Tools & Materials
Delta - Unisaw Cabinet Saw
Delta’s Unisaw is available with a number of model numbers, each offer different features, such as table size, motor horsepower, and. Most of the specifications are the same.
Jun 01, 1999
Based on our tests you can’t go wrong with this saw. It has an excellent fence and good fit and finish. Although the dust port is an accessory (Delta sells one for $55), the machine features such as a two-wrench arbor and brackets and hooks for storing accessories. Cutomer service, however, was hard to reach. Delta has upgraded this model.
For a full review on this saw, read the June 1999 article from Fine Woodworking magazine, available on the Fine Woodworking Network.
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Regardless of the board’s grain, this jointer produced excellent results. Its fence was totally flat, worked smoothly, and locked well, staying in place even after jointing multiple edges. Getting the fence to 90° was very easy, but the 90° stop was a little tricky to set and the fence did not go back to square when using it. For those who would use it, there is also a digital depth-of-cut scale.
Shop Fox W1826
The thick, felted bag on this Shop Fox is a plus and a minus. On one hand, it makes the unit much less expensive than collectors with canister filters, and also lighter and easier to hang on the wall. Without a separate plastic bag to catch chips, however, they stay in the felt bag, and the shortish zipper on the bottom makes it tough to shake them out. Otherwise, the W1826 is an excellent value.
Veritas Precision Square
This precision square is incredibly versatile, from checking squareness to dialing in machine setups.
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