Tools & Materials
Delta - Delta 28-475X 14-in. Bandsaw
The Delta 28-475X 14-in. bandsaw features a large tilting top, a 1-1/2 hp motor, and an 11-3/4 in. resaw capacity when a riser block is used.
Sep 01, 2007
The Delta has plenty of capacity and a large tilting table, but it’s loud and vibration prone and made unsatisfactory resaw cuts. For the most part, fit and finish are poor, and dust collection is subpar.
Photo: Thomas McKenna
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