DELTA 37-190 6-Inch Deluxe Jointer with Stand

by Delta

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Delta 37-190 6-Inch Deluxe Jointer with Stand

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 49 x 21 x 15 inches
• Shipping Weight: 242.5 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: B00002238D
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 37-190
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #819,407 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More on "The Alt" review, March 23, 2000

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Larry F. Crowell (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 37-190 6-Inch Deluxe Jointer with Stand (Tools & Home Improvement)

I also thought that the jointer fence had too much side-to-side play after tightening the clamp onto the formed plate steel bracket. After investigating a bit I realized that is not the purpose of the bracket - I'm not sure what its purpose is, unless to keep you from completely removing the fence from the joiner. In any case, I removed mine (its held on with one socket head cap screw). The REAL fence clamping action is via the heavy steel split collar surrounding the 1" hex steel fence mounting rod. Heavily torque down on the fence clamp to compress the split collar around the hex rod and your fence will securely held. The original sheet steel bracket just deceived you into thinking your fence was clamped in.

Knife setup continues to be an onerous task. Here is what I have found works best:

1. Set the outfeed table to 0.060" above the cutterhead cylinder.

2. Set the knives as best you can per the jointer instructions, trying to achieve equal elevation of the three knives.

3. Lower the outfeed table about 1/8".

4. Obtain a piece of wood about 1x6x18 with a straight edge (table saw rip OK).

5. Joint the wood edge about 9" length applying pressure on the INFEED TABLE ONLY, the stop the jointing (and stop the jointer). There will be about a 1/8" gap between the wood and the outfeed table.

6. While pressing the wood firmly to the infeed table, raise the outfeed table to zero clearance between it and the wood.

7. The jointer should now cut dead straight AND with no tendency to taper the cut.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad tool, but could use some improvements, February 24, 2000

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The Alt (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 37-190 6-Inch Deluxe Jointer with Stand (Tools & Home Improvement)

I compared the Delta and Jet jointers before deciding on Delta due to it's reputation. This jointer is not bad, but it could use some improvements in comparison to Jet tools. A TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Motor would be better to prevent motor overheating. The table height adjustment should be done by a rotary dial, as in the JET, instead of a lever. The rotary dial provides easier and more accurate adjustments. The fence rail brackets should be reengineered to provide more accuracy, ease of adjustment, and rigidity. Currently there seems to be a little too much side to side flexibility in the fence. This is due to a single pivot point supported only by a formed plate steel bracket. Two such brackets, or even better, tubular steel brackets in two locations would firm up the fence significantly. Personally, I believe that a jointer should be one solid hunk of steel. There should be no flex to any of the moving elements. A slight variance will only spell disaster when trying to join long boards. The JET does have a slightly longer table, and a better fence support system. Ease of setup was okay. It took about 1.5 hours. Ease of the Manual is good. Nothing fancy, but a jointer isn't really a tool that requires fancy instructions.

I have not yet had the experience of blade changing.

Before purchasing a jointer, I would recommend: Figure out what are you planning on joining. Long or short work. The longer the jointer bench the more accurate the work should be. Also, you should see a display, working or not, and make adjustments to table height, cutting depth and width then push a board along the fence. Use a small square to check the infeed and outfeed tables along the length of the bench. You might find that many jointers are can be square over the cutting area, but the end of the table has an 1/8" variance.

Ease of blade changing is important only if your jointer is always in use or if you lack common sense when jointing. Jointer knives should last you for some time. Don't joint anything with glues or other foreign matter. If an area becomes dull, move the fence to reveal more or less of the knife.

After finding out more on JET tools, I would say I would look seriously at their selection. They seem to offer more features and improvements at the same or less price.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delta 6" Jointer Review, April 15, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (Bountiful, Utah USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 37-190 6-Inch Deluxe Jointer with Stand (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have now purchased two 37-190 Jointers both mail-order. My Dad, had a Jet Jointer which I used extensively until he gave it to my brother, and I had to buy my own. I recently bought Dad a new 37-190, so I could use mine. The Delta machine is less expensive than the Jet and offers a superior fence system. From the time both Delta jointers came out of the box (I helped him set his up) they were square, knifes adjusted properly at the factory, and the table and fences were straight. My Dad has been building cabinets for his new house and says the Delta fence is superior to the Jet in ease of adjustment and lack of movement. The Jet reviews that talk about the problems with Delta Jointers must be Jet Factory Reps. I have never had a problem with my 37-190, and I have owned mine for 6 years now. The fence is the best part, it is far superior to any other 6" jointer fence for the major brands on the market, that's why I bought the Delta. The fence is extremely stable and never moves unless moved, and is very easy to adjust for different angels. I have several Delta machines and have never had a problem with any of them. I would highly recommend the 37-190 to anyone looking for an excellent value with superior quality.