Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #57267 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Delta
• Model: TS350

From the Manufacturer
DELTA TS350 10-Inch Left Tilt 1 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 27-Inch DELTA Fence and 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings,120-Volt 1 Phase

From the Manufacturer
Easy to transport, easy to adjust, plenty of table space, the Delta TS350 10-inch Table Saw features a 1HP induction motor with thermal overload protection for longer tool life even through extremely heavy use. The 10-inch blade cuts up to 2-7/16 inches deep. A rugged T-square fence allows cutting 27 inches to the right of the blade for working with larger stock. Pre-drilled fence holes make it easy to mount auxiliary fences. A 22-1/4- by 38-3/8-inch table with wings provides ample support for large workpieces. A rock-solid cast iron table dramatically reduces vibration for cleaner, straighter cutting. Weighing just 145 pounds, this 10-inch table saw is easy to transport. A T-slot miter gauge supports the workpiece beyond the table. Convenient up-front controls mean easy blade height and angle adjustments. Your purchase includes the saw, stand, 27-inch T-square fence, T-slot miter gauge, 10-inch blade, and instruction manual. And, it's covered by Delta's two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories.

FEATURES

• 1HP induction motor with thermal overload protection for longer tool life
• Cuts 27 inches to the right of the blade for working with larger stock
• Pre-drilled fence holes for easy mounting of auxiliary fences
• Cast iron table dramatically reduces vibration for cleaner, straighter cutting
• Up-front controls for easy blade height and angle adjustments

SPECIFICATIONS

• Motor 1 HP, 120V, 60 HZ, single phase
• Type of Motor: Induction
• Key Feature (2) Cast-Iron Extension Wings
• Blade Diameter: 10"
• Speed: 3450 rpm
• Arbor: 5/8"
• Max. depth of cut at 90 degrees: 2-7/16"
• Max. depth of cut at 45 degrees: 1-11/16"
• Max. rip to right of blade: 27"
• Max. rip to left of blade: 12"
• Max. width of dado blade: 13/16"
• Table Size with extension wings: 22 1/4" x 38 3/8"
• Height of stand: 33 5/8"
• Overall Dimensions
• Height: 38-1/2"
• Width: 46-1/2"
• Depth: 28-1/4"
• Weight: 185 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Good cross between price and performance
Faced with the task of building a workshop from scratch, I compared various saws for hours. I couldn't justify spending the extra $$ to jump up to one of the delta contractor saws, and the TS350 seemed like a good compromise. It's a very solid machine. The instructions for putting it together are poor. There were a couple bolts and washers missing... very annoying when you're in the middle of putting it together. One last note -- if you're going to buy a dado set, get the 34-672 table insert. It took me an HOUR to find that info (Delta even has the wrong insert pictured in the manual)... it sure would be nice if AMAZON had a link to the correct insert from the TS350 page (hint, hint...)

Value, value, value...
The Delta TS350 is all about getting your money's worth. It is very well-machined, stable and durable. Although it is not a professional woodworker's tool, it is so well-made, it "feels" professional. It was an excellent purchase choice. For the money, it is all business and there is no doubt, it's a Delta.

This saw is very sturdy and substantial, weighing over two hundred pounds. The cast iron table accounts for most of this weight, but nearly everything else is made of steel, except for the handles. Both adjustment wheels and the rip fence lock handle are made of plastic. The wheels are a bit flimsy and do not provide a feeling of positive control. The plastic fence handle poses no problems.

The rip fence itself is made of rugged, heavy steel. It doesn't glide quite as effortlessly as Delta's big saws, but it is still smooth. Once the lock is set, it is rock solid -- as is the entire saw.

The motor takes a while to spool down and it is one of the compromises that will remove this saw from the world of the professional. For the sake of job-site speed and efficiency, a carpenter or cabinet-maker would need an electric brake. For the hobbyist or home handyman, the wait-to-stop time is not unreasonable.

All the metal work is top-notch. The mitering guide is very tight and well-machined. The steel base stand, combined with the heavy cast-iron table top provide excellent material control and extremely low vibration. This is a direct-drive saw, not belt-driven. But its heavy, solid, low-vibration design delivers amazing stability.

Assembly: the part count was perfect down to the last washer, but the directions were poorly written and failed to reflect an apparent improvement in the rear guide rail. The directions called for bolt and nut assembly but in fact, the rear of the table was drilled and threaded. It took a while to figure out why Delta didn't supply the nuts. Obviously, it was because the units no longer require them. The directions also fail to provide actual size illustrations to identify the various carriage bolts, hex bolts, flat washers, split washers and nuts. You will need to be able to identify and M8 from an M6 bolt, and measure both millimeters and fractions of inches with no help from Delta!

A niggling detail: the black paint around the edges of the table-top is not well-executed. Truly, it is not really needed. The factory-shipped protective wax/grease on the table top seems to degrade this black paint around the edges; it becomes quite soft and somewhat gooey. You may find it coming off and sticking to your hands before you even attempt to remove the factory table top coating.

Removing the factory-shipped wax/grease protective coating from the cast iron table top sections takes a little time and elbow grease. Acetone and a large pile of towel rags are very helpful. Be sure to remove the factory protective coating, then coat each exposed section with car wax before assembly. This will ensure that the wax will get down into the seams. Once the entire saw is assembled, shoot it one more time with Pledge and rub it out well. Your table top will be very smooth and wood will slide over it easily.

The insert plate has two thick rubber washers underneath that are crucial to proper adjustment. BE VERY CAREFUL not to lose these! Delta really should provide a bag of spares for this but they don't. All they do is warn you not to lose them. Not so great. You may want to order a couple packs of spares, or find some alternative rubber washers and keep them on hand.

In summary: Value, value, value. This saw looks and feels like it's big brothers in Delta's line. There are small faults, such as the plastic adjustment wheels and paint imperfections but the overall design is very professional. It's the kind of saw that could quite possibly last 3-4 generations in a family of home woodworkers.

Not a Unisaw!
My TS350 arrived Wednesday, 27 days after I ordered it. It took two of us about 7 hours to assemble the saw. Of course it was missing some machine screws, lock washers, and nuts so a trip to HomeDepot was included in that time. Also bought and assembled at the same time the Universal Mobile Base Kit. On the whole, I judge it superior to the saw.

Specific issues with the saw:
The table insert is NOT a standard Delta. The standard is a 3-3/4" x 13-5/16 oval. The TS350's measures 3-3/4" x 12-1/2". Thus I had to give 3 Zero Clearance inserts to my friend with the Unisaw, and have to come up with a way to make my own, which won't be easy. There is a lip only 1/8" below table level all the way around the oval, so only 1/8" max stock can be used. I've ordered so UHMW, I hope that is strong enough. Next, the insert is held down with two 3/8" headed phillips screws, which need to be countersunk. Delta provides two rubber washers to go under the insert but no way to retain them, so I know I'm going to lose those to the dust vacuum at some point. Might as well order some now.

Second issue with the saw is that the fence, being a T-square design, is not great. When locked, there's anout 1/2" play at the rear.

The splitter/blade guard is horrible. It takes 3 hands to align it properly, then during the first cut is goes out of alignment, binding the stock. I wanted to use it, but I'm afraid it will cause an injury if I'm working alone.

The last may be a nitpick, but, it takes 39 seconds after turning off the moter for my Freud Thin-kerf blade to come to a complete stop. Seems like forever when you're waiting to make an adjustment.

I shopped long and hard for a good quality and affordable table saw. I have used Delta Unisaws almost exclusively, but just could not justify the expense. While I don't consider buying the TS350 a mistake, it does seem to be the best saw under $1000, I do suggest buyers be hesitant.