a dado blade so other than the belt, I'll be set for a bit on the saw. The jointer has a couple of nicks in the blades so I've ordered a new set. When they arrive I'll have the nicked ones sharpened and it will be good to go as well. Overall, I think this is the best tool score I've ever made and I can feel good about it because the seller is quite happy too!
Thanks for the info, I found that interesting. My first TS was a 34-444, and I loved it. I do admit the stamped steel extensions looked, well, cheap, and the cast iron ones would have been nice.
The Delta contractor saws can use the same cast iron wings as Unisaws, so there's a fair number of them out there as parts.
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