I am far from an expert on bandsaws, but about a year ago, I upgraded from a 12 inch Craftsman to a
used (as in the almost-Delta blue) Jet 14" in pristine condition with mobile base, fence, guide and
3 speed pulley system for $275. I'm tickled to death with the thing. The only change have done is
to swap out the blade.

This is similar to the Delta standard you are looking at. Don't know how much more the Extreme will
give you over the standard for an additional $400. In my case a bigger motor would be nice, but I
can add that when I really need it. So far I've managed to avoid prying open the wallet for it, but
I will when the true need arises.

YMMV. Regards,
Roy


On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 21:02:06 GMT, Modat22 wrote:

I'm looking for a Xmas purchase. I saw the Delta Extreme 14 bandsaw
for 899.00

and theres the delta standard 14" for like 499.00

I'd rather buy the cheaper one and a dewalt 734 surface planer but I
don't want to buy it if its junk.