I am considering this bandsaw....it has a 4" dustport, nice fit &finish...."Seems" like the Amarican made one....(the model before the X5) but wouldlike to hear about it....Vibration? Quality of cut? (I will put Viking/TimberWolf blade)Is it strong enough to get good tension in the blade? the salesman told methat the Viking/TimberWolf require 30% less tension ....One friend is trying to get me buy the General International 14" 90-100M1steel frame, he is saying that I will get more tension in the blade and abetter cut quality...is it true?thanks

11/15 Bought this machine at a tool show here in town. 11/24 P/U machine.11/28 Assembled machine found fit and finish not as good as other JETmachine I recently purchased.On start up saw had severe vibration.Isolated the main problem to an out of balance bottom wheel.Fix1: 4 penny weight out of balance using crude balancing methods, but thissolved the major vibration.Further investigation revealed that the bandsaw tires did not sit flat onwheels.Fix2: Removed wheels and tires from wheels, inverted tires and shaved flashfrom injection molding process during manufacture. Reinstalled wheels.The machine now runs relatively smooth, a little vibration but within mytolerances for a machine of this price.Spoke with Delta technician during the above described processes and totheir credit Delta is shipping a new "in balance" bottom wheel free ofcharge rush delivery. Tech was very helpful and understanding to myconcerns, went so far as to locate the part from "I don't know where" sincepart is...

Delta 28-206 14" bandsaw?

Dec 09, 2003 22 Replies

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Bay Area Dave 22 years ago

funny you should mention the 5/8 blade. I just picked one up yesterday. It leaves a nicer finish than my 3/4. I can't get the riser yet; the unit is new and word is they will be available in January. For what I want to use a BS for, the PM is perfect. I don't intended to go out in the south forty and cut down a 100 year old oak and mill it myself.

Stores that carry the Powermatic AND Delta are having one hell of a time selling the Deltas now.

dave

David B> Thus spake "dave" !!! Wow, can you tell who owns the Powermatic? >

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Bay Area Dave 22 years ago

Teased? I don't feel teased. The only buyer's regret I've had with regard to WW stuff is the Delta BS, which went back. I was less than thrilled with the fence on my PC557, but I'm getting over it and don't use it that much anyway. IF I had to do a lot of biscuiting I'd go Lamello or at least Makita. I'm pleased with the rest of my equipment. The limiting factor in my shop is me; not the "stuff". So I keep picking up more books... :)

dave

David B> You know, I shouldn't have teased dave in that last post. After all,

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Mike 22 years ago

Thanks Danny,

I went to your web site and saw your new book.... That might be what I am looking for...thanks

Mike

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