Amazon.com Review
Whether replicating trim for an old Victorian house or resawing four-by stock to build furniture, Delta's made-in-the-USA 14-inch band saw is striking for its overall smart design. For starters, the saw has nine-spoke wheels--as opposed to the more common six-spoke design--that deliver more accurate tension, minimizing blade vibration. The heavy-duty cast-iron trunnions likewise minimize vibration to the blade. The saw's 1-1/2-horsepower induction motor delivers impressive powerful, smooth, quiet performance. It's perfect for curve cutting, but the saw isn't going to bog down when ripping hardwoods, either. The lower blade guide on this saw rests only 3/4 inch below the table, which greatly minimizes deflection in the blade and provides cleaner cuts. The large 14-by-14-inch table provides plenty of support for workpieces. The smart features don't stop there, though. The saw's adjustment knobs are large and easy to operate. The hinged pulley cabinet makes it easy to access the wheel for blade adjustments and changes. The closed base reduces noise and keeps dust off the motor. To cap it off, the saw comes with fantastic extras, including a riser block, for extending the cutting capacity; two platinum pro blades (93-1/2 inch and 105 inch); and 4-inch and 2-inch dust connectors. --Jon Groebner
From the Manufacturer
Delta 28-299B D EditionD Saw with Riser Block, Dust Connectors, and 2 Blades
