DELTA 37-350A DJ-20 Precision 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase

by Delta

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

When you're ready to step up to the professional woodworking scene, this jointer from Delta helps design your calling card. Materials up to 8 inches wide glide across the cast-iron infeed and outfeed tables. The fence adjusts with rack-and-pinion precision, beveling 45 degrees in and out with positive stops at 90 and 45 degrees to give you the angle your work demands. We appreciate the easy height-adjustment lever that keeps the guide close to the three-blade drum--no matter what the position--through its 1/2-inch range via a parallelogram support structure. 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. Driven by a 1-1/2-horsepower induction motor for use with a built-in dust collector port, this jointer will complement any woodshop. --Justin Paul

From the Manufacturer

Delta 37-350A DJ-20 Precision 8-inch 1-1/2-horsepower jointer.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 523 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 523 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004Y73P
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 37-350A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #310,817 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #47 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Jointers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny, October 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: DELTA 37-350A DJ-20 Precision 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

The DJ-20 has turned out to be one of the high lights of my shop. There was a minimum of assembly with the unit (only about 45 minutes). The first cuts with the machine were extremely smooth. Altering the fence to various angles is quick and accurate. The power of the unit made it possible to joint a 7"X 6' oak plank with out any strain on the motor. The surface of the jointer was finely polished. Long stock is a joy to joint with this machine. This machine is a real value.

45 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor Customer Service, February 1, 2001

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David Neal (Madison, Al United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 37-350A DJ-20 Precision 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the jointer through Amazon/Tool Crib. Amazon was great - no problems at all. I had initial concerns about how I would get this heavy machine off the truck once it arrived. Consolidated freightways was excellent and couldn't have been more helpful. During the assembly process, I noticed that the jointer tilt gauge had been sheared in half. This is a cheap aluminum part on the fence. The fence was packaged under the heavy jointer and probably sustained the damage there (in crate). I called Delta for a replacement and didn't find them to be particularly concerned. They told me they would send me the part in a week. I called back after ten days and have now been told that it will be another week (I got the impression that this is a standard line). You would think that when you invest [so much] in a product that they would be a little more responsive and concerned than that. This has certainly given me cause to think about future Delta purchases.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality tool, some caveats..., August 8, 2001

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Greg_R (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 37-350A DJ-20 Precision 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Pros:
I purchased this tool ... over a year ago and have enjoyed flawless jointing since that time. The tables and fence adjust very smoothly & the large infeed is very nice on bigger boards. The entire machine is very precise and has maintained its settings over the past year. Blade changes are fairly easy if you know what you're doing.

Cons:
- dust chute not included & Delta part is pricey
- The fence does not extend far enough to use the rabbeting ledge accurately. With the fence at maximum extension, there is about 2+" of exposed blade (i.e. 2" is the smallest rabbeting width). I've clamped a 2x4 (with a notch cut to clear the blades) onto the fence so I can cut any size rabbet (i.e. 3/4" deep by 3/4" wide).
- My machine had some minor finish issues (not an problem for me since my shop isn't about fashion/looks).