new American toy

[Delwin D Fandrich]

I'm happy to say, "I told you so..."

Del

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pianoman wrote:

> Hi All,
> I had been deciding which 14" bandsaw to buy, a Jet (Taiwanese)or a Delta.
> There was around $150 difference between the real thing and the Jet being a
> very good copy of the Delta.  I spent the extra money and got the Delta
> with the enclosed stand, 1 hp motor, rip fence, and mobile base.  Got it
> from Woodworkers supply and it was delivered to my wifes office by truck
> yesterday.  I went by and reloaded it on my truck to bring to the shop.
> Talk about heavy, wow.  I spent last evening and part of today putting it
> all together.  Trued up the saw according to the directions and in the
> process of assembly and adjusting I found out where the extra money goes.
> The blade guides had adjusting knobs that worked along a threaded rod that
> adjusted very smoothly and easily.  In fact, this is the first big tool I
> have bought that went together really great the first time.  The pulley on
> the motor shaft is machined steel and looks like a work of art.  I am very
> impressed.  The good part is I succumbed and paid more, thinking I would
> get real quality that showed.  I was right and I am very glad I paid more
> and got something I am now very proud of and it was made here in America.
> I am impressed.
>
> Long live quality tools made in America.
> James Grebe
> R.P.T. of the P.T.G. from St. Louis, MO. USA, Earth
> pianoman@inlink.com
> " Is recreation the same as re-creation?.".