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(More customer reviews)Fortunately for me, I decided to purchase the 28-206 based on some actual use, otherwise some of the negative reviews here would have put me off.After all, a band saw is one of the most important tools one the powered side of the workshop, and a poor performing band saw is a disaster.Surprisingly, none of the flaws mentioned here have surfaces, although I have seen problems with the 206's lighter brother, the 28-276.Out of the box and assembled, even before tuning it, the 206 ran smoothly, with no unexpected vibration.
One of the reasons I bought the saw was the closeness of the lower bearing set to the work surface.This, coupled with and aftermarket ball bearing set (not the Carter set) means the blade runs vertically, under use, with almost no deflection - perfect for resawing and making veneer.Even when I am attempting resawing with a stock 1/4" blade.When I give in and put in the 6" extension (another good reason to buy this saw), I will probably switch to the carter bearings.But I'm very happy with what I have now.
Adjustment is quite easy, and necessary as well.Never expect to be able to put on a blade and not have to reset everything.The setting controls are easy to get to and very straightforward, so there is no excuse to have a blade out of adjustment.Which brings on safety lecture number one - a band saw is probably the most dangerous stationary tool in the shop.One where your hands spend a lot of time very close to a powerful, high-speed cutting edge.Most of the time the only thing between that blade and your fingers is your brain - keep it engaged.
The heavier version of this saw is the X5, which is about $300 more, and manufactured in the US.It is a better saw, although I wouldn't say it was 70% better.If you really are a perfectionist you may want to look at it.For me though, some compromises are necessary, and the 28-206 suits all of my needs.
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The DELTA 28-206 Professional 14-Inch 1 HP Woodworking Band Saw, 120-Volt 1 Phase is an ideal tool for hobbyist woodworkers. The 1 HP, 120-volt motor works in harmony with the saw's nine-spoke precision-balanced wheels and cast-iron trunnions to reduce vibrations and create cleaner cuts. The band saw has a throat capacity of 13-3/4 inches and handles stock up to 6-1/4 inches thick. Curve and bevel cutting are simple tasks with the saw's 16-by-16-inch table with 45-degree tilt range to the right and 3-degrees to the left. Fully adjustable upper and lower blade guides support the platinum blade within 3/4-inch of your work surface for accurate cutting.
The saw includes a two-speed pulley system, and a rare but highly useful 4-inch integral dust port. A tension-release lever ensures quality blade life when the saw is not operational, and makes switching between blades a quick and easy task. The saw measures 65-1/2 X 31 X 17 inches, weighs 201 pounds, and comes with a 16 by 16-inch operating table.
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