The unisaw has a smaller foot print and works better without dust extraction I would stronngly recomend purchasing the overhead guard. Optional overhead guard & rolling table at reasonable cost. The mechanical similarity between the two is obvilus when you look under the bonett. The fences are very close the power is verry similar and they are both very quiet and smooth. Its a close run thing the mbs has a much bigger table surface, a proper riving knife and dust extraction. If you are considerind the unisaw have a good look at the mbs. Last edited by Justin 15th April 2003 at 08:19 PM.Ī good mate has a unisaw & I have the the mbs300. Overall I'm thrilled with my purchase, and really believe that it's worth paying the extra dollars now for something that will last long enough to potentially be passed on to my kids.
#Delta unisaw weight professional
I'm pleased to say that Carbatec were their usual professional selves, and the replacement happened fairly promptly and with great care transit-wise.
The only bad experience was getting it delivered transit damaged, and having to get a new saw & fence delivered from Carbatec's head office in Brisbane. Plenty of power, solid and accurate fence, and works great with a CMT dado set. It's a rather big machine with a 52" fence & extension table, so being able to wheel it around is quite important. I got the saw with the 52" Biesemeyer fence, and a mobile base. It bet that won't be the same story in just a few years with generic Carbatec saws sourced from "Whoflungdung Machinery" or some other asian knockoff factory. Reading up on stuff like people in the U.S restoring 20+ year old Unisaws and being able to get compatible parts new from Delta really impressed me. I did heaps of research, and settled on the Unisaw. After using the Tritons I knew I wanted something that was the best that I could afford, and would last 20+ years. Previous saws were Tritons - A MK3 then a 2000. You can use the same trick loading cabinets/etc into a truck - get them close, tip them in, and lift up the on-ground portion and slide the cabinet in.I bought a Unisaw during the last Timber & Wood Show. I got it close to the back of my trailer, then tipped it over so the trailer was supporting the table from the top, then picked up the legs and flopped it into the trailer, upside down. If no other option existed it could work.I did the same to load my welding table- 390 Lbs of 3/4" steel plate with legs. I am not sure I would try this routine with a cabinet saw, and certainly not without help in the bed to control the tip. If no other option existed it could work. I am not sure I would try this routine with a cabinet saw, and certanly not without help in the bed to control the tip. Its also very stable for transport because all the heavy parts are low. The fence needs to be off and the blade should be down. The tail gate caries over haft the weight and one man can load it. Then they grab the legs and flip it over. Lift the front and rear sides of the loop to create a 4 point sling that catches under both extention tables and lifts from the center.Ĭontractors routinely load table saws in pick up beds by placing the edge of the table next to the tail gate and tilting the saw towards the tail gate. To lift my HD delta shaper or Unisaws, I put a loop type strap around the saw. Other than removing large extention tables, fences and lose accessories I would not disassembe to load. Use lifting grade hardware and over size it, because you will probably leave it in place to use again. Even an eye bolt through the headder of a garage door opening will work well. Extention tables and other options will add up fast.Ī small chain fall or block and tackle will lift it easily if you have an A frame or exposed rafter and enough fly space.
Weight will vary depending on choice of extention table (some had very large cast iron extention tables, althought they are uncommon)ģ or 4 men should be able to lift a basic saw into the bed of a pick up.
Its a litte big to man handle easily, but small enough you dont want to drag out the rigging gear. 66 is a good saw, but not all that heavy by my standards, but a size I hate.
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