The Delta 36-725T2 meets
the Skil TS6307-00
The quietest, most stable table saw under $1,000. We tested it head-to-head against the Skil TS6307-00 ($299) across 7 key dimensions.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Delta 36-725T2
- Biesemeyer-style fence locks perfectly parallel every time (731 Woodworks, Projects For All)
- Cast-iron top provides workshop-grade stability that portable saws can't match (Projects For All)
- Belt-driven induction motor runs 10-20 dB quieter than standard jobsite saws (Projects For All)
- Accepts full 13/16" dado stack for joinery and groove cuts (Projects For All)
- Five years of daily use with zero motor or alignment issues (Projects For All)
- Plastic fence handle end-cap cracks over time from internal bolt pressure (Projects For All)
- Cast-iron top needs periodic car wax to prevent rust (Projects For All)
- Adhesive bevel gauge sticker falls off after the glue dries out (Projects For All)
- Stamped steel extension wings can be slightly warped, off by 10-14 thou (Projects For All)
- At 220 lbs, it's not moving once you place it (731 Woodworks)
Skil TS6307-00
- Rack-and-pinion fence is dead accurate and stays perfectly square out of the box (731 Woodworks)
- Built-in folding legs deploy or stow in seconds for instant setup or garage storage (731 Woodworks)
- Full 10" blade with 15A motor handles dense exotic hardwoods without bogging (731 Woodworks)
- Accepts up to a 5/8" dado stack, rare for a compact saw at this price (731 Woodworks)
- 25.5" rip capacity handles sheet goods and wide boards (Best Product Quest)
- Stock 24-tooth blade causes severe tear-out on plywood; must replace immediately (731 Woodworks)
- Extremely loud universal motor requires serious hearing protection (731 Woodworks)
- Included miter gauge is tiny and cheaply made (731 Woodworks)
- Plastic push stick could shatter against the blade, posing a safety risk (731 Woodworks)
- Throat plate allows thin offcuts to fall into the saw body (731 Woodworks)
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Delta 36-725T2 won because it solves the two biggest frustrations woodworkers have with table saws: noise and instability. Its belt-driven induction motor runs 10 to 20 decibels quieter than every jobsite saw we evaluated. Projects For All, who has owned one for five years, says you can hold a normal conversation while the saw runs. Try that with a Skil or DeWalt.
Delta 36-725T2
The Delta 36-725T2 won because it solves the two biggest frustrations woodworkers have with table saws: noise and instability. Its belt-driven induction motor runs 10 to 20 decibels quieter than every jobsite saw we evaluated. Projects For All, who has owned one for five years, says you can hold a normal conversation while the saw runs. Try that with a Skil or DeWalt.
- You have a dedicated garage or workshop and don't need to move the saw
- You build furniture, cabinets, or do fine woodworking that demands precision
- Noise matters to you, whether that's neighbors, family, or your own ears
- You want a saw that accepts a full dado stack for joinery
- You're ready to invest in a tool you'll keep for 5-10+ years
Skil TS6307-00
The Skil TS6307-00 earned Best Value because it delivers the one feature that matters most (a precise, reliable fence) at a price point where most competitors cut corners on exactly that component. 731 Woodworks tested the rack-and-pinion fence out of the box and found it perfectly parallel to the blade with zero adjustment needed. Kings Fine Woodworking confirmed the same finding in their 10-saw comparison.
- You're starting out in woodworking and need a capable saw under $350
- Your workspace doubles as a garage, and the saw needs to fold away
- You do general DIY, home improvement, and occasional furniture projects
- Portability matters because you work on different project sites
- You want a full 10-inch blade, not the limited 8-1/4-inch format