re: New Delta Saws

There are several service centers around me that were previously listed as Delta authorized, all have dropped Delta because of a lack of support. I have a few Delta tools in the shop and just hope they continue to hold up as finding parts is becoming impossible. Fortunately all of them are older USA made tools and have been completely reliable. I’d be skeptical of any thing from Delta these days, who knows what they will become.

Some will say grizzly is a good alternative, but I disagree. I have found their machines to be low quality, sub-standard, and a waste of money. I rank them right up there with Ryobi, rigid, and harbor freight.

It seems the SawStop is making good progress with market share, and the reviews are consistently good. Politics aside, I don’t see one in my future because I see some issues with the technology. I spent some time with a chair maker the other day who uses a lot of riven green wood for his bent parts. Due to the high moisture content, he is unable to use a SawStop without disabling the sensors. Its a good safety feature but has some ramifications.

I’m sticking with my PM and Jet tools………….