Tools & Materials
Delta - 8-in. Jointer 37-380
The least noisy of the jointers tested, the Delta 37-380 has an easy-to-adjust fence that moves on a rack-and-pinion gear.
Dec 01, 2005
The author selected 11 commonly available 8-in. jointers, all with either a 1-1/2-hp or 2-hp motor, and evaluated the beds, tables, fences, knives, and ease of making adjustments for each. The least noisy of the jointers tested, the Delta jointer model 37-380 has a fence that moves on a rack-and-pinion gear, making it very easy to move by turning a knob. The table infeed is adjusted with a lever; the outfeed, with a handwheel. The table-locking handle is sturdier and more comfortable than most.
We reviewed 11 jointers under $1400 in a head-to-head tool test. Read the full review here.
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