DELTA 37-380 Professional 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase

by DELTA

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The DELTA 37-380 8-inch, 1-1/2 HP professional 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 1-1/2 HP, single-phase motor powers the three-knife cutterhead configuration at speeds of 5,600 RPM, which produces a cutterhead speed of 16,800 CPM. The long 72-3/4-inch table makes it easy to handle large workpieces.

From the Manufacturer

Delta's 37-380 jointer features large, cast-iron, 72-inch infeed and outfeed tables that support extra-long stock at widths as great as 8 inches. Infeed and outfeed tables travel on gibbed dovetail ways--which means longer life and continuous accuracy. Heavy-duty, center-mounted, cast-iron fence tilts 45 degrees in and out for beveling or chamfering operations. Rack and pinion adjustment system allows the fence to adjust with precision. The 1-1/2-horsepower induction motor turns the cutterhead at 5,600 rpm to deliver 16,800 cuts per minute for smooth, powerful cutting. Two-year warranty on machine, parts, and accessories. Includes jointer, motor, enclosed stand, dust collector connector, center-mounted fence, three-knife cutterhead, cutterhead guard, push blocks, and instruction manual.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Delta Industrial Model 37-380 8-Inch Professional Jointer with a 1-1/2-horsepower, 120/240-volt motor; enclosed stand, dust-collector connector, center-mounted fence, three-knife cutterhead guard, push blocks, and instruction manual.

DELTA DIFFERENCE

• * Enclosed steel cabinet houses a powerful 1-1/2-horsepower motor and includes an integral dust connector with 4-inch diameter outlet for easy dust collection hookup.
• * Rack and pinion fence adjustment for precise fence movement.
• * Large, cast-iron infeed and outfeed tables support extra long stock.
• * Safety cutterhead guard pivots out of the way of work during operations.
• * Conveniently positioned, on/off-paddle switch is placed high above the table.
• * Extra-large, center-mounted, cast-iron fence provides maximum work support throughout the cut and tilts 45 degrees in and out.
• * Infeed table-positioning lever is easy to use for fast, accurate height adjustments.

SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR: 1 1/2 HP
CUTTING CAPACITY:
Width: 8"(203 mm)
Depth: 1/2"(13 mm max.)
Cuts Per Minute: 16,800
Rabbeting: 1/2"(13 mm)
CUTTERHEAD:
Diameter: 2 1/2"(64 mm)
Number of knives: 3
Speed: 5600 rpm, 16,800 cpm
TABLE:
Length: 72 3/4"(1848 mm)
Length of infeed table: 35 1/4"(895 mm)
Length of outfeed table: 35 5/8"(905 mm)
Height from floor 32 1/2"(826 mm)
FENCE:
Size: 4 7/8" X 35"(124 X 889 mm)
Tilt: 45° in and out
Positive stops: 90° and 45° in and out
OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
Depth: 34"(864 mm)
Width: 72 3/4"(1848 mm)
Height: 48"(1219 mm)
WEIGHT: 414 lbs.(188 kg)

WARRANTY
Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 474 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.
• ASIN: B00002238I
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 37-380
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #328,349 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #53 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Jointers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Delta 37-380 8" Jointer, April 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: DELTA 37-380 Professional 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a well designed, solid jointer, but Delta's pathetic quality control is aggravating. The 3 welds attaching the motor to the base were insufficient and in the case of one broken upon arrival. This was not difficult to fix but when you pay this much for a product you expect that it will be in working order. If you can afford the General 8" model that is made in Canada (not China) go for it. If you stick with Delta expect flaws in workmanship and poor customer support.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Watch quality of castings and installation instructions, March 10, 2002

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W. OConnor (North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 37-380 Professional 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

The unit arrived with with the fence having post production chips, and a crushed and unusable outfeed tightening screw...happily promised-not-yet-received (10 days). Carefully following the installation instructions, I found both tables immobile. I suspected the gibs were too tight, but instructions clearly and specifically say not to modify them.

Delta tech support confirmed that the gibs had to be released a bit and took the date code saying they would pass on the info that they were tighter than specs.

All all, the tool is more than good, but with all the consolidation in the power tool business I worry at the seeming increase in casting and general, if mostly minor, quality problems with Delta (see my review of the tenoning jig); and wonder if the lowest-common-denominator effect is at work here.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Aircraft Carrier in the garage, May 19, 2003

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Grant M. Smith "Grant in Iowa" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 37-380 Professional 8-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Jointer, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

...P>The jointer was very well packaged and would likely suvive an around the world trip with no problems. Steel tubing embedded in the styrofoam packaging ensured this.

Setup took about 4 hours, most of it spent cleaning protective grease and inspecting parts. It was an easy process requiring the assistance of at least one other fit person to place the jointer on its stand. I'd recommend four total people do this lifting to do it safely and easily. Only one issue was found. The pulley on the motor was found to have excessive runout, and Delta quickly shipped me another under warranty.

Tha machine works beautifully once assembled and aligned. Only minor adjustments were needed, and the knives were set perfectly out of the box. I have no dust collection connected to this unit yet, and it creates massive piles of chips.

As a test, I face jointed an 8" piece of Walnut with some figure at one end and the machine created a perfectly flat, smooth surface in two passes. Edge jointing went very well also with the massive infeed and fence system.

I am very glad I decided on this machine. It compares favorably price-wise with Jet models, and much cheaper than Powermatic. The American made motor is very quiet and powerful.

Overall a great machine, and I gave it a 4, but the bent pulley is all that kept it from being a five.