new2woodwrk Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 At HD the lowest price I've ever seen on the Delta Scroll Saw - $299! https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-1-3-Amp-20-in-Scroll-Saw-Variable-Speed-40-694/205112184 I may have to buy another at that price! OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I have a used saw on hand as an emergency backup. Definitely consider buying a used one or this one on sale so you can do a quick swap out if you plan on doing events on a regular basis. Nothing is worse than being in full production mode and having a breakdown. amazingkevin, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 Having two saws is handy. When I need to interrupt a project for some reason I just move to the second saws without disturbing the first saw. OCtoolguy, amazingkevin and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 Great saw at that price. Not much difference between it and Dewalt, basically the same with minor changes.. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkJim Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I just bought one a month ago for $350! new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I have a delta. I liked it bettre than the dewalt, but it is under warentee I called thej they told me where to take it ,50 miles away.That was july 9 2020. almost 4 months I called the repair shop and thy said that they have called them 3or 4 times and the parts are on back order.I called friday and delta said that they were nding th parts to the repair shop. So with this experance i can not recomend the delta If I were to do it over I would have tore into the saw myself I am sure that I can get the parts over the internet. IKE new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 $300 is pretty cheap, but I echo the sentiment on the parts. The Delta part I ordered took 6 months or more to come in. I don't understand what is up with that. Still probably a better deal than other low end saws in the 200 price range, it's one of those calculated risks. amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 hours ago, hotshot said: $300 is pretty cheap, but I echo the sentiment on the parts. The Delta part I ordered took 6 months or more to come in. I don't understand what is up with that. Still probably a better deal than other low end saws in the 200 price range, it's one of those calculated risks. I'll bet they are throwing all parts into production of new saws. There is no profit in repairs. amazingkevin and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted October 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I just bought an extra Delta, just in case OCtoolguy and meflick 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 "DELTA", Careful what you ask for, You might just get it! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted October 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Karl S said: "DELTA", Careful what you ask for, You might just get it! I've had very few issues with any of my Delta equipment. Only issue so far has been the loose motor which I was able to actually repair myself LOL My table saw is the best piece of equipment I've ever purchased - Delta OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 20 minutes ago, new2woodwrk said: I've had very few issues with any of my Delta equipment. Only issue so far has been the loose motor which I was able to actually repair myself LOL My table saw is the best piece of equipment I've ever purchased - Delta I'm glad for you, I am sorry to have to say I have just the opposite experience with them, and will never buy from them again. They use to be a great brand and then they decided that profit was more important than the quality of their product, It's a real shame! new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 didn’t you need a second saw for your wife anyway? glad you found a deal on one that works for you. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) I have a Delta Unisaw, drill press, scroll saw, 13" planer and have had no issues with any of them. I have had the Tablesaw 7 years used heavily, drill press 7 years, 13" planer 6 years and scroll saw 3years. I am either lucky or got well made machines. I wouldn't trade my Unisaw for any other tablesaw on the market. I taught woodworking for forty years and used powermatic and sawstop tablesaws they can't match my 5hp Unisaw. Edited October 19, 2020 by Woodmaster1 OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Woodmaster1 said: I have a Delta Unisaw, drill press, scroll saw, 13" planer and have had no issues with any of them. I have had the Tablesaw 7 years used heavily, drill press 7 years, 13" planer 6 years and scroll saw 3years. I am either lucky or got well made machines. I wouldn't trade my Unisaw for any other tablesaw on the market. I taught woodworking for forty years and used powermatic and sawstop tablesaws they can't match my 5hp Unisaw. All well and good, the problem comes about when you need parts and they more or less tell you just buy another one. Speaking of longevity, I am still using my Craftsman 10" table saw that I bought new in the 1950's and there are still a lot of parts still out there for this saw. Not all parts mind you but some, I'm 85 yrs old so its doesn't matter too much for me any longer, LOL! I still use it almost every day and so far so good, Edited October 19, 2020 by Karl S OCtoolguy and WayneMahler 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I just tried to check it out, but coming back out of stock, give an email to be notified when back in stock, RJ new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puzzleman Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 11 hours ago, ike said: I have a delta. I liked it bettre than the dewalt, but it is under warentee I called thej they told me where to take it ,50 miles away.That was july 9 2020. almost 4 months I called the repair shop and thy said that they have called them 3or 4 times and the parts are on back order.I called friday and delta said that they were nding th parts to the repair shop. So with this experance i can not recomend the delta If I were to do it over I would have tore into the saw myself I am sure that I can get the parts over the internet. IKE same drill here. 3 months to repair. And that's why you need a spare! 5 yr warranty on the saw is a plus. I'll continue with Delta until I won't - lol. bb OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puzzleman Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 23 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: At HD the lowest price I've ever seen on the Delta Scroll Saw - $299! https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-1-3-Amp-20-in-Scroll-Saw-Variable-Speed-40-694/205112184 I may have to buy another at that price! Went to Home Depot site: Currently not available. Can get HD to send you an e-mail when back in stock. bb OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 11 hours ago, puzzleman said: Went to Home Depot site: Currently not available. Can get HD to send you an e-mail when back in stock. bb Amazon has the saw on sale as well - not as cheap though: $332. Still not a bad price. I was seriously considering the Dewalt but the $500 price tag was just a bit over the top for me OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puzzleman Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: Amazon has the saw on sale as well - not as cheap though: $332. Still not a bad price. I was seriously considering the Dewalt but the $500 price tag was just a bit over the top for me I've had both DeWalt and Delta saws. Virtually the same saw except the stands are different due to different footprints. But can be modified to accommodate. I've gone to Delta now because of the price and warranty. As previously noted, if you are in production mode you will need a spare as warranty repairs take a long time. And I just found out that SEYCO sells replacement blade holder knob tips for both! Cheaper than replacing the entire knob. bb new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) HD has the saw back in stock @299 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-1-3-Amp-20-in-Scroll-Saw-Variable-Speed-40-694/205112184?cm_mmc=Other|EmailAlerts|TrackIF|121214|Pilot|BackInStockv2 Edited October 23, 2020 by new2woodwrk puzzleman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 I started wood working in the mid 60's with 10 fingers in 1995 I ended up with 9 1/2 fingers and am stil do;ing woodworking.I guess I will keep doing it till I die. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 I retired from scrolling & we gave the 40-694 to a son. Never needed repairs. But if a Delta needs repairs, I'd bet the rent that everything (with the possible exception of the motor) could be replaced with Dewalt parts, or by a Dewalt Service Center. jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 8:52 PM, new2woodwrk said: At HD the lowest price I've ever seen on the Delta Scroll Saw - $299! https://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-1-3-Amp-20-in-Scroll-Saw-Variable-Speed-40-694/205112184 I may have to buy another at that price! I bought over a dozen Dewalt's at $250 to $60 a piece and any where in between. When I went from 1 dozen el cheap-o saws and then to a Dewalt my love for this saw grew immensly from the start. new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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