On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 02:44:52 -0400, Greg wrote:


Local dealer is selling "factory refurbished" Delta Unisaws with the
50" commercial Beisemeyer Fences, model 36-L31X-BC50 for $1299.
They look like new, but only have a 6 month warranty.




Is the Unisaw still worth having,

of course



or would a Grizzly 1023SL be a
better choice.

IMHO no.


Although I own many Delta tools, I haven't been very
happy with the last few Delta products or their customer (non) service
as of late.


Been through a lot with the transition after the B & D purchase last
October.


Are the handwheels durable and heavy enough to give the mech a nice
feel? Or have they cheaped out and gone to aluminum or (shudder)
plastic handwheels? Are the trunnions the same as they used to be?
Do they still use that overpriced proprietary motor mount?


Handwheels are cast iron with heavy machined steel tapered handle

Cast iron Trunion design has not changed since the late 1940's except
for adding stock in areas to minimize breakage during shipment.

Same motor mount.


Anyone bought one of these, any caveats?

Thanks,


Greg G.