Brokentone Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 I installed new bearings in my Dewalt saw motor that had been submerged, greased all the saw bearings and it ran like new for about 3 hours. Then it started to hesitate and stop/start. Decided it is finished and started to search for new saw. I ordered a Delta from Home depot on sale for $299, I had been planning to buy a Pegas but at my age (80) I could not justify the $500 difference. I also had been looking for used Hawk or Hegner but nothing available anywhere near here. Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 You should be happy with the Delta it is very close to a DeWalt. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Sounds like a heck of a deal.. I kinda miss my old DeWalt.. sold it to my son's friend and he used the crap out of it for about a week or two.. Now he's too busy chasing girls and messing with cars, LOL.. Might see if i could buy it back...LOL jerrye and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 You are LUCKY!!!!!!! My Delta just gave out after 16 months of almost daily use. Still under the 5 year warranty but I need a saw now. Went to the Home Depot site this AM and: Out of stock online Not sold in stores bb OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 I bought a delta about this time and it is still running good. i got rid of my Dewalt when I bought this delta I had the Dewalt in the shop under withe in 6 month after perching it then I repaired it 3 more before scrapping it.as you said that at 80 it's not worth the $500 difference. IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, orangeman said: You are LUCKY!!!!!!! My Delta just gave out after 16 months of almost daily use. Still under the 5 year warranty but I need a saw now. Went to the Home Depot site this AM and: Out of stock online Not sold in stores bb I don't know if this helps you at all or not.. Meaning you was hoping to get one in store? This one is priced right anyway.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-Scroll-Saw-1-3-Amp-20-In-Cast-Iron-Table-Blade-Tensioning-Lever/264413632691?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 AND For those that rather shop Amazon.. https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Power-40-694-Variable-Scroll/dp/B00IK8DIU8?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIENXGIYD2VI6D6IA&tag=axiontool-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00IK8DIU8 Edited August 11, 2019 by kmmcrafts OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I don't know if this helps you at all or not.. Meaning you was hoping to get one in store? This one is priced right anyway.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-Scroll-Saw-1-3-Amp-20-In-Cast-Iron-Table-Blade-Tensioning-Lever/264413632691?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 AND For those that rather shop Amazon.. https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Power-40-694-Variable-Scroll/dp/B00IK8DIU8?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAIENXGIYD2VI6D6IA&tag=axiontool-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00IK8DIU8 I have not had good luck with shipment of scroll saws via UPS or FEDEX. They are pretty rough in handling. Although the price is right, the first seller (ToledoSells) does not accept returns. I'm on Home DePots watch list for the saw and hopefully it will be available. I see that my local Lowe's offers the same saw but over $400. Lowe;s used to honor Home Depots price but probably not in this case as it is presently unavailable from Home Depot. bb kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 9:16 AM, orangeman said: You are LUCKY!!!!!!! My Delta just gave out after 16 months of almost daily use. Still under the 5 year warranty but I need a saw now. Went to the Home Depot site this AM and: Out of stock online Not sold in stores bb What a difference a day makes! Now available and still at $299! Should be able to pick up in a day or so! Will pick up saw at Home Depot and then take the old Delta to a service center 10 miles away. Miracles do happen Like a previous poster I had my eye on a Pegasus but just can't justify the extra $500. bb kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 8 hours ago, orangeman said: What a difference a day makes! Now available and still at $299! Should be able to pick up in a day or so! Will pick up saw at Home Depot and then take the old Delta to a service center 10 miles away. Miracles do happen Like a previous poster I had my eye on a Pegasus but just can't justify the extra $500. bb Oh NO! Just received word that Home Depot is shipping my saw from OH to a GA Home Depot nearby via UPS. I hope it survives the journey and is in working order when I pick it up. bb OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokentone Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 My Delta arrived today via UPS . I got home about 2 hrs ago and put it together for a test all seems good blade alignment spot on does not seem too aggressive had to extend rear of stand a couple of inches. Definitely need to run my sander on the table as it is too rough for me, it does not have the rock in the table as others have reported. not impressed with the arm holdup, will still use my 1x2 block. All in all I am happy with it. Hope others have as good experience with delivery. Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScollSaw Slasher Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Yes, the table smoothness leaves a little to be desired and the lift hold is useless (I use a short 2x4). But it has performed well for some years now with one tune up of the bearing grease. But I'm not a production cutter as some on this forum. Don't think it would last if I were. Have fun! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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