Tools & Materials
Delta - 18-in. Bandsaw 28-682
Delta’s 18-in. bandsaw features a 2-hp motor with cast-iron wheels and acceptable resaw capacity.
Jun 01, 2004
If you cut a lot of thick stock, or if you resaw stock in the 9-in.-wide to 12-in.-wide range, an 18-in. bandsaw is worth considering. Not only does it offer extra capacity, but most 18-in. saws also have more horsepower to cut faster. I looked at 11 models ranging in price from $900 to almost $3,000, evaluating cutting ability, machine sturdiness, and blade-changing ease. The Delta showed acceptable results in the resaw test, did well in the curve-cutting test, and ranked eighth in the frame-deflection test. Fussy-to-adjust guides made blade changing a chore.
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