Amazon.com Review

You know you're a real woodworker once you start ogling dust-collection systems--it's the next logical step when you're making more sawdust than you can sweep. There are lots of reasons to bring one of these into your workshop: safety, air quality, and time--you can spend more time making sawdust rather than sweeping it up! This model is a favorite of ours for a few reasons: price, power, and size. You're not going to find many systems at this price that will move 550 cubic feet of air per minute, as this AP300 can with its 3/4-horsepower motor. It's totally portable, too, and at 50 pounds, it totes easily from one tool to the next with a comfortable grip handle. The 4-inch intake hose fits the standard dust chute that comes on most tools, and a nice wide hood will capture chips and dust and debris. One more advantage to this little fellow over a stationary system: it'll hang on your wall for storage, up out of your way--a huge plus for folks with space-challenged workshops. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2 year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 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
• Comfortable grip carrying handle makes it easy to move around the shop
• Wide dust hood captures chips

Reviews (8)

Great for its size
I have limited space so i thought i'd give it a try despite some lower reviews here. But this is the deal.
I have a Porter-cable vacuum that i use with my routers and smaller machines, but i wanted to get something a little bigger and still portable to use with my tablesaw, bandsaw, lathe, planer and jointer. My Rigid shop vac is slightly bettter than useless.
This draws more air and chips than the Porter-Cable as well as my Rigid shop vac. My Porter-Cable vacuum is much better than my Rigid. Although the rigid has a larger diameter hose to pick up larger chips, it's not a very good vacuum.
This portable Delta dust collector draws substantially more debris.
I have no problem with this Delta unit and was pleasantly surprized with it's ability to collect material from all of my machines.
I suggest getting 4" quick disconnects permanently mounted on all of your machines rather than use the Delta kit and/or the screw clamps. Makes swapping back and forth trouble free.
I give this a 4 rather than a 5 since the bag included is only 30 micron. 10 microns and under are what contributes to lung problems. I do use a JDS air filter which picks up the rest of the little stuff.
Actually there's a company called Penn State Industries that makes a portable unit with a 1 micron bag that's more powerful. It's a little over $200. A 1 micron replacement bag is $69.

But if you opt for this you can save yourself some money, it's $119 at Lowes.

OK, but there's better
This is a make-do item. You'll need more power if you're doing anything more than simple sanding. The pricing is a bit bogus. No one on the net or in any of my catalogs sell it for what amazon calls the full price. most places match Amazon's price and several are $10-20 less -- even when you don't get free shipping.

Delta Portable Dust Collector- Not Worth Your Money
I have a small shop in my garage so wanted a small dust collector. Attached it to a delta planer- Doesn't do the job. Attached it to my router table- Nothing. My portable vaccum is much stronger.

Go for a more powerful unit.

I'll sell this one (one month old) in a blink.

Shame on Delta.

Good but not great
I needed a small Dust Collector to use as a dedicated machine to suck up the dust and chips from a sliding compound miter saw station I built. This unit fits the size requirements I needed but the 3/4HP motor does not have as much CFM as I would like. Additionally, there were three dust leaks, two at the impeller cover and one around the opening for the bag. I sealed the first two with silicone but the second I had to get some thin insulation and replace their strap with a hose clamp. I shortened the length of 4" hose to the dust hood and with those improvements the unit is still only marginally good. But for the price it does an ok job. I definitely would not recommend this unit for collecting dust from a planer, table saw, shaper, jointer, or router table. I would also like to have received something better than the supplied 30 micron bag.

Not powerful enough
The main reason that I purchased this was the portability, which allows me to move it around my shop (since I don't have an installed system). My experience has shown that a powerful shop vac (I have two Ridgid ones) are more portable (due to the casters) and a heck of a lot more powerful. I have installed this on several machines and found that it is only barely adequate on those that have built-in collection ports. When used as a free-standing collector (router table, drill press, etc.), more goes by the intake than goes in. The unit just doesn't have that much suction power (putting your hand over the intake will demonstrate this). ... Read more

Amazon.com

There's nothing not to love about this drill press. Longing for a variable speed drive system with a jack shaft for full torque at any speed? Got it. A hungry 3/4 HP induction motor won't bog down, and the generous 14-inch table travels like a dream with a rack-and-pinion system. Working on an intricate job or repetitive drilling? You'll love the micro-adjustable depth stop. To change speeds, you don't have to bother with wrestling belts onto spindles, because the variable speed drive system offers an infinite range of high and low speeds, from 200 to 2,500 rpm. For angled work, the table tilts 90 degrees both left and right and offers and impressive max of two feet from the chuck. At a hefty 230 pounds, you'll feel zero vibration and experience ultimate stability. And the crowning touch: a work lamp and tray, offering ease and safety.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Includes two-year limited warranty on parts and accessories
• Powerful 3/4 HP induction motor
• Versatile 1/2" capacity chuck with Jacobs 33 taper
• Six-spline spindle drive for efficient torque transmission
• Heavy cast iron construction, large precision ground production table tilts 90 degrees left and right

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 15 amp motor for maximum power
• Cutterhead lock for superior snipe control
• Easy knife changing for perfect alignment each time
• 6-by-12-1/2-inch capacity to tackle larger planing tasks

Amazon.com Review

There's not much a band saw can't do--if you have one already, we bet you love it. It's an amazingly versatile tool and, quite honestly, offers the most fun in a shop. This Shopmaster model is a great first band saw for the home shop because it's powerful, compact, and has features you get on the big boys. You've got 9 inches from frame to blade, and the ribbed aluminum table offers a miter gauge slot and a rack-and-pinion, table-tilt mechanism for precision adjustments from 3 degrees left to 45 degrees right. A 1-3/4-inch dust port will draw the chips and dust away from your sight line when connected to your shop vacuum or your dust collection system, and a flex-neck lamp that's right on the housing keeps everything in the light. We love this for its compact size--20 by 30 inches--and its light weight--just 33 pounds--so even the smallest shop owner can have fun cutting curves. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Pre-drilled base holes for easy bench top mounting
• Powerful 1/3-horsepower ball bearing motor for smooth operation
• Flexible lamp illuminates table and workpiece
• Miter gauge slot for straight and angle cutting operations
• Rack and pinion upper blade guide adjustment for proper blade positioning

Reviews (19)

Almost worthless...
I have owned this band saw for almost three-years, and it is the most frustrating mechanical device I've ever encountered! It cuts fast and smooth, but it will not cut a straight line no matter what I do. I've changed blades (a Delta website suggestion) and made countless adjustments following the owner's manual. Using the fence, the blade will track at least 1/2" from a straight line on a 4" cut in 1" soft pine. This one experience has soured me on Delta products.

I don't see the problem here.
I bought my Delta band saw because Delta has a good name and I did not have lot of money to spend. $99.00 was just up my alley. Then I read the reviews on this sight and almost passed out in despair. So I really put this saw to the test and check out EVERY problem people complained about. Mind you I have never used a band saw before, so I had no idea what I was doing. After carefully following the instructions to align it up properly(something I learned must be done with any band saw), I started cutting everything in every way.
To sum it up in one phrase: The saw works great! And for those of you ney-sayers that think I was a light on my saw, I even cut half inch strips from an oak log that just cleared the height of the blade with a little jig I made. I do admit that when I feed the stock too quickly the saw crawls to the left of my line, but when I feed it slow enough I have never had a problem. For those of you who said the saw has insufficient power, I really have no idea what you are talking about. My only complaint is that I find the table and miter gauge a little flimsey, and the blue throat plate is not flush with the table and some stock gets stuck there and hickups as I push it along.
But for $99.00 this is a great saw. Especially for a beginning weekend wood worker like me. Obviously this saw is not first class, but try finding any kind of power saw for $99.00 that has really high quality. You do get what you pay for. And for this price I got alot.

The Dumpmaster
I have a Delta 14 inch bandsaw and I wanted a bench top for quarter inch thick stock. Well, with faith, you set the guide blocks horizontally to the sides of the blade and behind the teeth, set the bear support, and you do this for the bottom set too. Finally, you set the band tension. What do I get? vibration, a wishie-washie
bade that "Kentucky windage" can't keep straight and sawtooth gauges that has me feeding at brake neck glacier speeds. Two days of this and I gave it the heave-hoe into the into the dippsie-dumpster.

Not the greatest, better than nothing
I bought this to replace a Shopsmith bandsaw. The most aggrevating problem is the lack of availability of quality blades. All the problems everyone has had with not being able to cut straight I had with the Shopsmith. I was able to solve the problem by purchasing better (i.e. not Vermont America or Olsen) blades. I found that the silicon steel blades solved the problem, but alas, they are not available for this Delta 9". I use this saw to cut blanks for my lathe, mainly for making pens, pencils, etc. Even with a new blade, the unit does not have the power (stops) to cut 8/4 stock.
I did manage to resolve all the problems of this saw - I purchased a 14" Jet.

What a waste of time
I followed the setup instructions meticulously, adjusted the blade guides, tension, etc. carefully. First thing I noticed when I turned it on was the vibration in the terribly unbalanced machine. Next, as other reviewers noted, it will not track a straight line, nor vertical, either freehand or with a fence. And even if it did, the vibration is such that a freehand cut will never be smooth. I've worked with power tools for 29 years, made clocks, furniture and cabinets, and I have to say this is the worst quality power tool I've ever seen. There is no excuse in packaging a machine so defective that the first thing you have to do is send it in for service. Fortunately the store gave me a refund a couple days after I bought it. ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• Fits Delta Right Tilt Unisaws, Contractor Saws, and Heavy Duty Shapers
• Easily moves oversized stock, aiding in cutting and shaping operations
• Easy grip feed handle for maximum control
• Glides on 7 ball-bearing rollers for smooth action

Reviews (9)

Installation nightmare... woodworkers doing steel work
The good news: Ordering and receiving the "Sliding Table Attachment" from amazon.com worked perfectly. The bad news: The installation is a nightmare, requiring major steel work such as drilling holes into your table saw steel base. But worse, everybody who owns a Unisaw with a Unifence Guide,such as the Biesemeyer, is expected to saw off 8" from both steel guides and in addition cut the Biesemeyer front guide bar steel box profile. If you don't like that, Delta tech support suggests to simply redrill all mounting holes and move the entire steel guide assembly 8" to the right. Never-mind, how difficult it is to match up the mounting holes with the base. Did I mention, that the existing side table has to be removed too, leaving the power switch dangling in the air. The customer service suggests to move the power switch bracket to the next screw hole, which would be in between the mount of the Biesemeyer fence, creating a gap of about 1/16", hence misaligning your guide fence. Of course, you will not find anything of this on Delta's web site. There is a small note in the instruction manual. If you think, Deta's customer service (phone support or customer service center) will help you, be prepared for a big surprise. The attitude is just as backwards as the age of the company. They really expected me to cut my table saw in half (literally speaking) and be happy with it. In summary, this attachment will only make those woodworkers happy, who also have a steel shop and don't mind doing steel design work for Delta. To be fair, the attachment is somewhat easier to install on cheaper Delta table saws.

Great add-on... with a design flaw
This is a great add-on product for shops that need a means of squaring sheet stock, but don't have nearly the floor space for either a real panel saw or the larger after-market sliding table attachments available (describes my type of work and shop environment to a "T"). The first thing that attracted me to this item was the fact it did not require support legs and allowed the saw to be shifted in position without having to re-align everything (my Unisaw is on a mobile base and is frequently moved to accommodate cuts). The structure of this product is solid and very well built with plenty of adjustment points to ensure the unit can be made as accurate as you wish (how accurate this product is has a direct correlation to the amount of time you spend setting it up). The installation took less than two hours, but you should allow the rest of the day to adjusting & aligning and then re-adjusting and re-aligning and then doing it all over again... and then very possibly doing it all over again the next day. The manual tells you how to make all the required adjustments, but does not explain how shifting one adjustment effects everything else. Not frustrating, just time consuming figuring it all out and patience truly is a virtue when setting up the Delta sliding table. Everything in the packaging was complete and undamaged, although the melamine table on mine was badly cupped, I hammered in a couple of wedges front and back to straighten it out until I can get a new one.

Delta have made this add-on almost impossible to get information on (it took several calls to get Delta to post the manual on their web site), there is a total lack of specifications such as recommended floor space, size of the overall unit once attached to the saw etc. This was critical information for me and my small shop and took a great deal of digging to find out. FYI, the bars are 57" long that the table slides on and the fence is 42" long, you can use those dimensions to work out if this item attached to your saw will fit in your shop. Another minor point is the photo they use in the manual and on their web site shows this unit mounted on the contractor saw. This gave me the impression that this is really a light weight product intended for hobby or casual use. Kind of off-putting for commercial users who own a Unisaw, but fortunately this is not the case and I would rate this product for light industrial use. Many thanks to the other reviewers of this product herein, based on your reviews I did further research on this product; if all I had to go on was information available from Delta I would have bought something else. The reduced capacity of this sliding table did not turn me off in the least, not every shop that does cabinet making full-time requires the ability to deal with 4 x 8 sheet stock (my back gave out on that folly years ago). So I get suppliers (with real panel saws) to chop sheets down to sizes I can effectively deal with prior to humping them into the shop, the Delta's maximum 36" crosscut capacity is fine for 99.9% of what I do. Sadly, the fact that the fence must be re-located to the rear of the table to cut 36" and then adjusting and re-adjusting "square" for both the front and rear fence positions is a bear of a job, and in my humble opinion totally unnecessary... and also in my humble opinion the design flaw.

With the fence in the front position it slides a full 10" past the point on a Unisaw where the fence has cleared the blade on a crosscut (even at maximum height). I realize this length of slide is to accommodate a 36" crosscut with the fence in the rear position. However, why not add that capacity to the front by shifting the bars the distance they overhang the back of the saw toward the front of the saw? This will add at least 10" of cutting capacity (and another 12" with the blade at an appropriate height for 3/4" stock) with the fence in the front position and forget about having a rear position for the fence entirely. This would eliminate the need to move the fence around and enable a much more positive and definitive positioning system for the fence on the table. I can't believe that I'm the first to make this observation on this product; but given the difficulties I had in even finding this product, one has to wonder about how much focus Delta has on the add-on market so I'm not holding my breath for improvements. Having said all that, next to the Unifence this is the best add-on product I've put on my Unisaw (or any of the Unisaw's I've used in the past 30 years). I should have done this years ago, great value (only slightly more money than "precision" mitre guides but with 100 times more capability) and thus far has proven invaluable. Highly recommended.

Delta 34-555 Sliding Table review
I installed this attachment on a Unisaw with a Beisemeyer fence. You need to remove the left table cast wing and cut back the fence hardware as well. I cut mine back right on the saw with a Sawzall. Only took a few minutes. The system installs in a few hours total and has enough adjustment to get it aligned. The first cut was perfectly square and smooth. Works well for me.

Well Worth the money
I just purchased this sliding table. I had a project that required large panels to be mitered at 45 degrees and I have always looked at getting a sliding table so decided to take the plunge.
I was a little concerned after reading some of the comments on calibrating this table. However, as I assembled the table to my saw I was able to focus on how each step would affect the allignment so that when I had to do final adjustments it was relatively easy. I would go so far as to say that the whole instalation process was actually quite enjoyable. All of the critical adjustments were made to ecentric connections so it is clear that delta had a pretty good design to make adustments possible.
Now that it is installed I am finding all different ways to use this. All of those special methods for trying to cut a panel are now gone. Smooth action, accurate cuts and a real "solid" feel. I would highly recomend this to anyone who has a delta contractors saw as not only is a great addition, but it also adds some nice weight to the saw itself.
As far as value I would say that you can not go wrong with this product.

Second review
I wrote my first review when the sliding table was partially installed. I (obviously) was not happy at the time for the reasons cited in that review. However, to be fair to Delta, and to give my fellow enthusiasts the best portrayal of the tool, I am writing again. First, I was able to flatten the sliding table using braces and shims, though if you had the same problem Delta would warranty the table. Remember, mine sat in the box until the warranty had expired. I did order a replacement table from Delta in case my straightened table gave me more problems. Though Delta couldn't offer a warranty replacement, they did pick up the shipping charge (they offered, I didn't have to ask).

Adjusting the table to the saw is a tedious task so plan on spending almost as much time on this part as bolting the pieces on. Be sure to verify that the travel tube is parallel to the saw blade as I had to shim (one less feeler gauge in the world) mine to get the alignment correct. Also, I set the table about fifteen thousandths above the saw table and I am finding this works fine.

Once set up, the sliding table works as intended. It easily moves long or wide stock cleanly through the blade. With the setup disappointments behind me and some experience with the table, I now have to give it the "thumbs up!" ... Read more

Amazon.com

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

Features

• Includes a 25 foot coil hose, 8 piece inflation kit, 1000 nails, case, and manual
• Combo kit contains portable 2 gallon CP200 air compressor and brad nail gun
• Nailer accepts 3/8" inch to 1-1/4" brad nails
• Quick-release nosepiece to allow easy clearing of jammed nails
• Compressor has a 10 amp, 120 Volt motor with a long life oil free pump

Amazon.com Review

For those seeking a midsize jointer for the long haul, this 6-inch model is a great find suitable for the professional workplace or serious home woodshop. Powered by Delta's trusted 1-horsepower induction motor, the three-blade drum spins quietly in its cast-iron bed. Adjusting with rack-and-pinion precision, the fence tilts 45 degrees in and out with positive stops at 90 and 45 degrees for beveling and chamfering applications. Delta realizes the use of heavy machinery carries a great risk of injury; consequently, they designed this jointer with a large, easily accessible on/off paddle switch at shoulder height on the right side--a feature for which we have much respect. Thanks to industrial-grade infeed and outfeed tables, even longer 6-inch-wide planks get the support they need as you remove up to 1/2 of an inch of material to the collection port on each pass. So you want to increase your edge on the competition? Delta feels the same way. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• Powerful one-horsepower motor for efficient cutting
• Extra large center mounted cast iron fence with rack and pinion adjustment
• Three knife cutterhead provides 14,400 cuts per minute for a smooth finish
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories

Reviews (38)

Good Idea, Mediocre Execution...
This jointer is well-thought-out. But... when it came time to manufacture the unit, Delta obviously forgot the Quality Control part of the equation. My unit has a twisted fence that's also cupped from top to bottom. I'd recommend not ordering this machine unless you can actually see the one you're going to receive and spend some time on the fence with a good straight-edge.

I went through 4 separate fences and kept the "straightest of the lot." It's still not straight, and I finally got tired of dealing with Delta on this matter.

Having said that, the rest of the machine is great. The tables are flat and coplanar, and the motor, stand, and switch are all great. The overall finish of the unit is good.

Having the fence ground flat at a machine shop makes this a worthwhile option in the jointer market... but c'mon... how hard can it be to get 'em right to start with? Apparently very hard, 'cause Delta's sure let a lot of warped fences hit the streets.

Bottom line? If I were buying another 6" jointer, I'd consider another model... In fact, my advice to you is to avoid this unit until it earns the reputation for quality.

Excellent Quality & Value
After months of comparisons, I finally bought the Delta 37-195 last week. The fence on this jointer is taller and longer, as is the infeed-outfeed beds than the nearest competitor. The width of the table bed is wide and supports 1/2" rabbetting cabability. The fence adjustment mechanism glides effortlessly. The fit and finish of the Delta 37-195 is superior, and the easy lever action adjusts the depth of cut smoothly. You will be most satisfied with this machine!!

Fence Biggest Drawback
If it were not for the cheap, cast aluminum fence I would recommend this. I think if you search enough you'll see that this is the single biggest complaint about this.

Suggestion: hold off until you can afford the next Delta model up (I believe that is the 360). It may be 2X the price, but well worth it. Also, the Ridgid is an outstanding buy at $399.00.

works for me.
i,ve been using this jointer for about two months now and it is a real joy to use. i,ve heard the other reviews that were not to good, but mine is just great.

What's with the pulleys not aligning?
After doing my homework (reading many reviews of 6" jointers in woodworking publications as well this forum), I settled on the Delta. The Jet had caught my eye (I have 3 other Jet machines, and have been impressed with their Quality Control), but in the end I opted for the Delta.

There is no question this is a great 6" jointer, as other reviewers have said. However, there is a design flaw (are you listening, Delta?) mentioned by other reviewers.

Why should I have to reverse the pulleys to get the belt properly aligned? ESPECIALLY SINCE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS EMPHASIZE THE NEED FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT! There, I feel better.

I also have another minor complaint with setup. The third bolt that attaches to the base through the dust chute could be a challenge for big armed, big handed guys. I managed, with very little wiggle room.

Overall, results with this jointer are impressive. Out of the box, the Delta performed flawlessly. No question, I'd give this product 5 stars, if not for the above-mentioned gripes.

I highly recommend purchasing a Delta 22-580K 13" planer to complement the jointer. I did, with no regrets. Now that's a fine product, worthy of 5 stars.

At the end of the day, the jointer and planer make a fine team.
Get past the setup, and this jointer will perform very well for you. No question. ... Read more

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" Unifence system complete with side extension table

Reviews (4)

Very nice contractor saw
I've been using this saw for about three years now (when I bought it it was called the Platinum Edition, not X5; everything is identical though).

It's a great contractor saw. It cuts well and can be transported with two people. However, there are a few drawbacks.

First, moving the saw always throws the extension table out of alignment. If you move the table between sites, I suggest that the table be completely removed. The table is attached with wood screws and they just are not substantial enough to hold the table while moving it.

Second, dust collection is atrocious. If you plan on using this is a cabinet shop, you need to attach something to collect dust.I tried the dust chute manufactured by Delta and it is a complete waste of time.Instead, I attached 1/4" hardboard. NOTE: the best way to do this is to attach it between the legs and frame, which requires a lot of effort.

Third, the blade height mechanism is very difficult to adjust.The blade height mechanism loosens over time.So, if you are cutting dados and it is loose, you can end up with a dado that starts at 1/2" deep and finishes at 1/4" deep. Tightening it requires that you be a contortionist or that you turn the saw upside down.

Fourth, the blade guard is tough to work with. The plastic housing does not stay up and out of the way. I eventually tossed the blade guard and purchased a Beisemeyer after-market splitter, which works great.

Fifth, I don't see any benefit to the UniFence.In the three years I've used it, I've never had a situation where I wanted to change the oriientation of the fence. But I've had many occasions where a Beisemeyer fence would have been useful. Also, attaching jigs to a UniFence is much more difficult than attaching to a Beisemeyer.

Sixth, the motor will bog down when cutting thick tough wood, like 5/4 oak or rock maple.

So, this machine gets four stars (and I put a cabinet saw on my Christmas list).

Solid Contractor's Saw
I've been shopping for a contractor's saw for awhile and I checked out the Delta, DeWalt, Jet, Grizzly, Etc.Most woodworkers I knew had either a Delta or a Jet and both saws have staunch supporters.The things that swayed me toward the Delta were: 1) The Unifence (easy to set up/adjust, versatile, and extremely rigid/accurate)2) Delta has a great reputation for customer service3) The X-5 version has some heft at almost 300lbs4) I can take advantage of the X-5 rebates that have been going on5) 5yr warranty...I probably won't need it.The saw is well built.

I had high expectations for this saw...

Now that I've had the saw for about a month.I am still very satisfied with my choice.

I had a small shipping damage issue with a couple of parts that Delta sent replacements for without delay.I had to wait on hold, but when they talked with me, the response was immediate and courteous.I love a company that cares for customers.

I set up the saw by myself with little or no difficulties.The only thing that was close to time consuming was mounting the motor and aligning the belt properly.The Unifence was easy to set up and align.The best way to ensure that you have great fence alignment...MAKE IT EASY TO ADJUST.The fence is solid with no side deflections (I checked out all fences at retailers and at Woodworking shows, the Unifence is up there with the best).Blade 45 and 90 deg stops were also very easy to adjust.

Part finish was excellent and the saw looks like a quality piece of equipment that I will give to my sons...after 30 years or so.

Cutting with the saw was a great experience.The saw is very stable, quietly powerful and safe to operate with splitter and guard.

When I get the mobile base, I'll be able to move it around when I am using other tools.

I really couldn't ask for more out of a Contractor's saw.

Except maybe one thing...If power tools are going to be sold by Amazon or any other vendor that ships.The packaging needs to be a little more robust to withstand the abuse that individually shipped tools can get.Replacing parts for shipping damage can't be a good way to make profits.I want Delta to be around for a long time, so please spend a little more on packaging.

Great Table saw.
We bought this table saw for our workshop so we did not have to use our portable contractors saw in the shop.It took awhile to assemble it and some parts were broken, however they were shipped to us within 3 days.The only thing I do not like is that you can not mount an outfeed table to it when you have the unifence system.The motor housing when tipped to cut at 45 degrees sticks up above the table level and so the outfeed table would prevent tipping to a full 45 degrees.
Other than that, has great power, well built and easy to use.

No better 10" contractor saw
I have wanted a 10" table saw for 30 years since I worked in a cabinet shop at that time.My livelihood went other directions so I could not justify the expense and commit to a tool of this size when moving.A year ago I began building a 1700+ sq. ft. house for myself mostly by myself and by last spring I was ready and very excited to finally order a saw.My son who is in fine woodworking for a living said that I ought to seriously consider Jet and Grizzly.I am a shopper who likes to research all possibilities.As it is now said and done, I have a 10" Delta Contractor's Special w/Unifence setting on my jobsite.What a joy to use, it accurately shaves paper thin slices of wood and has adequate power to cut in it's full range.I am excited at the prospect of converting to 220v when I set it permanently in my garage/workshop.The assemble was a breeze, a little over an hour and I am moderately good w/tools. The parts fit is very precise and the table and fence were no problem.I am very proud of the quality I was able to buy from an American company.There is no reason to look farther for a table saw than Delta and provided by Amazon/ToolCrib with the best price, service and shipping. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Delta's Shopmaster TS220 is a step up from their benchtop saw, offering a larger table with outfeed extensions and a powerful 15 amp motor that can slice through hardwoods without bogging down. The solid anodized-aluminum table measures 17-1/2 by 34 inches and allows for a 20-inch maximum rip to the right of the blade. When working with long pieces, you can pull out the steel outfeed extension for better support, then collapse it back into the table when you're done for more compact storage. There's a front- and rear-locking T-square-type fence, and while it isn't as desirable as the fences found on larger Delta saws, it's more accurate than the fences we find on many benchtop saws. We also like the large paddle switch that makes quick shutdowns easy and the sturdy steel stand that comes with this saw. This saw will work great for do-it-yourselfers and beginning woodworkers, but professionals and people taking on more extensive home remodeling work will want to consider stepping up to the greater capacity offered by one of Delta's industrial saws. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• 2-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 15-amp motor provides plenty of power for all cutting operations
• Anodized-aluminum tabletop provides a smooth work surface
• Capacity to cut 3-inch material at 90 degrees, 2-1/2-inch material at 45 degrees
• Rip fence locks front and rear to maintain accuracy of cut

Reviews (6)

Much better than expected
You already know it has a smallish table and non-standard miter slots. So let's call this half a table saw. I paid $179 for mine. That's half a table saw at a third the price of a "real" table saw. So I couldn't resist trying it out.

In brief, you can do everything with this little saw that you can with a contractor's saw, plus one thing more: You can heave it around your shop, or up the stairs, or into your station wagon. With careful setup and adjustment, everything locks down straight and true. The measuring tape on the rip fence rail is amazingly accurate.

I have one major complaint: Would it have killed Delta to make the miter gage slide a little longer?

I'm chronicling my experiences with this tool at http://benchsaw.blogspot.com

For a more complete review:

• Why I bought it
  
• Setup
  
• First cuts and a miter gage improvement
  

I'd recommend this saw to cheapskates like me with limited shop space and a tendency to make their own jigs and fixtures, since you can't use store-bought ones.

Delta TS220LS Shopmaster 10" Bench Saw
This review is an update reflecting a couple of months of regular use. I've deducted one star for the throat insert, as detailed below.

ASSEMBLY: Assembly took over an hour, due mainly to the time required to positively identify the many fasteners.

SETUP: Heel-to-toe blade alignment, miter gauge alignment, and fence alignment were acceptable out of the box. Blade tilt stops and indicator were off, and after adjustment they did not return dependably to the preset stops.

PROs and CONs: This saw cuts well and produces clean, accurate cuts. However, as has been my previous experiences with Delta Shopmaster tools, they are a decent value for the price, but attention to detail is lacking. My main complaint with this tool is the crappy insert that doesn't sit flush with the table, causing boards to sometimes hang up on the exposed lip when ripping with the fence. This not only decreases accuracy, but leads to frustration and potentially dangerous situations when ripping thin material and cross-cutting short workpieces. Another problem is the non-standard miter gauge slots which do not accept after-market accessories such as featherboards and tenon jigs.

This would have been a 4 but...
Don't necessarily let this "low" rating dissuade you from buying this saw new. This review is for the refurbished model.

I bought this saw as a replacement for a big Sears model that I used to own. It was taking up to much room in my garage and was very heavy and difficult to move around. I am a weekend wood butcher and knuckle buster. I wanted a smaller lighter model and don't need the heavy duty features of a big iron model.

My saw arrived UPS with the carton tattered and horrors, the bottom was unsealed quite a bit. Opening it I found the contents were strewn about with some of the small nuts and washers loose. There was absolutely no padding or packing to protect or restrain the contents. Some parts were scratched and others were laying against the carbide saw blade. No saw blade teeth appeared to broken though, and it looked like the major parts were there and still intact. Amazingly the saw table was not scratched or dented even though there was only the thin cardboard box to protect it.

After completely assembling the saw and stand I started to make any necessary adjustments. The saw blade was WAY out of alignment. The instructions said that alignment shouldn't be necessary as it was factory set. It also said that if adjustment was necessary to loosen some screws accessible from the top of the saw table. These were very difficult to loosen and appeared to have been tightened way to much. I had to use a wrench on the underside. After getting them loose I still couldn't adjust the saw blade parallel to the miter-gauge slot. I'm talking about a quarter inch here, not a millimeter. I tried to take the blade off and found the adjustment so bad that the provided wrench wouldn't fit between the saw top and saw arbor notch.

My choices were to either send the saw back or completely take it apart. I choose the later. I removed the leg set, and took the top of the saw off it's plastic base to expose the guts. This also meant taking off the front tilt and elevation handles and the wiring. I was down to just the top, motor, and motor mount.

By loosing the "Floating Jack Shaft" mounting nuts the motor and assembly could be swung back into alignment. I did careful measuring before retightening the bolts to have minimal realignment upon reassembling this saw.

I also found that the miter gauge had lost its pointer during shipping so I made a new one out of scrap aluminum. Other lost parts consisted of a few lock-washers and a screw. More annoying to me was ending up with washers, screws, and an interesting machined part that I cannot find in the assembly instructions or parts list. One final anomaly was that the supplied screws that are used to hold the front rail to the saw were too large to fit into the holes drilled in the rail. I could have searched for smaller headed screws but decided to ream the holes with a drill bit "chucked" in a vise grip. Well, this is a refurb so I wasn't too surprised at all of this.

So why didn't I rate this one eyed, three legged dog even lower?

Because I feel it will fit the need for which I bought it. This is a bench saw made of an aluminum top with a plastic base so although it is not as stout as the big iron it doesn't need to be. I will NEVER use it as a work-top as I sometimes did with my old saw. The trade-off is that it is much easier to move around. It has plenty of power for the kinds of jobs I have planed for it. It cuts 1 inch softwood and 3/4 plywood like butter, although it starts rather abruptly getting up to speed almost instantly. More surprising is that it is very accurate. It actually has less run-out than my old cast-iron saw had and the rip fence locks tight and true. Once running it is actually quieter than my old saw too. Much of this has to do with the blade one uses.

It being small is an asset for me in another way; I feel safer using it. I can wrap my fingers over the rip fence easily to keep them out of harms way. Wood glides effortlessly over the machined saw table, which is dead flat. The table insert is a bit cheesy, being made of thin stamped steel. Making a zero clearance one may be a challenge because of the thinness. Since it can only rip to 20 inches I can not cut down the center of 4 foot sheet goods. But I could never do this accurately with the big saw either. Its' fence was too short for that kind of work. Especially for one person to handle without extra tables set up. I sometimes would try but the saw line always wandered. I would have been better off using a clamped straight edge and portable circular saw. Or even a router that could make the final shape and cut to size in one pass.

I feel if you buy this saw and don't expect big iron performance then you will be pleasantly surprised with its' power and accuracy. Having on hand a couple each of 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 mm combination wrenches will get it together and get you out of trouble too. You will need a flat head screw driver and a number 2 & 3 phillips-head screw drivers. A combination square should be used to check for squareness and blade alignment. I also used never-seize on all bolts that screwed into the aluminum table.

All-in-all I would have rated this saw a 4 if I hadn't had to fuss with it so much. Buy new and you can hopefully save yourself this.

Inexpensive table saw worth every penny
A starter saw that helped put the finishing touch on a beautiful cabinet installation convinced me to come out of woodworking retirement and attack a complete kitchen remodel. Yes it's inexpensive and could use a bigger table, but for a portable saw to cut cabinet trim pieces and other small projects, it is great. Sure I'll be spending [$$$] for a Jet next year but this was worth the minimal bucks today.

Poor Saw
I bought this saw as a starter to see what I wanted out of a table saw. I discovered after purchasing it that the arbor is too short to hold a traditional dado set. Instead Delta has a wobble dado blade that can fit on the arbor of this model. Needless to say, this is pretty much useless for doing any smooth cuts. The fence is also shoddy, although I expected this from a starter model. If you have a compound miter saw and a circular saw, you can do anything this table saw can do and more. Don't waste your money on this one - spend more and get something better. I plan to return mine to the retailer. ... Read more

Features

• Cast iron frame and table for improved stability
• Upper and lower tire brushes for improved blade tracking
• Large, 2-wheel design improves blade life
• Built-in dust port for dust collection
• Heavy-duty, 1/2 HP ball bearing motor

Amazon.com Review

This entry-level scroll saw from Delta has only the bells and whistles that thehome hobbyist really needs. It's a cut above their SS200 model, differing mostly in that itoffers variable speed and the Quickset II blade-changing system, both handy features.The cast iron, round table--measuring 11-3/4 inches in diameter--will tilt to 45 degrees tolet you cut bevels. When you're done, a positive stop brings the table back accuratelyperpendicular to your blade. If you're looking to do some interior scrolling, this saw is agreat choice at a good price. Its Quickset blade-changing system allows you to drill yourpilot hole, snap open the Quickset chuck, run the blade easily through your pilot hole, andseat it back in the Quickset chuck--a snap, and you're cutting. Blade tensioning isaccomplished with a fingertip control, extending your blade life and preventing snappedblades. The nifty built-in blower keeps your cut line clear. The saw has onboard bladestorage, as well as a pretty generous 16-inch throat capacity (the distance from the bladeto the inside back of the saw). You can buy a stand for it or mount it on your workbench;either way, predrilled holes in the tool base will make that job a breeze. --Kris Jensen- Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 2-amp induction-type motor provides quiet, smooth power with less vibration
• Variable speed for the best cutting results in a variety of materials
• Quick-set blade chuck for quick, easy blade changes
• Cast iron construction reduces vibration

Reviews (10)

Not Impressed
I bought this unit at Sears about a year and a half ago and right away found the blade vibration side-to-side was awful. In addition the blower tube did not work. I took the unit back to Sears and they repaired it. The blower tube will remove very light dust if I can get the outlet close enough to the material but that is as good as it gets. The blade movement is still the same and Sears says there is nothing they can do about it. I have tried bolting the unit down but that only served to vibrate EVERYTHING else off of the work bench(even an impact wrench). I can make pretty good cuts on soft wood up to 1/2 inch or hardwood up to 1/4 but thats it. Try anything more and the blade wanders all over the place no matter how it is tensioned. Maybe I just got a lemon but I have yet to have a good experience with anything in the "shopmaster" line.

GREAT Saw at GREAT Price
I got this saw 7 months ago and have put many hours cutting 1/8th to 1" wood, hard and soft with no problems. I have placed the saw on an old end table (unbolted) and there is very little vibration if any. The blade changing is very fast and can be done in seconds not minutes. First thing I recommend if you buy this saw is throw away the blades that come with it and get some good ones (not delta). It will make a BIG difference. Only one problem I found and that is the table only tilts one direction and makes it difficuly to do relief cutting. I fully recommend this saw to anyone.

Poor design????
Very interesting to find the same problem in Gainesville. The little saw worked great until it tip of the upper arm broke and ate the rubber mount below the arm. I wouldn't have been so disappointed given the low price but it was almost new.

You get what you pay for
I purchased this saw to make puzzles and didn't want to spend a lot. I got what I paid for, a decent saw for a very low price. Out of the box setup was smiple. I had to re-drill/mill the top pivot point and reinstall the collect as it wasn't rotating freely causing severe vibration and breaking blades. It takes me about 30 seconds tops to change the blade. The blower (to blow away dust) is barely funcitonal. Variable speed feature works great. I've used a variety of unidirectional multidirection blades. All work well. Invest in the right blades, work your pieces SLOWLY and always have the clamp down tight on your piece, and it will work fine. I spent almost as much on getting the right blades as this very reasonably priced machine. The quality is average if that, but the price is unbeatable. Even including the small repairs I had to do on the machine.

Cheap Canadian Import - Avoid at all Cost!
This is what happens when we import products.
This is 1950's technology, that's why it's $59 at Lowes. It takes 1 hour to change the blades. The tension control came unscrewed and would not go back in when changing the last blade. This piece of junk is going back to Lowes.
CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP! Don't buy imports. ... Read more

Features

• High-speed steel for a sharp edge
• Double-sided for twice the cutting life
• Fits Delta 22-560 12-1/2-inch Planer--indexed for perfect alignment each time
• 2-pack

Reviews (2)

Blades Last a Long time and are EASY to Install
I have been running the same set of blades in my Delta 22-560 Planer for over a year. I use them to plane quarter-sawn white oak and have done about 1500 board feet. The blades are still sharp. I have not yet felt a need to flip them. I did remove them once to see how hard it would be. The locator holes in the blades made it EASY. The tight tolerence between the holes and the locator pins insured a minimal (less than .002")runout. The only possible problem is that the two blades MUST be ground exactly the same, there is no method to fine tune the alignment. This is not really a big problem for most sharpening services. The price is quite good, I would call them a good value.

Blade review
There is no comparison to blades that go into other planers that require tedious alignment. These have alignment pins to give you an exact fit every time, plus, they are reversible, so for 2 knifes, you get 4 cutting edges. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

This benchtop saw from Delta's Shopmaster line offers accuracy and reliability in an easily portable package. It has a 13 amp, 120-volt motor for plowing through cuts and features a 17-1/4-by-26-inch table that allows for a 9-7/8-inch maximum rip to the right of the blade. There's a self-aligning rip fence that locks in parallel to the blade and a T-slot groove in the table so you can use a standard miter gauge for crosscutting. It also has a see-through blade guard with an integral splitter and antikickback fingers, and a toggle-style on/off switch. This model comes with a hefty steel stand so you can use it anywhere you need it. While this is a great saw for do-it-yourselfers working on smaller projects, people needing more rip capacity and a more powerful motor will want to consider a step up to Delta's TS220 Shopmaster saw. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• 2-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• Powered by a 13-amp, 120-volt motor for dependable cutting power
• Lightweight for easy portability
• Ample capacity to cut 3-inch at 90 degrees, 2-1/2-inch at 45 degrees
• Rip fence locks front and rear to maintain accuracy of cut

Reviews (5)

Worth the money
I have to agree with some of the previous reviews. This is a good, portable table saw. I wanted an inexpensive and portable table saw to get my workshop started. The low price, light weight and included stand fitted my needs exactly.

I have used this saw to build some bookcases and to rip some nailers for a crown molding project, as well as some other smaller jobs. So far this little Delta has powered through everything with only the problems that would come from any other lightweight, portable saw. I did pick up a thin kerf Freud Diablo after-market blade. This saw and blade combo makes VERY SMOOTH cuts while the included blade is great for chewing through stock when a little wave doesn't matter.

This is not a cabinet saw with an ultra-accurate fence. Don't rely on the included rule. Get out your T-square and set the fence. Once the fence is set, I've found that it stays in place.

Yes,the mitre slots are smaller than standard and that is a pain in the backside but with a little creativity and some time at the bench grinder my after-market Bench Dog feather boards fit like a dream.

The table is small but the portability of the saw was important to me. I stopped at Sears and picked up two Craftsman roller stands and the small table is no longer an issue. The beauty is that all three pieces don't take up much space in my garage.

The saw is lightweight and has a tendency to wander on a smooth surface. A piece of plywood with some 2x4's attached in a square shape solves this problem. Set the stand legs inside the square and your body weight stops the wandering. Make sure that the plywood is long enough so you can stand on it while guiding your work piece through the saw. The plywood leans against a wall behind the rollers and saw and doesn't take up much space in my garage.

So there are is my opinion of this inexpensive, portable saw. My only complaint with the saw is the non-standard mitre slots (this is the reason that it didn't get 5 stars). The other complaints are inherent with all portable table saws.

If you need to make ultra-accurate cuts or power through a ton of hardwood every day, this is not the saw for you. If you do the occasional project and have minimal storage area, this is a great saw with a nice price tag.

Don't get it just because it is cheap!
I picked up the Delta TS200LS about 3 months ago from my local Lowe's. I like the Delta name and needed a table saw; I didn't have much money to spend. Solely because of that, I chose the Delta TS200LS. The miter gauge slot and blade insert are not standard and you will not be able to find generic upgrades for them. Once I decided to buy a new miter gauge, due to the aluminum cheapy included, I finally found out that this was not standard. After getting the chance to use a better Delta, I noticed that my previous wavy lines in my cuts weren't due to me using the equipment incorrectly; it was the equipment! I could never get a perfectly straight line, even on rip cuts with the fence. This may be a good saw for work site needs but if this is going to be set up in your home and you plan on using it more often than rarely, do yourself a favor and spend some extra money. With Lowe's gracious 90 day return policy, I just picked up a TS300 for $300 and THIS is a table saw! Perfect cuts each time and it doesn't feel like my table wants to vibrate away now.

Do it yourselfer, hobbiest, homeowner
Just finished putting together my new Delta TS200LS Shopmaster 10" Portable Bench Saw. Putting it together was a pretty simple task and the instructions were clear enough. Time to put the saw together was just under an hour, total time with doing the recommended adjustments on the splitter and 90 degree and 45 degree stops was about an hour and a half. The saw did not seem to need a whole lot of adjustments out of the box, it was however a little off parralel. I gave it a good test spin by cutting up some old 2x4 pt and 2x6 pt then fed it some nasty old 4x4 pt that I had laying around. It certainly has the power to handle that type of material and the cuts were true and clean. This saw should be able to handle any small woodworking project you should have around the house with ease. Don't get me wrong I can't see throwing a full sheet of 1" plywood on it and hope it will cut it in half straight, this saw is just not for that after all its a portable saw with only a 26" table. All in all you can't beat the price and worthiness of this saw (shop around, I have seen this saw for as low as $99.00). My first project with my new saw is building a place to store it. I look forward to working with this saw on some other projects that the wife has lined up also.

Good Inexpensive Homeowner Saw
Ok. Lets get something straight - this is an inexpensive little saw. If you want to do more than little projects, invest the money for a better saw. Having said that, yes the miter slots are smaller, and not as accurate as those on other Delta's. This saw has the same size miter slots as the TS200 series & TS220LS. The idea is, it's not meant for big jobs so a smaller miter gauge and slot are fine. Don't pan a saw, or cry "Sour Grapes" because you can't weigh yourself with a thermometer - it wasn't designed for that. The TS-300 (formerly 36-600) & other contractor / pro series saws have more heavy-duty miter gauges & slots at a more heavy duty price. In addition the fence is a little rickety. However, if you take the time to work with the adjustments and you can get it to do pretty well. I always measure to be safe (measure twice, cut once). Everyone knows the value of a table saw lies in its fence and miter gauge. Here you get what you pay for. The directions were very good and saw assembled in a little more than an hour. Make sure you take the time to check the set up. Out of the box my blade was not aligned with the table correctly, I found out the hard way- my error. I had to make an adjustment that I should have checked for and performed when I set up the saw. The blade splitter is a real pain (most are junk). Again you will need to take the time to properly adjust it [which I actually did]. However you still can't throw it back and have it stay out of the way for making adjustments or measurements. The anti-kickback clips have a tendency to catch on the material and throw off the feed and alignment. I took mine off, but for safety reasons I don't recommend that anyone else do this. The stand is fine, the weight & stability are very good. The saw is easily portable. The on/off switch is in a good / safe place. There's plenty of power for small projects. The blade that comes with it is fair for the homeowner. However, I recommend a thin kerf Freud blade - it will help a lot. I used my TS200LS to make a fish tank stand and build a Murphy bed cutting 3/4" birch plywood and 2x4's. The TS200 performed admirably. Now my wife wants me to build an entertainment center (time for a bigger better saw). Overall, this is a good little saw for the money and small projects. If that describes your needs than this is the saw for you, no doubts. For bigger jobs perhaps not. My father always said buy quality and you'll only cry once. Amazing how the older I get the smarter he gets. }:-) I hope this review helps.

Sour Grapes!!
T-slots are to small! The Shopmaster I have 3/8 x 5/8 T's. Delta's jigs do not fit! When I called their service no., I was told there was nothing I could do! ... Read more

Features

• 2 year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 2.5-amp induction motor for cooler, quieter operation
• Cast-iron base and motor housing for durability and stability
• Ball bearing construction for long-lasting smooth operation
• Flexible lamp provides proper illumination for better visibility

Reviews (3)

cast pot metal under powerd ...
one of the tool rets one mine broke wile gentel use I was suprisd because I thought it would be steel or cast iron wich i could fix by weldimng it but no it was pot metal which is almost imposible to repair. Ten seconds after I turned it on the spare stopers on top losend and started to grind away the spark shileds got dirty and started to shake about and get in the way. so needless to say I took them off and threw them out. them moter spins to fast to grind cuting tools for it burns the temper and is good for nothing but light slow deburing. The moter is pathetic It takes for ever to grind a lawn moer blaed espsily if you have a tractor with two blades like on a tractor mower. if you even have a slight nick in the blade it takes five pluss minuts longer at least. then by trhe timne you are about done shrping your two blades the mote housing is very very warm for it dose not have sufficent cooling. also to use it it needs to be bolted to heavy and sturdy base or else it will tilt back and flip over if you use any presure. also it takes forever to grind any thing.buy a real grinder like a 1725 rpm grinder for wood wqorking tools or an angel grinder for lawn mower blades and outhe stuff.

Great value
Quality construction. Tool rests are solid cast(not flimsy stamped like a lot of other grinders in this price range). Angled channel in right tool rest is great for sharpening drill bits. Super quiet - almost too quiet (can hardly tell that it's running). For the price (39.99 at Lowes), it has an attached flexible lamp!! Sturdy plastic spark deflectors are easily adjusted and are very transparent, so you can still see what you are doing. The only thing missing is variable speed control (how often would you find that feature useful?).

no frills, just reliable and affordable
This grinder works well for sharpening chisels, slotted screw drivers, and other small tools. It is quiet and operates smoothly with no perceptible vibration. It doesn't have variable speed, exotic attachments, or any other (in my case unneeded) features. ... Read more

Features

• High-speed steel for a sharp edge
• Double-sided for twice the cutting life
• Fits Delta 22-540 12-inch Planer
• Two pack

Reviews (1)

Blades seem ok
I used one side of the blades to plane pine wood. The boards were 4 in. wide, about 1/2 inch thick and approx. 6 ft long. I planes them down to about 3/8 in. I did about 8 pieces. All went well but one board had many knots in it and it chipped the blade. Seems great for wood with few knots in it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Here's a benchtop tool that packs the power of the big boys. With 6 inches from bit center to column, you can drill with ease into the center of a foot-wide board with a 2-3/8-inch stroke and a chuck jaw capacity of 1/2 inch. The cast-iron table tilts left and right to 45 degrees with a positive stop at 0, and offers five drill speeds depending on your material and bit size. You don't even have to know what speed is the right one--there's a chart inside the pulley cover that dictates belt speed according to hole size and material. Changing speeds is as simple as adjusting the belt on the pulley. Have some repetitive drilling to do? The adjustable-position locking depth stop will take the trouble out of the job. Rack-and-pinion table depth adjustment makes raising and lowering the table no work at all, and here's a nice bonus you won't find standard on other models--a built-in tool tray. When you're done drilling, just pop out the removable safety switch to prevent unauthorized use. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2 year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• Five speed options, 620 to 3100 rpm for drilling in a variety of materials
• Motor mount pivots for easy and fast speed changing
• Position locking depth stop for easy repetitive drilling operations
• Table tilts up to 45 degrees for accurate angle drilling

Reviews (8)

Model 11-990 is still availabe.
Just to note... the two-year old Delta 12" model 11-990 which the troublesome DP300 replaced is still available at a discount from some industrial tool suppliers. I purchased one about two months ago. It is the exact same drill press with all of the same specifications, including being made in China.
So far, it has been a very good tool and I have no complaints, especially considering the reduced price. I wrote a review on it last month.
It's possible that since technically it is an older model, it may have been made to higher standards, because as everyone in the woodworking industry now knows, Delta's continued cost cutting shift to its overseas production facilities has produced increasingly inferior products over the last few years. This is especially true for their low priced light home duty "ShopMaster" series and medium priced commercial product line.
Considering the fact that Delta owns these overseas facilities, if they exercised better material selection, manufacturing techniques and quality control, this wouldn't be such an issue. Unfortunately for everyone, overall product quality as well as Delta's reputation are now almost completely in the tank.

bad motor
I purchased the drill press to use with my middle school students. Less than 2 weeks after it arrived, my students called me over cause it smelled funny. I noticed hot melted plastic dripping from the motor and immediately unplugged it and we had to leave the area because of the fumes. Now I get the wonderful task of tracking down the warranty, and then the communciation with delta/amazon, and then the return shipping or lawsuit, and then the... You get the picture! You may want to check other brands...if not, good luck!

Depth stop unworkable
As an old woodworker, disappointed that the depth stop mechanism does not work, even when following the written instructions. The spindle travel is very short out of the box, and ours just (without any adjustment) became shorter. The depth control ring and the guage are not intuitive, the guage reading what appears to be backwards. Not up to the old standads of Rockwell/Delta days. Do not buy this model.

Under powered
This drill press is adequate as a bench top unit. Initially I was fairly happy with it, other than some vibration from the spindle. But the more I use it the more I am dissapointed with it. The minimum spindle speed is 620 which is too fast for my hole cutter ( recommended 400 RPM). Delta should change the pulley ratios to allow an alternative slower speed rather than so many at the higher end. I used my hole cutter anyways and ended up barely being able to cut a 3" diameter hole the drill kept stopping. It appears as if the motor just stops under load. I noticed a similar problem using a small diameter forstner bit. I hope that my motor needs to be replaced, and it isn't just that that's the best that 1/3 hp can do.

Very Disappointing Delta quality
Received my DP300 on Friday afternoon. Out of box the tool rest was broken. After assembly, the depth stop was not settable - the screw stop inside the mechanism was not attached. More importantly, the quill raised and lowered with great force required. It would not return under its own spring return tension. I suspect there is a woodruff key in the slot and it is broken. Of course customer service is closed for the weekend and I cannot get redress from Delta until Monday.

I have several other US made Delta tools with which I am satisfied. There was no damage to the shipping container, so I believe the DP300 left the factory in China in this condition. Delta needs to revisit their Quality control in offshore locations or risk ruining their previously fine name. ... Read more

Features

• Allows more accurate straight and angled cutoff operations
• Fits Delta table saws with 3/8-by-3/4-inch miter slots
• Adjustable fence features a work support at the end to hold stock up to 60 inches
• Large capacity table supports larger workpieces
• See-through guard covers the blade for visibility without sacrificing safety

Reviews (4)

Getting a lot of use out of this tool, but not without flaws
I am a novice woodworker and received this miter jig with my Delta CS. I've gotten a lot of use out the tool in a pretty short period of time, which is why I gave it 4 stars. However, I've had some of the same problems as others - unit is very heavy, so getting it on and off the table is a bit of pain. The weight should make for smooth travel, but I still get a fair amount of resistance - slot key is set to minimum width. BTW, first slot key I received was warped and I had to get a new one from Delta (who were very helpful). Also find you have to be careful with the stop because it moves 1/8" or more as you tighten it down. Those issues aside, the unit functions well - I've used it to crosscut plywood panels and hardwoods and have been happy with the results. This is the only sliding miter jig I've used, so I cannot judge how it compares to others.

The guard is annoying and the clamp was not thought out well
I got this as a part of the kit that includes the contractors saw and beisemeyer fence. I put everything together and it works well enough, but I have these issues:

1) I ended up taking off the fence, since it is exclusive with the saw's guard. Now I just tie off the left anti-kickback pawl on the saw's gaurd and use it in place.
2) The thing is heavy and awkward. Kind of hard to store (ok, now I am just bellyaching)
3) It does not slide well. I have the track, which is adjustable, adjusted down to it's smallest size, and it still binds considerably. I have to push with a worrisome amount of pressure.

and worst:
4) The clamp is not designed well. The steel clamp is attached to the aluminum body of the jig with a steel bolt. On my pilot run, I stuck some scrap pine on the fence, and started cranking down. I had not put very much pressure on the wood at all, when the bolt had completely stripped the aluminum threads. The bolt just pulled out. Sure, I could have tightened too much, but I don't think so.

Excellent for panel cutting.. Makes my miter saw obsolete!
I recently had trouble making square cuts on some bookcase sides. The stock miter gauge that came with the table saw didn't have enough contact area to get a good square cut.

I looked at the Incra miter guage at a local woodworking shop, when the clerk recommended this unit. It has given my saw new life! I recently had to make some dados on some 20" glued up panels, and this unit made it painless. Simply set the fence stop, and cut each piece... the result is perfectly bookmatched dados.

I can't imagine doing some of my recent work without this jig. As a matter of fact, my DeWalt 12" miter saw gets less use now that I can make such decent cuts with this jig!

Delta Sliding Miter Jig
I purchased the Delta Sliding Miter Jig a second time (the first one was missing the formica table due to some packaging issues with Delta) and have been very satisfied. The product assembled rather easily and is very well constructed (it weighs approx. 40 lbs). After some minor adjustments to the miter guage bar I was up and running. The jig glides effortlessly over the cast iron top of my table saw. The miter angles are right on and the line cursor and angle readings make it very easy to adjust to any angle. The extension bar is very sturdy with provisions to cross-cut full length boards up to 5 feet. It also comes with a stop clamp and removable 45 degree adapter which is very useful for repeatative cuts. The work clamp is very handy and I particularly like the quick release feature. The table is plenty big enough to accomodate wide glued-up panels for trimming to size. The one drawback is that you need to remove your blade guard each time you wish to use the jig. But all things considered, this jig will definitely serve to replace my home-made panel cutter in a heartbeat! ... Read more