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Delta 36-T30T3 vs. Shop Fox W2005

Considering a new table saw fence? Compare the benefits of the Delta 36-T30T3 and Shop Fox W2005 and make a smart purchase!

Lets compare these two table saw fences: the Delta 36-T30T3 and the Shop Fox W2005.

Delta 36-T30T3
Shop Fox W2005

Pros & Cons

Lets take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the 36-T30T3:

Pros

  • Easy to install
  • Usually straight right out of the box
  • Easy to adjust
  • Stays accurate once properly calibrated
  • Comes with lots of fasteners for mounting on different saws

Cons

  • Face may be slightly concave around bolt holes, requiring shimming for absolute flatness

For the Shop Fox:

Pros

  • HDPE plastic fence surface for extremely low sliding resistance
  • Clamps completely tight for accurate cuts
  • Includes drill and tap set in case mounting holes need to be drilled
  • Easily lifts off to make room for cross-cutting

Cons

  • No micro-adjustment feature
  • Packaging issues sometimes leads to missing or damaged parts

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these productsspecs. You can view comparisons of the Delta 36-T30T3 with other products

and comparisons of the Shop Fox W2005 with other products.

Delta 36-T30T3Shop Fox W2005
Delta 36-T30T3
Shop Fox W2005
BrandDeltaShop Fox
Rip Capacity (Right)30”25”
Rip Capacity (Left)13 1/2”
Dimensions57 1/2” W × 37” L × 2 1/2” H42” L
Weight38 lbs
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Usually straight right out of the box
  • Easy to adjust
  • Stays accurate once properly calibrated
  • Comes with lots of fasteners for mounting on different saws
  • HDPE plastic fence surface for extremely low sliding resistance
  • Clamps completely tight for accurate cuts
  • Includes drill and tap set in case mounting holes need to be drilled
  • Easily lifts off to make room for cross-cutting
Cons
  • Face may be slightly concave around bolt holes, requiring shimming for absolute flatness
  • No micro-adjustment feature
  • Packaging issues sometimes leads to missing or damaged parts
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