Delta 28-278 14-Inch Open-Stand Woodcutting Band Saw

List Price: $900.00

Features:

• Precision balanced aluminum wheels for vibration-free operation
• Blade moves at 3,000 surface feet per minute for efficient cutting
• Precision micro adjustable blade guides for easy adjustment
• Capacity: 6-1/4 inches under guide and wheel, 13-3/4-inch throat for larger projects
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories

Accessories:

Empire Manufacturing TSS-8D The Complete TopSaver System

Customer Reviews:

The basic delta 14" band saw [Posted on 2002-03-07]
This is the same saw as the enclosed stand model, the only differense is in the stand and that the motor is 3/4hp. The open stand introduces a little more vibration from the motor than the close one does (in the closed one the motor is isolated). The other diffrence is in the horse power departament. This one has a 3/4hp and the closed stand model is 1hp. If you aren't going to do heavy resawing on hardwoods this is the band saw for you, otherwise go with the closed stand.
Ps: don't even look at the other 14" band saws...these are copies of the delta. But the quality is not the same, everything on the deltas are beter. From bigger castings, more heavely rib wheels, better guides and bigger and stronger table trunions.

Great Saw and "Made in the USA" [Posted on 2002-03-27]
I recently went to a tool show and observed this saw in operation. I bought it because the price was to good to pass up. Buying this saw can save you hundreds over the enclosed stand model. It's the same saw except the motor is 3/4 hp and mounts on top of the base. In my opinion the 4 leg base offers more stability than the enclosed stand model. I have to say that Delta pays attension to fit and finish (outstanding). The saw went together with no problems. The flywheels have 9 spokes versus 6 on the [other] model. This saw offers great value and quality.

Delta 28-278 U.S. made 14" Band Saw [Posted on 2003-03-02]
This is one of the last U.S. built band saws on the market. My Delta has a superb U.S. made Marathon motor. The build quality of the saw is excellent. The leg set is made of extremely heavy gauge steel and the powder coat finish is first class. The unit was easy to assemble and calibrate. The saw runs smoothly and is well balanced. As these tools are a life time investment, I stongly encourage any one buying a band saw to buy a U.S. built Delta. The quality improvement is clear and the added cost over the life of the tool compared to the Chinese built Delta or an imported Jet simply makes the U.S. model worth the difference.

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