I own this saw.  I love this saw!! I have the original T1 version.  Has worked flawlessly for me for the last 4 years.  The very early models suffered from electronics failures but have been corrected in the T2 model currently available.  There was a 3rd party fix going around that seemed to help a lot of owners at that time.

There is a distinct difference between a jobsite saw designed to be thrown into a truck and a contractor saw designed to stay put. The Delta 36-725 sits squarely in the latter camp, offering a gateway into serious joinery without the footprint of a full cabinet saw. Its heart is the induction motor—quiet, steady, and lacking the screaming whine of universal motors found in lesser tools. Turning it on feels less like starting a machine and more like opening a conversation.

The true soul of this saw, however, is the fence. It utilizes a Biesemeyer-style T-square system that locks down with an authority usually reserved for industrial machinery. In a craft where a thirty-second of an inch is the difference between a tight joint and a scrap pile, this fence provides a peace of mind that allows you to focus on the wood rather than second-guessing the tool.

It is not without its compromises. The stamped steel extension wings lack the mass of cast iron, and the assembly process is a rite of passage that demands patience. Yet, once calibrated, the cast iron center table becomes a reliable datum surface, cool to the touch and dead flat. It invites you to slide a board across it with deliberation.

For the woodworker transitioning from rough carpentry to fine furniture, this saw represents a shift in philosophy. It is not about how fast you can rip a 2x4, but how repeatable you can make a tenon shoulder. It is a tool that rewards the patient setup and the slow, thoughtful cut.