Delta BandSaw Any Good?

I have one of these, it works ok, the table is a bit small and 3/8” wide blades are all that it will take. But you can use it to cut curves and such, but you are not going to get much out if it beyond light duty small scale work.

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

Try looking on Craigslist and seeing how much bandsaws go for there. You could probably find a better deal if you don’t mind cleaning up the machine a little bit.

I have the earlier version of that saw and will be taking it to the dump the next time I go. It is so bad I won’t even give it away.

-- waroland, Mount Juliet, TN

I have one, it was my first bandsaw. it’s a good piece to learn with and do light work. you won’t be able to resaw much with it and do anything very heavy.
Mine is now sitting in the attic

-- Joey, Magee, Ms http://woodnwaresms.com

I have one also. Like Joey said, it’s good for cutting curves and doing various small jobs. It’s no substitute for a full-size saw, but it comes in very handy sometimes.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I would suggest that you save your money and buy a 14” band saw. I would bet that if you buy the little one you will soon be upgrading to a 14’ saw.

I have a 12” Jet. Love it but I would go to 14” if I were to do it again. I can’t speak about Delta, but like the others have said, go alittle larger if you plan on doing moderate to serious woodworking.

-- http://rusty@midohio.twcbc.com

I wouldn’t pay more than $50 for it. It isn’t a bad saw, just small, but it would be a good starter IMO.

I bought one for the middle school I was teaching at. A $100 scroll saw would have been a better investment. a lot of drift, just a cheap machine. stick to craft projects if you buy it.