Where will I put this baby

[Fiddleback]

??? I've been profiling handle slabs with a scroll saw. And when we needed circles cut I'd been using a jigsaw. Both doable, but this will certainly speed up both processes...

 

[Burton Harruff]

It would fit out in my garage nicely

 

[JatMat]

Nice piece of equipment there Andy. Let me ask one question, does it have the ball bearing guides on the sides of the blade holders. Always, (usually) one in rear, but sometimes they use Nylon bars on the sides. If this is the case with yours, I would suggest getting the ball bearing guides as they are more accurate and last MUCH longer.
James
An old wood shop guy.

 

[Barkes Knife Shop]

Delta mades a great saw. And like James said you would want it to have the ball bearing guides. Also, suggests speed control this would make it more sufficient when cutting different thickness of steel and wood. I use a Wilton saw here and it is a big timesaver.

Make sure if you order one that it is for cutting metal and wood. This way you can utilize it in various projects in the shop. As for the circular cutting you would need to purchase additional blades which are smaller for this kind of work. I think every shop should have one. It was great hearing that you are getting a new toy for the shop.

I also, want to wish you and your family a great Christmas and New Year. May the blessing of God be with you and yours. ---:thumbup:

 

[SAR]

Andy I just purchased a Wilton 14", whats the price, speeds and is it for metal and wood, That thing looks tough. If your shop is like mine.....very full you may have t mount it on the ceiling.

I loaded up the bottom of mine with some plate steel and sandbags to get it from walking around or tipping over.

Cool deal
Spencer

 

[Fiddleback]

This one will be for wood, brass, and aluminum. I'm going to convert a portable metal cutting bandsaw for steel. I saw Barker's project and that looked really good to me. It was ~$500. I do a little furniture too, so I needed one pretty damn bad. As to the base, I'm putting it on wheels. I do this with all my tools. Just in case.

 

[SR_matt]

ooooo very nice, we have one of those (almost identical model, just a few different pieces that were probably more so changed in set up) in the art foundation wood shop back at school. VCU has a lot of the delta machines in the art shops, they seemed to work pretty nicely

-matt