DELTA 37-361 12-Inch 3 Horsepower 230-Volt Jointer, 1 Phase

by DELTA

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The DELTA 37-361 12-inch, 3 HP Jointer features a center-mounted fence which safely encloses the rear of the cutterhead when working in front of the machine for maximum safety. The rack and pinion design ensures smooth operation and the parallelogram support system allows the table to move with the cutterhead which produces more efficient cutting, less tear-out, and safer operation. The three HP, single-phase motor powers the three-knife cutterhead configuration at speeds of 3,450 RPM, which produces a cutterhead speed of 15,000 CPM. The long 84-inch table makes it easy to handle large workpieces.

From the Manufacturer

Square up rough stock and get glue-ready edges and rabbets for panels case work, cabinets and woodworking projects with Delta’s 37-361 12 inch professional jointer. The 3HP, 230V motor muscles through hardwoods, plywood and rough-sawn stock. It’s center-mounted, tilting fence makes adjustments easy and accurate. The enclosed stand improves dust collection and the 3-blade cutterhead leaves professional results. The cut capacity is 12 inches, cut depth -3/4 inch with a rabbeting capacity of -3/4 inch. Forty-one -1/2 inch infeed/outfeed support long pieces in pro shops. Unit ships with push blocks. Five year warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 90 x 28 x 39 inches ; 890 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 891 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• ASIN: B00002238N
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 37-361
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #400,160 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #62 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Jointers

Customer Reviews

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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty basic for the money, December 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: DELTA 37-361 12-Inch 3 Horsepower 230-Volt Jointer, 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

first off, I have to say that the notion of getting the widest jointer you can afford is absolutely correct. I had a 6" Delta for several years, and was always an inch or two shy of being able to easily flatten the typical board. Now - no problem - its rare that you run across anything more than 10" wide.

I've had this jointer (single phase motor) for a couple of years now. After considering several brands in and around this size, including the new line of Grizzly, General International, and a Brazilian brand that made jointers for Delta (I believe Invicta), even with the added cost I decided to get Delta because . . . well, its Delta. They've been very good anytime I've had a problem with one of their machines.

So, this machine is very solid, and does its job well. But - the blades are relatively difficult to change, particularly when compared with other brands. You can't get it with a Tersa cutter. The dust collection is poor; for fine cuts its constantly clogging right below the cutter hed. The lever action height adjustment is more difficult to fine adjust than a wheel. On the up side, the cast iron came in flat to a couple thousandths, and had pretty much stayed that way (cast iron continues to shrink for a couple of years after its been cast and machined - inexpensive cast iron needs to be continuously adjusted, and occasionally remachined).

So, if for a lot of money you are OK with a very solid jointer, this works fine (even if made in Tawain). But in retrospect, I'd take a much closer look at the other brands that offer more features and have improved their service.

21 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The DJ-30 Is A Man's Machine...., August 9, 2000

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Christopher A. Loemker (Edwardsville, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 37-361 12-Inch 3 Horsepower 230-Volt Jointer, 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

The ability to take WIDE rough stock and eliminate all cupping prior to planing makes this machine, second only to my table saw, the most useful in the shop. Greatly increases overall accuracy. The huge infeed/outfeed beds make even the longest board easy to manage. I had a 6' Delta jointer prior to this one and wonder how I lived without it.

19 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The General is Better for the money, September 10, 2003

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The Great One (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 37-361 12-Inch 3 Horsepower 230-Volt Jointer, 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have looked at several 12" joiners, even though all my aspiring cabinet maker friends say I will never need more than an 8" joiner. (fools that they are!) Only the General (Canadian, not taiwanese )offers the helical head cutter as an option in the 12" joiner. Add to this the General reputation for qualtiy and dependability and the same approximate price point and you have an unbeatable value. I would wait to set if Powermatic comes out wih a 12" with helical cutters but why hope for something in 2004-5 when you can have it now?

Oh, Grizzly makes a 12" joiner with helical head also, but who wants to take a chance on them? I can't "bear" the thought of wasting my money. (Ha Ha)