Editorial Review

Sure, you could spend a day in your shop building your own tenoning jig. Or you could spend the day making furniture with this one. Your choice. We know what we'd choose, that's for sure. Delta's universal jig fits any table saw that has a 3/8-by-3/4-inch miter slot and adapts to right- or left-tilting arbors. You'll get top-quality craftsmanship with the microfine-thread adjustment knob, allowing you to adjust width-of-cut settings to a hair for the snuggest possible tenon fit. We particularly like Delta's redesign of the handle. Most tenoning jigs we've used have one handle, sometimes up too high to offer good control. But Delta's replaced that with two, positioned at the jig's base, just where we always thought they ought to be. Another good innovation is the thumbscrew that lets you quick-release the hold-down clamp support. As for accuracy, it's hard to do better than this. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Adjustable 0-45 degree work piece support accommodates thicker, wider stock
• Universal, fits all table saws with a 3/8-inch by 3/4-inch miter slot
• Micro-fine-thread adjustment knob for precise width-of-cut setting capable of 4/1000"
• Two ergonomic handles designed fro excellent operator control ensuring the smoothest cuts
• Quick-release course thread with a push of the button for fast set up

Reviews (11)

Engineer/Woodworker
I purchased this jig despite the negative reviews published on Amazon.com.The fine woodworking magazine recently rated this jig as the best overall value.The jig is made in China, and the casting meets all expectations of an inferior casting.If you buy this product be prepared to tap all of the screw holes, otherwise it cannot be assembled.It is too bad that Delta management is moving production to low cost countries.It's time for me to fine a new reputable manufacturer of woodworking tools.

Not up to Delta standards..or maybe it is
I'm a pretty patient guy, but this tool really pushed the envelope. Disassembling and cleaning was no big deal, had some problems with screw holes that had some pretty bad burrs on em, took a couple of hours to clean, and reassemble. As soon as I mounted in my miter slot, I noticed it rocked pretty badly, thought maybe the guide was out of whack, but it turned out that the base was no where close to flat. It was almost a 1/8th of an inch out. When you would press down on the blade side of the guide, the outboard side had an 1/8 of an inch space between it and the table. I double checked the instruction manual, but couldn't find any way to "adjust" it out. Called Delta, no joy there, they said it must be my saw table top. I have a Dewalt 746, have had it for a few years now, and my table is flat. Turns out the base was incorrectly machined, the bottom side is not flat or parallel to the top of the base. Called Delta again and they had no answer other than return it and get a new one from the store. Took it back to HD, they weren't very receptive to replacing it, wanted me to wait while they returned it to Delta and got it fixed. One of the "tool" guys told me they have returned a number of these jigs...guess that is why they were on sale. At any rate after more than an hour of hassle, I demanded a refund and took my business elswhere. I went to my local woodworker store (where I should have gone to begin with), they have about 5 differant jigs in stock and they took the time to show me the good and bad about each one they carry. I ended up buying the Shop Fox D3246. It cost 10 bucks more than the Delta, but is heavier built and has more features. I have quite a few Delta tools in my shop, and I am pretty much satisfied with their performance, but this makes three Delta tools I have returned in the last few years because of shoddy workmanship and pretty bad customer service. I also think that HD has seen the last of my money for anything. Wouldn't recommend this tool to anyone.

Roughly Made Jig
I bought this after using the older model and was very disappointed in the quality of the castings and the hardware. The old one, which is still available at a lower price, is a better made piece of equipment. The "deluxe" version is sloppier in its movements and reminds me of the junk we used to see out of China several years ago. Of course the simple operations required of this jig may not require it to be sophisticated but its still disapointing. I sent it back and bought the cheaper one from Delta which works great and I like the handle placement better. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Jigs    2. Tenoning Jigs   

Features

• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 1-1/2 HP induction motor for smooth power and long performance
• 10" cast iron wing, stand belt and pulley guard
• See-thru blade guard with splitter and anti-kickback attachment
• Miter gage, V-belt, arbor, motor pulleys, 30" commercial grade Biesemeyer fence system complete with right side extension table

Reviews (5)

Capable saw - just no wow!
I bought this saw through Amazon and was very pleased with the buying experience
- Saw was shipped via ABF and could be tracked via a tracking number
- Arrived on the anticipated date, everything in excellent condition
- The driver even dropped the boxes in the garage for my wife
- Promotional discount and free shipping brought this saw close to the next tier lower Delta saws

I've been a weekend saw dust creator for about 10 years. This saw replaced a Ryobi BT3000 that has served well for what it is, but it was time to trade up.

In my research on saws I came to the following conclusion:what distinguishes top end contractor saws is primarily the fence system and second the trueness of the table.I bought this saw because I wanted a Biesemeyer fence and a saw that was made in the USA (the motor is made in Mexico).

And that is exactly what I got.The saw is very heavy.It was dead-on true right out of the box.I installed the splitter and blade guard, both have worked flawlessly in a variety of crosscut and ripping tasks.I've always worked without either, but after a coworker lost a finger a few months back, I wanted a saw that came equipped with a serviceable safety system.

But realize this saw is essentially the 36-444 with upgraded knobs and wheels.The instruction manual is for the 36-441.

I am less than pleased with the quality of the Bies fence.The quality of build of the extension table was poor and I'm concerned it is spreading the side rails.The assembly instructions call for a z-bracket that was not shipped with the table extension.After a call to Delta, they informed me this step is no longer required and the hardware not included.Why not include a slip of paper with the assembly instructions notifying of this change?This cost me a weekend of time.Second, one of the screw holes that attach the fence guide did not line up with the corresponding hole in the front rail.Finally, the fence is very stiff and hard to move from side to side (see the comment above about the extension table).I have had no luck with Biesemeyer service to solve this problem.

I suppose I got what I paid for - the saw cuts cleanly, accurately, is safe and stable.It just doesn't have any Wow! factor to justify the X5 marketing and price.Too many little hassles and imperfections to make this a really great saw commensurate with its marketing.

Great table saw if you don't have room for a cabinet saw
I assembled this saw by myself - even mounting the cast iron extension wing - and had no problems.Takes some time to put it together but you really get to know how a table saw works.I found that the saw table was flat front to back, side to side and diagonally (within 0.005" - the thinnest feeler guage I have) measured with a feeler guage set and 24" precision straight edge.Both the cast iron extension wing and the extension table were easy to align and planarize with the main table.Once again flat within the limit of my measurement.I suspect the surface was nearly perfectly flat as I could see no light under the edge of the straight edge.The blade was parallel with the miter slot out of the box.The Biesemeyer fence was parallel with the miter slot out of the box.The only adjustment I had to make was setting the 45 and 90 degree stops which was quite easy.The extension table requires that you drill holes in the wooden support and it does take some time to get the saw table and extension table planar and flat which needs to be done before you drill holes in the support.Fit and finish were excellent - no marred paint or other blemishes on any component.Rewired the motor for 230V using the wiring diagram provided on the motor plate.Cuts like a hot knife in butter using the provided blade.Excellent saw for the serious hobbyist.

Love the B-meyer fence...but what about all the dust
I have owned this saw for about 1 1/2 years and I have found it is powerful enough to cut through everything I have put in front of it.The Biesmeyer fence is rock solid.My only complaint is a huge one for me and that is the dust collection inadequacies of this saw.I worked in my home's basement for 1 year and this saw made that arrangement impossible.Short of building a dust collection stand under the saw (Wood Magazine Oct. 2003) there is no way to collect the saw dust.I have moved to the garage and continue to use this saw.I am really sorry I did not forsee the dust problem and pay the $$$$$ for a cabinet saw. The fence is great, but I expect more for the money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Table Saws    3. Stationary Table Saws    4. (Tablesaws)   

Editorial Review

This is the perfect dust collection system for the home woodworker. It packs a powerful 1-horsepower motor and moves a maximum of 650 cubic feet of air every minute. Top and bottom collection bags mean you score a hefty 2.6 cubic feet of chip/dust capacity. When we ran this system, we were impressed by how quiet it is--a great advantage for the home woodworker. The 4-inch hose fits standard dust and chip chutes on tools like your jointer, table saw, and planer--the big names in sawdust manufacturing! The AP400 is a great choice for the average home woodworking shop because it's mounted on such a small footprint--just 14 inches wide and 27 inches long--and it sits on four easy-glide wheels to move the system from one tool to another or into the corner for storage. Great power, great price. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 1-horsepower TEFC induction motor with cooling fins delivers 650 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with a single machine
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility
• 30-micron filtration bags are standard equipment

Reviews (18)

good for the money but amazon shipping stinks
The unit does a fine job for my cabinet saw but don't expect it to perform like the higher priced suckers.Value is pretty good and I'm pleased with the purchase.It took over a month to get here though.Every one of my last orders (thousands of dollars) took way way way too long to get here.I'm about to cancel a couple of orders that I have been waiting for for several weeks now.What's up amazon?This is the second time that I'm writting this.Why do you think that it never got posted?Is this an amazon secret that reveiws are screened?

Not much to say, does the job
I've used it with my bandsaw and planer (still working on fitting it to the table saw), and it works great. The shop stays clean, I stay clean. It is noisy, but quieter than using a shop vac system and doesn't add that much more over the tools.

I have the same complaint as others have mentioned. The little crossbeam on the intake would collect debris and clog stuff up when I ran the planer. 30 seconds with a pair of pliers and it hasn't clogged since.

Essential tool for a small shop
After putting off a dust collection system for way too many years, I finally researched and bought this unit.I use it on a table saw, lathe, and band saw. With some adapters I may eventually use it on my planer and router table as well (where I currently use a powerful shop vac).As far as dust collection systems go this is one of the smaller units, but very effective for use on one machine at a time. It is highly portable and as long as I keep my shop neat(!) it is easy to roll from machine-to-machine. I have found the collector to be very effective for eliminating fine dust from cutting and sanding at the lathe. Dust collection from a table saw is more problematic and this unit helps, but does not solve this problem. To effectively collect dust from a table saw you need to draw air from both the cabinet and from above the blade--something I am not set-up to do and this unit is probably not suited to do.

This unit does have two small shortcomings. I echo what other reviewers have said and agree that the grate installed in front of the motors blades clogs easily on larger pieces of sawdust (especially those curly tangles off the lathe) or sandpaper. For better or worse, those little pieces of sheet metal that make up the grate are...easily misplaced. The other problem is the hose that comes standard with the collector. The hose is too short and too stiff, unless you're just hooking the unit into a fixed duct system, or of all your machinery is easily accessed from the rear. Otherwise, you'll also want to find a longer and more flexible vac hose--another five feet would solve a lot of problems.

Overall, this unit is great value for the money, and a very inexpensive investment in your health! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vacuums    2. Dust Collectors    3. (Vacumes)    4. (Vaccuums)    5. (Vaccums)    6. (Vacums)   

Editorial Review

Delta's 28-206 band saw is a smart buy for the serious hobbyist interested in curve cutting and light resawing. The 1-horsepower 120-volt motor delivers smooth, quiet, reliable power, while the saw's nine-spoke wheels deliver more accurate tension on the blade, reducing vibration. The heavy cast-iron trunnions likewise minimize vibration to the blade. A closed base reduces noise and keeps dust off the motor. For curve cutting, the large 16-by-16-inch table provides excellent support for workpieces, and tilts to 45 degrees for bevel cuts. The saw handles stock up to 6-1/4 inches thick with a throat capacity (the distance from frame to blade) of 13-3/4 inches. The lower blade guide on this saw rests only 3/4 inch below the table, which minimizes the deflection in the blade and provides cleaner cuts. When the saw is not in use, the tension-release lever extends the life of the blade. It also makes switching blades quick and easy. The saw comes equipped with a 4-inch dust port, a smart feature you won't find on other band saws on the market today. Package includes 3/4-inch woodcutting blade and instruction manual. --Jon Groebner ... Read more

Features

• 2 year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 1-horsepower induction motor provides cool, quiet power
• Quick-release tension lever
• 9 spoke computer balanced wheels eliminate vibration under load
• Blade moves at 3,000 surface feet per minute for efficient cutting

Reviews (13)

Great new addition for my budding hobby
I purchased this tool in February and have been happy with my choice.I have added the usual items I see suggested in the online reviews and elsewhere (riser, Kreg fence, Woodslicer blade).I also replaced the stock drive belt with the link belt.I was pleased with what it did for my aging Craftsman table saw and had to have it on this tool as well.

I have not used a band saw for 30 years and when I made my first cut on the saw it worked perfectly and my cuts come out better than they should have.

I was able to take advantage of the Amazon free shipping and am very pleased.It arrived on time and in great condition.I tracked it online, received a call from the freight forwarder to confirm a delivery time and date and all went well.I live 20 miles up in the Sierra Nevada foothills and it made no difference to the delivery driver and there was no extra charge.

Assembly of the saw went well, no missing parts, instructions easy to follow and I was able to put it together by myself (not easy but I was able to do it) but I suggest a helper in the final stages.You will need a litle kerosene to clean off some protective packing grease on a couple of items.

The only minor problem I had was the upper drive belt pully housing was not completely painted.I called Delta and had a new housing in a few days, no questions asked and no charges.

When you start up the saw you might notice a vibration from the drive belt/pully housing on the body of the saw.I placed a rubber washer between the housing and the saw which solved the problem.

Good saw with some problems
I purchased this saw and tried to assemble it for the last couple of weeks. Turns out it came with a bad motor. Delta customer service send an upgrade immediately (a 1.5-2 HP motor that goes with their premium band saws). While the original motor is a 1 HP, it spins at 1725 RPM. The new motor spinning twice as fast required some thinking as the blade speed should not exceed 3300 SFPM. I figured I needed a 1.75", 5/8 arbor motor pulley, given the larger of the upper pulley is 7" in diameter (for a 1/4 gear ratio). Remarkably, they do make small pulleys like this and I bought one for $9.25 as an aftermarket accessory.

Next was more trouble with the assembly: The motor is slightly bigger so it touches the lower edge of the top cabinet. Moreover, the belt was terrible as it caused the saw to act like an old washing machine. I must mention that I had installed a riser block and the saw was sitting on a mobile base. So, I went and bought a link belt ($25.99 retail), those patented belts that are used to cut on excess vibration. The belt can be customized to any length so I made it slightly longer than the original belt so the motor does not touch the cabinet.

All in all, the belt solved the vibration problem and the saw passed the nickel test last night. If it was not for the good night sleep that was awaiting me, I was going to try the machine to slice some veneer with the new Timberwolf blade, but that has two wait for a few days.

So please be prepared to spend a little bit more, but if you do not mind that you will get a solid performer.

Good saw with some work
I purchased this saw vs other saws because I thought this saw was the best value for the money.I could not justify the additional $300-$400 for the X5 version.I knew this saw had some issues, but I figured if I was patient, I would have a great saw for a good price.

Out of the box my saw had several problems:

The table was not flat.I was able to slide a .035" feeler gauge under the worst spot.The table was so un-flat that the work piece would rock.No problem, though.I called Delta and they sent me a new table.Problem solved.

The lower wheel had a lot of wobble.This caused the blade to move forward and back when cutting.This made it difficult to stop the cut where you want it.No wobble was visible on the upper wheel, just the lower one.Once again, I called Delta and they sent me a new lower wheel.Problem solved.

The lower blade guide was very loose and sloppy.I thought about shimming it somehow, but then realized you can shorten the wedges that slide on the guide bar.Don't grind off too much material or you will have to stretch the spring that spreads the two wedges.Now the lower blade guide is rock solid.Problem solved.

I thought the saw had a lot of vibration.After all, it failed the nickel test.The nickel test is a simple test you can conduct to evaluate vibration.Simply place a nickel on its edge on the table while the machine is running.If it falls over, it fails the nickel test.Also, the upper blade guide seemed to shake a lot relative to the table.To be fair, I must point out that I have the saw mounted on the Delta mobile base.Mobile bases are not known for their stability.Also, I have the 6" height attachment installed.This makes the unit more top heavy than without it.After some investigating, I came up with several possible contributors to the vibration problem.First of all, I noticed the table sometimes vibrated against the table angle adjustment bolt.The table angle adjustment bolt had raised lettering on it.I decided to grind this lettering off so the table would make better contact with the table angle adjustment bolt.This eliminated the table rattle.Next, I realized the entire saw would sway forward and back on the stand due to the thin cabinet.I read another reviewers suggestion to add some angle iron to reinforce to top of the stand.I bolted on two pieces of 2"x2" angle iron.I can't believe how much of a difference this has made.Also, I noticed the saw rocked on the mobile base.I decided to bolt the stand to the mobile base.This made the whole unit more stable.Finally, I noticed the motor sometimes made contact with the top portion of the cabinet on the door lip.I solved this problem by installing a link belt.I made the link belt a bit larger, and now the motor clears the top portion of the stand.After all of this, the saw passes the nickel test easily.I am very pleased how smoothly the saw runs.I am glad I spent the time to make it right.

With these problems resolved, I am very pleased with this saw.I really like the 16" x 16" table.I have used older versions of this saw with the 14" x 14" table.Two inches makes a big difference.I also like the blade guide setup.I did replace the steel blocks with some cool blocks.The blade is held very securely with no side to side motion.When I change the height of the blade guide, the guides do not require additional adjustment.The quick release blade tensioner is a nice feature as well.You will appreciate this if you have ever had to turn the little tiny knob on the top of older model saws until your wrist cramps up.I must also give credit to Delta's customer service.They were very friendly and helpful.I hope this review helps.
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Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Band Saws    3. (Bandsaws)   

Editorial Review

REVIEW: The X5 is one of the finest pieces of machinery we've seen. It's the right-tilt version of Delta's magnificent Unisaw, and everything from the motor to the finely machined T-slots is nothing but the highest standard. Take the motor, for example: It's a 3-HP, single phase 230-volt with full-voltage starter. It flawlessly powers a positive-traction, three-belt V-drive that runs between two massive lifetime ball bearings for no--and we mean zero--vibration. The table is cast-iron, smooth as glass, along with two cast-iron extension wings and a beautifully laminated table supported by rock-solid, leveler-footed steel legs. Riding along the huge 76-by-27-inch table surface is a 50-inch Biesemeyer fence; there's none better, period. It's ruggedly built of nine-ply Finland birch and high-impact laminate that's hand-fitted to solid steel angle iron and tubing and glides and locks like a dream. The three-point locking system, built-in steel tape and hairline pointer assure accuracy to within 1/64-inch, even at its maximum 50 inches to the right of the blade. Even the arbor is a piece of perfection, precision-ground, stress-proofed and flange-faced after production. Inside this 600-pound saw's cabinet is a clever slope that directs sawdust right to the 4-inch duct collector chute to eliminate clogging in the cabinet. Quality saws always have a T-slot for the miter gauge, and this one's no exception, allowing you to extend Delta's super-precise Auto-Set miter gauge far beyond the front edge without tip-out or instability on both sides of the 10-inch blade. The right-tilting arbor allows you a max cut of 2-1/8 inches at 45 degrees, putting big gorgeous bevels well within your reach. If it's precision, perfection and power you're after, this is the last saw you'll ever buy.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 3 HP single phase motor for powerful cutting
• 50" Biesemeyer commercial fence system
• Carbide tipped 50 tooth ATB&R saw blade, right extension table, adjustable steel support legs
• Two cast iron extension wings, standard insert, miter gage, motor cover and 4" dust connector

Reviews (1)

fence problem
the fence came with the mounting hole on the front rail mis-alligned. it took a month to get the correct front rail, delta back ordered the rail but thanks to amazon's great customer service (the reason i buy here) they sent a complete rail replacement. it was very disappointing to spent $1800.00 and have to go thru the ordeal and not use the saw for a month. wake up delta.

i noticed another review with much the same problem ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Table Saws    3. Stationary Table Saws    4. (Tablesaws)   

Features

• Outfeed table can be folded out of the way
• Includes 12- by 34-inch stationary and 31- by 34-inch folding laminated tables
• Table supports and braced folding legs
• Makes cutting large panels a one person operation
• Can be adapted to fit most cabinet type saws

Reviews (19)

No problems at all
Mine arrived yesterday without incident.No damage to the table at all but I can see how others have had problems.Packing was not the best.

The unit is very easy to install - it takes a couple of hours.I own a late model Unisaw and all the holes are pre-drilled in the cabinet for this table which made the installation very smooth.

Regarding other comments about cutting the table - Either I missed it in the instructions or they took it out, but I didn't see anything that said to cut the table if you're installing it on a newer model.

My only complaint is with the 5/8" carriage bolts they ship with the unit. In a couple cases, they are barely long enough to get any thread on the nut and fit the pieces together.It's a very minor thing though and in the end it went together easily.

Fit and finish are good.I can never understand why Delta uses cheap particle board when there are much better materials available. With care though, it appears that it will last as long as the rest of the tool.

Don't cut the table! - if you have a late model Unisaw.
Thanks to JJ Malone. Luckily, I read his review. I have a late model Unisaw with the cabinet pre-punched for the outfeed table. NO cutting is necessary. The table fits perfectly and the gap is less than 1/8". I can see no need at all for a gap. The hardware mounts as the instructions explain. I had a helper (wife) and did not need to cut the supports specified to temporarily hold the table. The item doesn't weigh THAT much. FedEx delivered in one day with no damage. I worked with it over the weekend and my only regret is that I didn't buy this when I bought my saw. The constant fiddling with portable stands which get knocked out of alignment or fall is a thing of the past.

A great addition to a great saw
First, no cabinet saw should be without an outfeed table.

I purchased this one for my JET Xacta saw.It required drilling a few holes in the cabinet, and removing the splitter/ blade guard.It took about 3 hours to install, but it fits perfectly.This is an excellent addition to an already great saw.It really make the saw more useable, and more importantly, safer.

Having seen up close how the table is made, I could have made one myself.However, I would have spent half the cost of the table in materials, and longer than I'd like in making it.I like making furniture, not outfeed tables. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Table Saws    3. Outfeed Tables    4. (Tablesaws)   

Editorial Review

The X5 is one of the finest pieces of machinery we've seen. It's the left-tilt version of Delta's magnificent Unisaw, and everything from the motor to the finely machined T-slots is of the highest standard. Take the motor, for example. It's a 3 HP, single phase 230-volt with full-voltage starter. It flawlessly powers a positive-traction, three-belt V-drive that runs between two massive lifetime ball bearings for no--and we mean zero--vibration. The table is cast-iron, smooth as glass, along with two cast-iron extension wings and a beautifully laminated table supported by rock-solid, leveler-footed steel legs. Riding along the huge 76-by-27-inch table surface is a 50-inch Unifence guide with an adjustable flip-stop; if you've ever used one, you know the precision. It glides like it's on air and locks down with not a hair's breadth of error, even at its maximum 50 inches to the right of the blade. Even the arbor is a piece of perfection, precision-ground, stress-proofed and flange-faced after production. Inside this 600-pound saw's cabinet is a clever slope that directs sawdust right to the 4-inch duct collector chute to eliminate clogging in the cabinet. Quality saws always have a T-slot for the miter gauge, and this one's no exception, allowing you to extend Delta's super-precise Auto-Set miter gauge far beyond the front edge without tip-out or instability on both sides of the 10-inch blade. The left-tilting arbor allows you a max cut of 2-1/8 inches at 45 degrees, putting big gorgeous bevels well within your reach. If it's precision and power you're after, this is the last saw you'll ever buy.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• Includes machine with left tilt, 3 HP single phase motor for powerful cutting
• 50" Unifence saw guide with adjustable flip stop
• Carbide tipped 50 tooth ATB&R saw blade, laminated table board, adjustable steel support legs
• Two cast iron extension wings, standard insert, miter gage, motor cover and 4" dust connector

Reviews (2)

items improperly shipped
Amazon shipped this item using ABF as the freight company. Either the table saw was not secured to the pallet or ABF removed the strapping, because the tip indicator had been activated. In addition, the box was crushed on one side and there was a 6 inch and an 8 inch hole in the box. A quick inspection also revealed the motor cover had been crushed and the styrofoam packing was laying in pieces. The drill press, shipped on the same order, had punched through the box and had indications that the shaft impacted with another item. The jointer also had punched through the box and styrofoam packing material.

All items were on pallets however, none of the items were strapped down to the pallet and no shrink wrap was used to secure the items to each other.

After a full day of deliveries by this truck, there were no signs of tie down straps, loose or otherwise, anywhere on the truck nor were the other two crates on the truck strapped down. Boxes listed as 'This Side Up' were laying on their sides. Boxes clearly labled 'Top Heavy' were not secured to pallets.

After seeing this level of shipping abuse, no further inspection was necessary as the entire shipment had to be refused.

Interesting enough, Amazon is glad to cancel the order and provide a refund however, I somewhat expected them to offer to resend the items using another carrier... which they did not.

Last saw you'll ever need
Size, power, flexibility, power, precision, power, power, power.I'm a casual woodworker.I'd like to think I'll someday get good enough to find some obscure feature this saw lacks.I doubt I ever will.My 2nd and final saw purchase.No regrets, not even the cost. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Table Saws    3. Stationary Table Saws    4. (Tablesaws)   

Features

• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 1-1/2HP motor with enclosed stand and guarded drip proof motor
• Push button switch, chip chute, blade and belt guards
• Arbor and motor pulleys and V-belt, blade guides
• Platinum Pro band saw blade, quick release blade tension lever, integrated 4" dust port

Reviews (13)

Parts Mess with Amazon order 28-475X
I ordered the bandsaw via internet on March 11,2005.When it arrived it was missing the TABLE!After frequent jerking around by Amazon and Delta, a table was finally ordered on April 5, which arrived around the 24th.I finally had time today to complete assembly only to discover the trunion components that attach to the table are missing.It's Saturday so obviously no one is answering phones, but the message states Delta is consolidating warehouses so no parts orders can be taken until after May 2.

Out of curosity I checked the flatness of the table, which is off .03" in 18" from right front corner to left rear -- so it is marginally useful in any case.

pretty good so far
This is the first band saw I've used, and there were a couple of problems, but so far it's been mostly good.

The first problem was with assembly and the riser block. Once you install the riser block, the cord no longer reaches the motor. The riser instructions mention removing a strap to make it reach, but it doesn't help. This really strikes me as bad planing since many folks will install the riser, skimping on the cord length is just silly. I had to drill a couple of new holes and move the switch down a bit.

The second problem was that the top wheel was not aligned with the bottom and was too close to the cover, it would scrape if the blade was tracked correctly. A quick call to delta and they sent a couple of washers to get it into place. I've always been very happy with delta's service. This probably would have solved many of the problems for the 300 lb. coat rack titled reviewer.

Outside of those two issues the build quality seems pretty good. The table is flat, everything fits well and there is no vibration even when pushing large chunks of wood through it. One of the blocks on the bottom guide is kind of pain to get to, but not terribly so. The vertical blade guard is held in place by a bolt and a screw so changing a blade takes two tools, I'm not sure why they didn't do a pair of thumbscrews or at least use the same tool at the head (they are the same thread and length). That would have made changing the blade quicker. The thumbscrew to adjust the wheel tracking can also be hard to turn under heavy tension. A bigger thumbscrew would have helped.

I've done very little fine stuff on it so far so can't really comment there. I was mostly looking for resaws and veneers. All the books say a 14" saw can't tension a 3/4" blade, to use a 1/2" blade for resaws. I tried that with 1/2" woodslicer blade and couldn't get a straight cut for the life of me. The 3/4" blade worked great though, don't believe the books. So far I've used it to cut veneers from 6" maple and mill some really wet 8" pine logs, no problems.

I also replaced the standard steel blocks with cool blocks. This made it run a bit quieter and let me push the blocks closer to the blade which helped straighten out the cuts.

I don't really have any other saw to compare it to, but so far this seems to me to be a great prosumer level saw for the weekend wood worker. As a first time band saw user, the only thing that was hard to get used to was the amazing amount of tweaking that must take place when changing a blade. It only takes a couple of minutes, but compared to the table saw world I was previously used to it's just not what I expected.

A 300 lb Coat Rack?
Quickly, I expected more for nearly a grand.The table isn't flat, it's nearly impossible to get the blade to run vertically (if it's centered on the top wheel, it's off on the bottom and vice versa), no matter what I do there's still a very slight grinding sound, dust collection is wholly ineffective and the cheap steel stand isn't sturdy enough to control vibration.And don't forget, this baby comes ala carte...you need to buy a fence (budget another $100 for a disappointing aluminum Delta fence that doesn't adjust enough to compensate for blade drift).On the plus side, the motor has plenty of power and the blade tensioning device is very handy.I guess the real acid test is that I only turn to this tool when I can't make the cut another way.I guess that says it all. I should have spent a few hundred more and bought a Laguna. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Band Saws    3. (Bandsaws)   

Features

• Includes connector accessory kit
• 3/4 hp, 120/240V 60 Hz motor
• Includes 4-by-10-inch collection hose, 30 micron dust collection bag, metal dust hood, angled support tube, and connector accessory kit
• Comfortable grip carrying handle makes it easy to move around the shop
• Wide dust hood captures chips

Reviews (3)

Low end dust collector
As designed, this unit provides barely sufficient dust collection for one tool with 4-inch outlet. However, once the inner surface of the bag is covered with dust, if the hose runs are long, and/or the outlet is less than 4 inches, suction drops off dramatically. Since the climate where I live is fairly mild, I connected a 5-inch duct that goes through the wall and into a bin outside my shop. I keep the hose lengths short and move the collector from machine to machine. I also added 4-inch port openings on all machines. The ones with 2-inch openings performed poorly - worse dusting than with my Shop Vac connected. Also, unless the floor is level, the casters will rattle and the unit rolls around by itself. I replaced them with rubber leveling legs. After these changes, the AP300 works very well for my small shop. All of my machines are on casters and the AP300 tucks neatly under my saw table when not in use. I do not have room for even the smallest of the tall double-bagged units. Other observations:
- A 1-inch larger diameter impeller could've been installed for slightly better performance. The opening in the housing is large enough for a larger and deeper impeller to be installed.
- A DPST switch instead of a SPST switch would make 220V conversion much easier.
- The metal impeller cover and outlet flanges are too flexible and dust leaks from the seams.
- The tee, elbows, blast gates, and mounting brackets are useless since this unit does not have enough power for a multi-machine permanent installation. It would be better if they included male quick connect hose ends with the other accessories.
- A larger 1HP or 1.5HP motor would be nice.
There are probably marketing reasons for keeping the AP300 a low-cost, bottom-of-the-line unit, however a few changes would make this a far superior dust collector for small shop use.

Slick little rig for a small shop
I got this thing almost my accident - I had always though dust collection was for the big boys. But my new bandsaw almost seemed to require one, and they had them on sale recently... so I got one.

I'll have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised with this unit, both with it's conveniance and versatility. With the wheels and 10' hose it's easy to use it with any dust-creating tool in the shop. (Needless to say, I had to ressurect all the dust boots for my other gear that was still in it's packaging). I also improvised with a dryer-vent spring clamp (instead of the screw-on clamps provided) to make moving the hose to different tools easier.

Actually, the only time the dust really bothered me before what when I was sanding, especially hand sanding. A bonus with this unit is you can clamp the collection boot to your sanding table and have it draw the dust right off the work as you create it. Plus the mess created by planing becomes a thing of the past.

One thing I was worried about when I bought this thing was noise, but I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it is. It has a slow, gradual start and even when up to speed it makes far less noise that a shop vac, sort of a low humming noise.

All in all, I am quite glad I was "forced" into getting one of these. My shop is more pleasant, I spend less time cleaning up, and I'll probably have better pulmonary health in the long run.

The bag does not fit!
Although the machine runs very smooth, and has great suction for it's small size, there is a glaring problem when it comes to attaching the bag to the exhaust flange: The bag opening is too small to fit around the exhaust port. I challenge anyone associated with Delta to assemble this product themselves without having to make a modification (enlarge the bag opening by cutting it, or reduce the exhaust port by crimping it). I can't believe that not one engineer at Delta noticed this problem before it was packaged and sent to the consumers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vacuums    2. Dust Collectors    3. (Vacumes)    4. (Vaccuums)    5. (Vaccums)    6. (Vacums)   

Editorial Review

This was one great saw even before the Delta designers took it back to the drawing board. But the improvements they made, along with Delta's trademark quality, make this saw one of the kings in the radial arm world. The new design will have you cutting up to 16-inch widths of 2-inch stock at 90 degrees. Miter cuts have greater capacity now too, to 10-1/2 inches at 45 degrees left and 11 inches at 45 degrees right, all powered by a 1-1/2-horsepower motor. Among the nicer changes are the new depth-of-cut control handle and locking levers, which Delta positioned above the table for easy access. Whenever you buy a radial arm saw, you're going to have to spend some time setting it up and calibrating it, but this one seems to hold its adjustments better than most, and the cast-iron track, column, and column support offer rigidity and continued accuracy. As you've come to expect with better saws, an automatic brake will stop the blade in seconds. The table's a good 27 by 44 inches, providing plenty of stock support. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Powerful 1-1/2 HP capacitor start, capacitor run motor
• Increased miter cuting capacities in nominal 2-inch thick stock: 10-1/2 at 45 degrees left and 11 inches at 45 degrees to the right
• New depth of cut control handleand locking levers are positioned above the table for easy access
• Cast iron track, column and column support for rigidity and continued accuracy
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories

Reviews (6)

Never use it - wish I hadn't bought it!
I bought this radial arm saw to use as a dedicated saw for dados. The pressboard table warps with every change of the weather, requiring frequently releveling. I generally just change blades and use the table saw instead. I wouldn't buy it again.

rating the radial
I am a female, and thought a woman's point of view helpful. I had considered ordering a more expensive radial, but the shipping was out of sight, so I thought long and hard about this one. I am glad I went this route. The saw was easy for me to handle, and assemble. The directions were clear and precise (once I could figure them out) and most worked well for accuracy aligning. I was able to get it aligned without any problems. The table is hard to level, and I find the arm control lever at the back hard to reach to lower or raise the saw. The guard is hard to manuever and is rigid. The table was not nearly high enough so I have it on sitting on boards (works great). I wish there was more cover with the guard, but it is okay for now. The saw is quiet and seems efficient. I cut a little higher fence for thicker boards. Mine will only be used for dadoes, and I think I am going to be glad I went with this particular model. I have been happy with Delta tools in the past. The price is reasonable, and shipping and delivery were great. Didn't take long to get it put together. It will get a lot of use with my projects.

Some Good - Some not so good
The market for Radial saws is very limited in the $500.- $800. price bracket. I basicly had two choices a Delta or Ridgid. I purchased the Delta because it had a cast iron arm instead of stamped welded steel. The saw went together easily with the exception of leveling the table this took 3 attemps to get it right. The instructions for adjusting the saw were very clear and all the adjusting screws & bolts had a solid quality feel. I feel that this saw will hold its settings.The blade guard binds when it is rotated and must be jiggled to move it.( a little sanding may smooth things out.) The controls for adjusting the height and all other adjustments work very smoothly. The blade & motor unit was a little hard to slide on the arm and had to be adjusted. ( still not as free & smooth as the Ridgid but not a problem ) My first cut was right on the money
a solid 90 Deg. A nice feature is a switch on the motor to change from 115 V to 220V. I have not used the saw much but the more I use it and become familiar with it the more confident I become that I made the right choice. Cross cutting wide lumber is what ths saw is all about & that it does well. If the blade guard moved smoothly I would have given this saw five stars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Radial Arm Saws   

Editorial Review

Your days of crown-molding anxiety are over. The Shopmaster MS250 makesquick work of that and any other tricky angles you can come up with. Its 13 amp, 5200rpm motor drives its 10-inch blade through two-by-sixes and four-by-fours in one pass.When it's time to tilt, the MS250 makes it quick and easy. The easy-to-read bevel scalehas adjustable positive stops for quick settings with a bevel range of negative 3 to plus 48degrees. Like its relatives in the Shopmaster line, this saw comes with a clear blade guardthat retracts at the cut as well as an electric blade brake that stops rotation in seconds. Forall its power and features, the MS250's aluminum alloy construction tilts the scale at just28 pounds. Another nice feature: a dust bag is included, keeping mess to a minimum inand out of your workshop. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 13-amp motor for powerful cutting action
• Crosscuts a 2x6 or a 4x4 at 90 degrees for a variety of applications
• Electric blade brake stops blade quickly
• Pre drilled base holes for easy bench mounting

Reviews (14)

Had one, took it back
I had this, after looking at saws from harbor freight and sears and this. I got this. It is not bad, it does the job. I tried my brothers sears craftsman for a few extra dollars you can get thewhich feels more solid, more smooth, and more stable...So I returned it and got the craftsman. Also tried the 12" dewalt sliding saw which is VERY NICE, but you can get 6 of these or the craftsman for the price of that.

Beats a Hand Saw
This is the saw for do-it-yourself jobs.It was perfectly sqaure and aligned right out of the box, much to my surprise.It has a nice portable size and weight which makes it all the more useful.I also like the feel of the handle and power button design.It does not really feel that uncomfortable.

Negatively, the bevel lock seems a little loose when adjusting.It feels like the whole upper saw piece could fall off if unscrewed too far.With it being so loose I wonder how long it will take for the saw to go out of alignment?Also as others have noted, the bevel indicator is difficult to read.

I am in the process of trimming out a renovated house and this saw has proven up to the task.It is certainly at the right price.

Great bang for the buck
Bought the Delta MS250 3 weeks ago to replace all the base molding in my house - very happy with performance. Can cut within 1/16th accuracy. I got a price match at Sears (from Lowes). The quality is good, I really like that it's small and light. Dust bag is pretty useless, dust goes about everywhere else. Looked at the usual Craftsmans with lasers and such, but I can achive good accuracy just lining up with the blade and am pleased with my decision. For the price I don't think you can do better, though this Delta is inexpensive the quality is good. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Saws    2. Miter Saws    3. (Mitre Saws)    4. (Mitersaws)    5. (Mitresaws)   

Features

• 1 micron set of top and bottom bags for model 50-850
• Provides maximum filtration of airborne particles

Reviews (8)

Delta 1 micron let down
Cheap Cheap Cheap...Sure they are 1-micron dust bags... My Grandmother could have done better at sewing a bag together...Ink marks and no double stitching on the loops... In fact it appears to have a loop missing....Again how can Delta hold there heads up with charging so much for a crappy crafted piece of material.... The original bag was made better by the Asians so why can the US made products at least muster up to their quality?? Not even a Delta Logo on the bag... a waste of money in my opnion.... your better off just throwing a sheet over your dust collector with the original bag on it....probable just as effective or perhaps better....

Cleaner air!Increased airflow!Works great[.]
I just installed my 1-micron bags. What a difference!It's true, the 1-micron bags do not inflate up hard like the original bags that came with the dust collector.Since the 1-micron bags allow so much more air to pass through more easily, do not expect them to be inflated hard and stiff.The 1-micron bags have less resistance to air flow.To test, I held the original bags and the 1-micron bags over my mouth to see how breathable they were.The 1-micon bags were very easy to breath through and the original bags were very restrictive.I purchased the 1-micron bags for two reasons, (1) I breath anything that the bags do not collect and (2) I started noticing a very light dust covering over items in my storage room where I also keep the dust collector after about 2 weeks of use (I just installed my dust collection system.)I can only imagine what it would look like after 2 years with the original bags.Keeping things clean is the original reason I bought the dust collection system in the first place.My only negative is I think these bags are a bit pricey but I still worth a 5-Star rating.

bad QC
I received my dustbags today and tried to put them on.Unfortunately what I received must have been a training version for a first-day employee.It was covered with red marker ink indicating where they were supposed to sew loops and seams.Unfortunately, the person marking it must have also been having a bad day.Some loops were marked and sewn 5" apart, while others, were more that 24" apart (trust me, I measured).Needless to say, I have requested an exchange from Amazon--let's hope Delta's QC folks don't let more of these out.

Also typical of the last few teims I purchased from Delta, the packaging and/or directions don't match the current state of the product--this one came in a package that said top dust bag, so I started to worry, but then there was obviosly the bottom bag in the package as well. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vacuums    2. Dust Collectors    3. Dust Bags    4. (Vacumes)    5. (Vaccuums)    6. (Vaccums)    7. (Vacums)   

Editorial Review

The professional cabinetmaker either already has this shaper—-or wants it. The X5 series of tools exceed Delta's exacting standards for pro-grade instruments, producing the very best results. This powerful shaper has three horses under the hood running a poly V-belt, while on the surface are two rock-solid, flat and true cast-iron extension wings and our favorite feature, the micro-adjustable fence, arguably the best on the market. Accessing both spindle speeds is a quick, no-hassle task. The cutter guard is easy to work with, and the smoothly tapered start pin gives you a safe way to cut away from the fence with a combination of cutters and collars. An absolute powerhouse, it doesn't whine or snag no matter what you feed it. Making raised panels is like a day at the beach with this machine in your shop. Without a doubt, this is among the finest shapers we've seen.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 3HP single phase motor with full voltage motor starter (GPE)
• Controls, motor, pulley, Poly V-belt drive
• Two 10" cast iron extension wings, micro adjustable fence and guard assembly
• 3/4" spindle, table inserts, starting pin, 2-speed spindle pulley and wrenches

Reviews (1)

good machine
I just set this machine up yesterday and I love it already. I have been in the cabinet business for years and this is the most easily adjustable fence I have ever used. This shaper is worth the price. ... Read more

Features

• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 3HP single phase motor
• 3-knife cutterhead, serrated infeed roller, polyurethane outfeed roller
• Anti-kickback fingers, cast iron table with adjustable bed rollers
• Knife setting gage, dust chute and deluxe stand

Reviews (3)

set at the factory,,,,,,,
this is a fine machineonce it is calibratedcorrectly,,,,owners manual is good but lacks some info,,,I had to shim the main cutter shaft .020 ,,,,, which all other ajustments work from... this should have been done at the factory...now I canplane rough lumber to cabinet specifications,,,,works well after set up is correct..
Mike

Great Machine
After using a portable planer for about 8 years, I decided to invest a bigger machine.This planer is identical to the DC-380 exept for a different paint job. And it is heavy!I am one of the lucky ones to have a hoist to help unload it. If you don't, have 2 or 3 helpers to unload and set it up.It took me almost two days to get it up and running.I first determined that it was too low for me, so I solved that problem by putting large wooden blocks between the bottom of the stand and the moble base. By the way, that moble base is an absolute must if you plan to move it at all.Then I discovered that the cord was too short, so I put a longer cord on with a twist lock plug.Most of my machines have twist lock plugs,anyway. When it is assembled you must be sure the infeed, cutter, and outfeed rollers are adjusted properly.There is a gage block that you must make, and the manual shows you how.The dust chute has an outlet of 5", so a trip to the local hardware store to get a 5" to 4" reducer and some duct tape, because is was not a good fit.It is essential to hook it up to a dust collecter, or you will be hip deep in chips very fast.After all was said and done, I am pleased with its peformance.The serrated infeed roller keeps the wood moving through at a steady pace, and it has two speeds, but I stick with the slow speed to get the best finish.The roller extensions eliminate snipe, once they are adjusted.If you get rough cut lumber, this is a worthwhile investment.

Good planer, trouble with dust collection.
I purchased this planer 6 weeks ago.The "dust hood" that is sold by Toolcrib for this turned out to be ( not mentioned in the catalog) to be 5".I have tried working with both Toolcrib and Delta to find a way to connect this to my 4" dust collector but, after receiving 2 more dust hoods and 2 adapters that were purported to work, I still do not have a solution.I've not had a chance to plane much wood on it yet, but it looks well made (although in China).Anyone that has found a solution let me know. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Planers    2. Stationary Planers    3. (Planners)    4. (Plainers)    5. (Surface Planers)   

Editorial Review

If your projects require you to drill with big bits or if you find yourself attempting to drill with precision under questionable circumstances, this heavy-duty 16-1/2-inch drill press from Delta will help you get out of your, um, hole. Running off a 3/4-horsepower motor that can be wired for either 115 or 230 volts, it gives you an impressive deep plunge length of 4-7/8 inches and holds up to 5/8-inch-diameter bits. Solid cast-iron construction and a 3-1/8-inch column give it the industrial feel and durability we look for in this type of tool. You'll enjoy the rotating work base--which bevels, of course, 45 degrees each way for drilling angles--as well as the depth stop that can be set quickly and easily with microadjustments and a locking mechanism, great for repetitive drilling. While other models sometimes place hard-to-read speed and belt charts under the top cap, Delta uses a wide, clearly legible chart to explain how to configure the belts for each of 16 speeds (215 to 2,720 rpm). And, thanks to the smooth, cool-running induction motor inside, you're not likely to find yourself shopping for a drill press again for an extremely long time. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• 3/4 hp induction motor for powerful, smooth running operation
• 16 speeds from 215 to 2720 rpm for drilling a variety of materials
• 5/8-inch chuck for use with a wide variety of drill bits
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories

Reviews (39)

Excellent machine
I recently purchased the Delta 17-965 based on comments and several reviews in magazines. I must say I'm very pleased. This machine runs smooth and fairly quietly. It appears well made with a fine fit and finish. The measured runout, to the best of my abilities, appears to be about .002" on the chucked drill bit's shaft. I found it on sale in the tool crib catalog cheaper than the JET, with which I bought a magnetic base lamp. This drill press will probably outlive me. Its always nice knowing you'll never have to replace a peice of equipment again.

I highly recommend this machine.

Nice tool
I've used this tool a lot since purchasing it last Nov. I've had no problem with it. Be sure and have help in lifting the head up onto the column, strong and tall help is best. My only complaint is the plastic belt cover tends to vibrate. If the resulting hum could be eliminated, it would be a very quiet machine. It's not real loud, just an annoyance which I should be able to fix in some way. Nicely finished and easily adjusted. The depth stop is a great improvement over what has been the "norm" in the past. Quick, tool less adjustment which stays put.

Think Twice Before Buying
I ordered the Delta 17-965 from Amazon which was suppose to come with a mail in offer for a mortising kit. Imagine my surprise when I did not receive the paperwork for the mail in offer and I learned from Amazon that the offer was a misprint which they would not honor. To make matter worse they want to charge me return shipping which is almost $400! Think twice and buy locally. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drill Presses    2. Stationary Drill Presses    3. (Drils)   

Editorial Review

If only we'd had one of these when we built those doll cradles--and sanded all the little curves and crannies by hand! This beauty takes all the work out of jobs like that. No burn marks--ever--because of the oscillating action. Sure, you can chuck a little drum sander into your drill press, but you'll have to deal with that annoying gap between the drum and the table. This sander eliminates that. The large cast-iron table measures 18 inches in diameter and sits atop a 1/4-horsepower single-phase motor. A built-in dust collection fan draws down dust and chips through the table insert and into the dust-collection bag. There's room on board to store all the included accessory sanding drums and sleeves. It's light--just 45 pounds--and can be used as a portable sander or mounted to a stand or workbench through predrilled holes in the base. In addition to the standard 3/4-inch sanding drum and sleeve, the kit includes 1-, 1-1/2-, 2-, and 3-inch rubber spindles, drum plates, abrasive sleeves, and table inserts. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• Oscillating action prevents burning of workpiece
• Heavy-duty motor assembly for quiet, smooth operation
• Large cast iron table provides stability and support for the workpiece
• Built in dust collection fan and collection bag for a cleaner work environment

Reviews (12)

Excellent Spindle Sander
My shop is primarily all Delta products. So I wasn't surprised when I opened and setup my new spindle sander that it was excellent. Mine cam with the accessory kit and it did every job that I needed it to do. Setup was straight forward and simple. The cast Iron top makes it nice and stable and it doesn't move around on you. The top is also very large which makes larger projects a breeze. Overall another great product!

Nice fit & finish! Questionable long-term reliability.
I've been getting by without a spindle sander by using my drill press and some sanding drums. However, I finally decided I wanted the convenience and efficiency of a dedicated spindle sander. I went with the Delta Boss Spindle Sander (BSS) after looking at the Ryobi, Grizzly, and Jet spindle sanders. It seemed like the way to go in terms of price and performance for an occasional user like myself. I received my Delta BSS from Amazon a few days after ordering it. The very large cast iron table and the overall fit and finish was impressive. After spending about 10 minutes assembling the spindle assembly, I plugged it in and was very disappointed to find out the spindle wasn't oscillating. A quick look at the oscillating assembly at the bottom revealed the nylon gear that drives the oscillating assembly was stripped. Another Amazon reviewer had the same problem. I read his review prior to ordering mine; but, the sheer number of positive reviews convinced me to take a chance. FWIW, I'm sure the vast majority of Delta BSS's work fine right out of the box. However, a little confused why Delta chose to use a nylon gear in this critical area. In any case, I decided to return my Delta BSS rather than replace the nylon gear myself under warranty like the other reviewer elected to do. I may take a chance ordering another Delta BSS--haven't decided yet.

Don't Do It Folks!!!!
After hearing a few horror stories on Delta tools I decided to take a chance and order the BOSS sander. Big mistake. It arrived fine and was packed fine but when I went to try it out I discovered that on the full upstroke the washer under the drum makes contact with and actually raises up the table insert. It is unusable. After waiting 15 minutes on hold on the Delta tech line I was informed that they were aware of the problem and weren't sure how to fix it yet but when they did I would have to drive an hour and a half to a service center and leave it with them and then of course have to drive back when it is ready. I usually purchase higher grade tools than Delta and now I remember why.
... Read more

Subjects:  1. Sanders    2. Spindle Sanders   

Features

• Five year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 1-1/2 hp induction motor is located beneath the sander to protect it from sawdust
• 90V Permanent magnetic motor
• 80 grit abrasive sanding wrap, steel stand, integral dust chute hood
• Includes (5) 80 grit sanding wraps and (4) 120 grit sanding wrapsand

Reviews (20)

Great machine
I bought this sander after reading the bad reviews because of the price difference to others, but this sander is great. It took very little time to set up and it sanded perfect the first time without any adjustments. This machine was so quiet and smooth I was shocked. Thanks Amazon for a great tool at a super price.

Great Tool
Not being a professional, but have been building a house and all the cabinets in it for over the past few years and have colleted and used many different tools over the years.
I read all the reviews before purchasing this drum sander. I read the ones that had the most complaints carefully. Even after that I still purchased one do to the fact that I needed one and feedback on other drum sanders had complaints as well. The sander was shipped very well and did not have any missing or damage parts. It took less then 30 minutes to put the sander together and about 1 to 1 1/2 hours to tone it up. The instructions are ok but I read then a few time to make sure I understood them. Like all other tools you purchase, the factory may say that it is preset at the factory. I have come to the conclusion that this is never so. I have always check and had to tone it up. I did find that the drum and bed was off and had to tone it. This also helped with the tracking of the conveyor belt. If the drum and bed is not parallel then the belt will not track. After tone the drum and bed I had to set the tracking on the conveyor belt a little. The sand paper is very easy to change from one grit to another. It is quieter then I thought it would be and with a proper dust collator (a must), very clean running. I would recommend this drum sander. I have had good luck with Delta and Porter Cable tools and would suggest them.

Most problems with machine are due to incorrect setup & use
I recently bought a 31-250 and initially experienced the same problemss that seemed to plague many who have written about their negative experiences ie, difficulties with table raising mechanism, belt tracking, stalling, sniping, etc. From previous good encounters with Delta tech support, I decided to give them a call.

The call lasted 5 minutes, and the rep covered all of the material necessary to effect a proper setup.

In setting up the feed table, the first consideration is that it has to be level. using a block of wood underneath the feed table at each of the four height adjusting screws, one must look for a "just makes it" fit between the top of the machine base and the bottom of the table support. Anything more than 1/64" will spell trouble.

Next, the cast iron feed table must be firmly attached to the support and the timing belt tension released so that the vertical alignment of the height adjusting screws can be accomplished. Each screw has a bushing that is secured to the tool base with two small carriage bolts. Looking at the feed side of the machine, the bushing for the right screw, and the bushings for the two rear screws must be simultaneously loosened, but not removed. Then you give the feed table a good shake to re-seat/re-align the bushings. Tighten each of the bushings, then re-tension the belt as per the manual. The table should be easy to raise/lower with just a single hand and moderate force. If binding persists, try aligning the bushings with the table elevated at a different height. It may take one or two tries to get it right.

The feed conveyor has a tendency to track the belt to the open end of the machine. With a new belt, or one that is misbehaving, the only way to set the belt is to tighten the tension on the open end side of the belt as per the instructions - enough to resist moving when pinched, but not so tight that you cannot stop it with enough pinching force. The motor side of the belt must be loose enough to prevent tracking to the outside - even if it is a little loose or floppy. Then run the feed conveyor for at least 5 minutes at high speed to ensure that the belt tracks correctly. For the first 2 hours of use on a new belt it is important to monitor the tracking as the belt breaks in.

The total time to set up the machine was about an hour and a half, including the phone call to Delta.

I did not experience any snipe problem at all. There is a kit that is available from Delta at no cost that corrects the pressure on the feed roller to help minimize snipe.

On a dedicated 20 amp circuit directly connected to the wall outlet, I was able to hog off almost 1/32" in one pass with an 80 grit belt on a piece of oak that was 12" wide, without the machine bogging down or stalling.

In short it is a solid machine. While the table may be a little fussy to set up initially, a few extra minutes spent getting it right gives you extremely precise results. The table mechanism can be adjusted to be perfectly smooth throughout its entire 4" range of travel. Don't even think about using this machine without a 1 hp or greater dust collector.
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Features

• Adapts Delta 22-560 12-1/2-inch planer for use with a dust collector
• Allows you to maintain a cleaner, safer work environment
• Installs easily in place of existing dust chute for quick set up
• Outlet fits 4-inch dust collector hose for efficient chip collection

Reviews (7)

Much needed Part
I didn't purchase this item at the same time as I purchased my planer. What a mistake. This makes the operation of the planer so much cleaner and more effective. (I don't have to stop and clear chips out of the way.) The adapter goes to a 4" hose for a regular dust collection setup. However, with an adapter, you can use a shop vac. I used both systems and they both work extremely well. Setup was a breeze and took under five minutes. Very simple and very useful accessory.

Works great - get one.
Hooks up easy, works great, get one.

Fits easy and collects most of the chips
It took me about five minutes to put this on my planer. It gets about 99% of the dust and I'm using a 6hp, 18.6 gallon shop vac.

A hint for you if you plan on using a shop vac with this.You will need a 4 - 2 1/4 reducer.This will fit your shop vac just fine, all you need is a 2 1/2 splice and I found this at my local home center with the shop vac accessories.The 4" part of this is another story. The end of the chute is 4" and the reducer end is 4", they don't fit together they just butt up against each other and I couldn't find any kind of 4" splice.The solution for this is to use a dust collector hose but they are expensive so I bought a dryer vent hose.Normally that hose would collapse but since I'm only using to keep both of these parts together there is nothing to collapse.It works great and will save you from having to buy 20' of dust collector hose to only use 3".

PS Don't forget to get two 4" clamps to hold everything together. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Planers    2. Planer Attachments    3. (Planners)    4. (Plainers)    5. (Surface Planers)   

Features

• Converts drill press into accurate mortising machine
• Includes chisel holder, base, fence, hold down bracket, and four chisel and bit sets for a complete kit
• Allows the drilling of square and rectangular holes (mortises) for creating strong woodworking joints

Reviews (19)

Get a Bench Top Mortiser if you can afford one
I've been using this attachment for a couple of years now. I recommend it only if you cannot afford a bench top mortiser.

First, attaching the fence to my 16 1/2" Delta drill press is not easy at all. In fact, it's a real pain in the keester. You would think this would be easy because it is a Delta drill press but it isn't.

Second, the workpiece holddowns are cheap and difficult to work with. No matter what you do, the workpiece moves when you don't want it to move, or it stays put when you want it to move. It's not a good design.

Third, the chisels do not drill perfectly square holes. The auger bits are just a hair bigger than the chisels. So, you end up with a circle with square corners. This effect is more pronounced the bigger the chisel/bit.

I finally ditched the table accessories and built my own table jig (which works surprisingly well and looks cool too). This solved the first two issues. If it is really important to have perfectly square mortises, I cut them by hand. This solves the final issue. (Note: the mortises are OK for most joinery because you have a shoulder on the tenon to hide the slightly out of square mortise.)

fit???
i am still in iraq, i ordered this to go on my drill press, the dp-200 i know delta doesnt say that it fits, below some one said it did all in all ill just see if it doesnt someone let me know and i can send it to them for 10.00 less then amozon. i only gave it 3 stars for now but will update later

Good tool, but not worth buying
I bought this tool with my drill press a couple years ago and have hardly used it.There is nothing wrong with it, but I find that there are several things that stop me from using it more often.The first is the setup.It takes too long and is too awkward.Personally I'd rather pop in a forstener bit into my drill press and make several passes to achieve a very good mortise - although this doesn't work if you are doing a through mortise.

PROS:
* Does the job it states
* Much cheaper than a dedicated mortiser

CONS:
* Much too time consuming to set up
* Has a very hard time cutting through hardwoods
* Chisels seem to dull quickly ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drill Presses    2. (Drils)   

Editorial Review

Of all the mobile bases we've seen, this is the king. The sturdy corner brackets, wheels and casters, foot pedal, and all the hardware are supplied; you supply the hardwood. We like this deal because you make the stand to fit your needs, all the way up to 30 by 30 inches and 300 pounds of load if you build your rails of oak. In a small shop or a garage shop that has to accommodate your cars, put together a couple of these and roll your tools out of the way when you're done working. With other bases we've looked at, you have to tip up your tool and waddle carefully. With this Delta, just unlock the foot pedal, engage the third-point caster, and you're off. The wheels and casters are quality, and they move like a dream. We wouldn't limit use to just tools--this base could come in handy for moving appliances, too. A nice back saver at a great price. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Universal mobile base kit--can be custom fit to many machines
• Holds up to 300 pounds for use with larger tools
• Easy bolt-together design--just add your own hardwood rails (not included)
• Smooth gliding wheels and foot operated raising and lowering lever for easy use

Reviews (43)

Better engineered than the saw I bought
Looked at all the options, including building my own lift-jack contraption, and decided on this one for my new Delta TS350 Table Saw.I think it's great.

The instructions were a little vague on one point:You take the length and width measurements of your tool and then add 1/2" to BOTH to determine the lengths of your wood pieces.Also, and it says this in the manual: be sure to allow clearance for the wheels at the end of the wood.I was 1/8" off and had to remove four bolts to cut the wood shorter, not a big deal as it was past the bolt holes.

I used a drill press to drill the holes and ended up drilling a bigger hole than I thought I needed, in order to get the alignment thru the brackets.The bolts are 5/16", so I tought a 11/32" would be enough, but ended up drilling 3/8" holes.I used hard maple 2x2s, scrap from another project.I should have chamfered the corners slightly as that would have made for a better fit.

I also used a 12" c-clamp in places to flex the sides of the brackets where they wrap the wood to get the bolt thru and threads started.And I got to use my air ratchet for the first time since I bought it a year ago.

Hope these assembly tips help, and I recommend this mobile base for just about all spplications.

barely works on my floor
The is a great idea and basically serves the purpose I needed out of it.But I must say that I am disappointed.The caster wheel only lifts the rubber feet up about half an inch.This is fine if your shop floor is perfectly flat.But mine is not - it has a sloped curvature that leads into a drain.So the rubber feet drag a little whenever I roll the machine near the drain.Sometimes I feel like I'm dragging the whole thing with the "mobile base" providing minimal assistance.Again, this is probably not a problem if your shop floor is perfectly flat.I can probably jury rig it somehow with a little thought, although I am busy on so many other shop projects at the moment.

Oh yeah - assembly was quite an ordeal.The product itself is simple enough and the instructions are fine, but keep in mind that you are probably dealing with a heavy piece of equipment.The instructions have you lifting and moving your equipment on and off the base several times for measurement and fitting, which is not fun if you're working alone.I suggest you either have a few friends around, or think intelligently about how to tilt your equipment on and off the base without hurting your back.

Good if you need a custom footprint light-duty mobile base
I did not see the reviews when I bought this as it was an accessory I saw next to the Delta table saws when I bought my 10" Delta TS at Lowe's on sale a couple weeks ago. I did not find buying exact dimensioned wood hard other than stomaching the cost of four-square surfaced oak at Home Depot prices. For my saw base which measured about 28" by 26" at the feet I appeared to need four2x2 ~30" length pieces and decided to use oak for strength/stability. They sell these for about $10 a piece at the local Home Depot by me, so the net cost of the base doubled to nearly $100. Still, it's a very solid thing and should hold up fine. I also happened to buy a 2nd base a Shop Fox G7314 which costs about $70 and requires no additional wood when I bought my Grizzly 14" band saw a week or so later at the Bellingham, WA store, so I can compare those two products. The Shop Fox doesn't require additional wood or marking or drilling. It's all pre-drilled and metal and takes maybe an hour to assemble - the Delta base took me 2-3 hours to completely assemble, including some hard tamping with a hammer to get the carriage bolts threaded through my not totally precisely aligned 5/16" holes in the wood (by the way the directions tell you to drill 7/16" holes but the included hardware make it obvious that they must mean 5/16") and a 2nd trip to Home Depot for wood. If you have 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squared wood close at hand and need a really odd or custom table, this base for $50 is a good deal. But this base doesn't come with lock washers like the Shop Fox does and I wonder how long before I need to do something about the hex nuts through the rails starting to loosen and come off (if they do maybe I'll just slip a little epoxy in the threads and reseat them - ain't enough space on the bolt to space a lock washer anyway.) The Shop Fox is heavier duty and it accomodates the dimensions of the tool stand/table you are mounting on it and need the heavy duty (400 lbs - 600 lbs load), it's IMHO a better fit for most large tools/cabinet stands and comes with lock washers space for them on the bolts. The one thing I like here is the convenience of the foot pivot brake release. The Shop Fox uses a dual adjusting knob on each of front swivel casters that you have to bend down and loosen /tighten each time you want to lock / unlock it from fixed base position. I might check out the HTC2000 or possibly the one that General if I can find it somewhere else as those seem like kind a "best of both worlds" hybrid possibilities for what I liked best about this one (the foot brake) and the Shop Fox (fast assembly, flip lock brake, all metal pieces included, no additional wood or drilling time needed). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Mobile Bases    2. Band Saws    3. (Bandsaws)    4. Drill Presses    5. (Drils)    6. Jointers    7. Shapers    8. Table Saws    9. (Tablesaws)    10. Universal Bases