My Delta “Boss” OSS just died. Motor overheats real bad. Went to Woodcraft to get a new one, found they don’t stock them any more, would have to order it, Their pushing the Jet OSS instead. $$ is about double that of Delta. The old one lasted almost 7 years, only occasional use as I go north in the summers. Another 7 years puts me into the 80’s so I’m wondering if I need a more expensive one or not???? Any input on the Jet? Likes or dislikes?
James
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Night and day difference between the Jet and the Delta. If you live to be a hundred you probably won't have to buy another one. I liked the Delta and owned one for a while but it doesn't hold a candle to the benchtop Jet. Well worth the price. Did they have one that you could look at? If you wind up buying another Boss be sure you hook up a good shop vac while using it and blow it out occasionally. Lube the two rails it slides on too. I fixed a bunch of them that tore up the plastic gear due to binding on those rails.
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It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore
I had the Boss for almost 7 years. Woodcraft had the Jet, but the 3", which I use the most, was another $69. They would have to order the Delta but they have the Jet in stock. I think their pushing the Jet. It does have a more powerfull motor than the Delta.
Thanks for your .02, James
I would still assert that the Jet is the better value. I liked the Delta and pride myself on knowing the limitations of my machinery and getting good results from machines others can't make work. That said I think you would be tickled pink with the Jet. They really are worlds apart, if you can make the Delta do a good job for you the Jet will most likely be doing a good job for your heirs.------------------------------------
It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore
This is what I wound up with, it has been a flawless performer but from your description of your usage would be serious overkill. I still recommend the Jet.
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It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore
Edited 12/18/2007 2:22 am by dgreen
Spend the extra $$ on the Jet. You can also order a 3" spindle for it as well I really like the Jet. But wish they had several other spindle sizes as well as the stock ones. they have too big of a spread frome one size to the next leaving holes which the floor models do have. but for the price you can't beet it.
Rockler has them on sale from time to time.
Edited 12/19/2007 12:47 am ET by TonyCz
I looked at the JET which Woodcraft was pushing hard. I just didn't like something about it...it seemed too topheavy and unstable, while having a small table. Plus I'd heard that the dust collection wasn't nearly as good as their floor model. I was going to spend the extra money on either the Clayton or a used JET Floor model, and then I looked at the General Int. benchtop model. It was stable, and very solid, with great dust collection. It was just a little more than the JET Benchtop. I bought it and have been very happy with all aspects of it. Plus the JET spindles work in it, so I ordered the 3".
My dealer, Wood Werks, in Columbus, Ohio, sells the Delta as well as Jet and Shop Fox. I really wanted the floor model and Ron Damian at Wood Werks really liked the Shop Fox over the Jet. Bigger table, 10 spindles from 1/4" to 4" , and about the same price. He was right, the table size is great, it is tough as nails, and it will probably last my lifetime. Don't know if you have the Shop Fox to look at locally but if you do take a peek.
I tried to post a link to the Shop Fox. It's the one I wound up with and I agree with you, it is a great sander.------------------------------------
It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore
Here is a link to Woodstock's page for the sander.
http://www.woodstockint.com/Products/W1686/
How much is that bad boy?
I think they're going for about $850 now, I think they were $799 when I got mine.
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It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore
That's not bad. Especially when you consider a well made bench top is about $450.00
I thought it was reasonable. It's a workhorse, the table is big enough that even the 5 foot wine racks I make are stable on it. The dust collection is pretty good, I think the oil bath gearbox will outlast me and there is no shortage of power.------------------------------------
It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore
Sorry I didn't reply right away, I am at work. Shhhhh......
The $850 price given by dgreen seems about right. Mine was on sale for $750 when I got mine about a year or so ago.
I see you are in Cincinnatti. Wood Werks number in Columbus is 614-575-2400. Give them a call and they could quote their price on the phone. It should be about the same at other dealers.
If you do not have to buy right away, I do understand that your Delta quit, Wood Werks will have a sale the same week in January as the woodworking show here, January 7-12 I believe. Everything is 10% off during that sale. It could pay for the gas for the trip. Just a thought.
I know you would like the sander, it is a real workhorse. I had the Ridgid tabletop spindle/belt oscillating sander before and it is a toy by comparison.
Yeah I have a Ryobi (Ridgid clone) OSS right now and it does the job but it is defintely a toy like you said. Edward B Mueller in Cincy is where I buy my woodworking machines. They're much like Wood Werks and they carry Shop Fox as well. I'll put the sander on my Wish List along with my Saw Stop, Lee Valley Tucker Vise and Grizzly 8" Jointer. Me ain't got no money....
Edited 12/18/2007 3:25 pm ET by mvflaim
What the others have said. The little jet is a work horse, and no way would I say it is top heavy and tippy. That little beast is at least 60+ lbs. and NO plastic on that baby. Buy once/cry once.
Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
I got to play with the Triton one the other day which, granted, is smaller and more of a benchtop deal, but for what it was, seemed not too shabby. But 5 minutes of play time does not a statistical representation make.
Anyone have one, had it for long enough to have a feel on whether or not thats a decent buy?Real trucks dont have sparkplugs
This mate seems to enjoy it. http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/episode-10-triton-spindle-sander/
Watching the video I kept asking myself this question; what's with the cluttered blue bins????
I have had the Jet for several years and I like it a lot
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