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   Chris_Robb | Apr 23, 2000 04:00am | #1

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   Just bought the jet about a month ago and like the features, nice fence etc., but don't have enough abuse time on the motor yet. I do know that its done a good job cutting 1" oak as fast as I can shove it through. We'll see?

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   Jeff_Drago | May 24, 2000 04:27pm | #2

   *A good place to start this comparison is the "Made in USA" label for the Delta and "Made in Taiwan" label for the Jet.

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   Nick_Markey | May 24, 2000 06:54pm | #3

   *At least Jet has the courtesy to be honest.

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   Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | May 24, 2000 07:44pm | #4

   *Larry,I have owned and used a Delta 10" Contractors saw for the past 5 yrs and have no complaints whatsoever.I have added the 30" Unifence and tableboard, and also an outfeed table. I've used it pretty hard from time to time and with no problems. It used to be toted to the job as well as used in the shop. It doesn't leave the shop anymore.As for Jet, I can't tell you anything about their table saw; however, I do own a Jet shaper and am equally pleased with it, I also own a Jet jointer. No complaints there either.

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   jcallahan | May 25, 2000 04:55pm | #5

   *Ditto Mad Dog's comments .....I had the same setup and was pleased. If the saw will be in a permanent location, I'd switch it over to 220v or at the very least, a dedicated 20 amp 115v circuit. A good blade is a must .....I had good luck with Freud's LU 84M combo blade. No experience with the Jet but these days they (Jet)seem to have better fit and finish.

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   Messi | May 25, 2000 06:51pm | #6

   *I bought the Delta about a year or so ago. I have nothing but nice things to say about it. I did go with the fence and extension table set up that Mad Dog has. A significant improvement over the stock fence, and makes it much nicer to use. The motor seems to have plenty of torque. I most recently ran a pile of teak through it with no problems.A buddy of mine has a Jet, and thinks he will go with something else next time.

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   GACC_DAllas | May 27, 2000 08:30pm | #7

   *Larry,I have several of the old style Delta's......what I mean is they changed the design this year made the saw a lot less professional. It's more of a hobby saw now. I wouldn't buy one.So I bought the Jet ( I bought it kicking and screaming I might add.....I swore I would never buy Jet anything) So far the crews have been real happy with it. Good fence system (we changed the inside face to wood because the plastic one casted a shadow) but I threw away the small motor and put on a 2 hp wired for 220. The Jet looks like it will hold up better than the "new" Delta.Good ripping,Ed. Williams

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   Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | May 28, 2000 02:36pm | #8

   *Hey Ed,You ought to approach Jet and tell them about the improvements you made to their saw. Since Delta has the Platinum Edition, maybe Jet will announce the Williams Edition.Seriously though, if you don't mind me asking, what motor did you use, and can you tell a difference converting to 220? I've been pondering changing the motor on my Delta to 220 volt.

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   GACC_DAllas | May 28, 2000 05:35pm | #9

   *Hey Mad Dog,I used a Dayton 2 hp that I bought from Graingers. I'll get you the model number when I go to the shop this afternoon.It makes a difference like you won't believe. You can rip 2x4's all day and never overheat the motor. Have you ever waited for the motor you have to cool down so you could set the re-set button......well never again. It's easy to wire the motor, it comes with a diagram. All you need is some needle nose pliers to move the connectors around. The Dayton motor also adapted to the Delta and Jet motor mounts, however, I had to buy different belts (longer or shorter I can't remember). I think it was longer. But I got those at the auto parts store. If there is not an electrican around to hook you up a 220 pig tail out of the breaker box, all it takes is finding two 15 amp breakers that you can borrow from the box to hook up your saw. We often use the dryer plug in a house if it's occupied and most temp power poles have 220 plugs on them.Try it you'll like it.Ed. Williams

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   GACC_DAllas | May 28, 2000 08:04pm | #10

   *Mad Dog,The Dayton motor is Graingers stock # 5K961-0 ($185.24) I've outfitted all of our Delta Contractors saws with this same motor. I would never go back.If you don't have a Grainger wherever you are, they do have a web site you can order from. (www.grainger.com)Ed. Williams

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   Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | May 29, 2000 02:07am | #11

   *Thanks for all the info Ed. I just rewired my shop about a month ago and have breakers already in the main panel just for that particular reason. I know exactly what you mean about ripping stock on a continual basis and waiting for things to cool down enough to hit the re-set button.

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   Larry_Packwood | May 29, 2000 02:07am | #12

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   Has anyone used either or both the Jet or Delta contractors saws. The Delta has been hard to find lately as you probably know, so I am considering the jet. Do the motors hold up to tough usage. Is the standard fence reliable.