The Delta did not pass my "once over" inspection at the store. It seemed rickety and the reviews are mixed. The thin throat plates was enough to scare me off. I like having plenty of shop made throat plates for each blade setup. This saw reminds me a little of the Craftsman contractors saws, with thin throat plates that were difficult to make. Commercial throat plates are typically unavailable.
I guess it depends on how much that feature matters to you. I had a Craftsman and a Hitachi TS that were quickly replaced in favor of a Jet. I would also make sure that the arbor bolt is long enough to accept a full dado stack. My Hitachi would not.
Good luck with your decision.
I guess it depends on how much that feature matters to you. I had a Craftsman and a Hitachi TS that were quickly replaced in favor of a Jet. I would also make sure that the arbor bolt is long enough to accept a full dado stack. My Hitachi would not.
Good luck with your decision.
