"mew" wrote in message
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Howdy. I had the Delta 422L on order at woodworker supply and they
called today saying that Delta had discontinued it. They are offering
the Dewalt 716 with a free laser to compensate for the 1 month I have
waited and then come up dry (sounds like my love life). Has anyone
heard why Delta would discontinue this saw?
Thanks,
Mike


Remember that Delta is part of Black and Decker now, as is Dewalt.
A company rep told us at the Houston Woodworkers club that the Dewalt line
is going to be for the construction trade and the Delta line is going to be
for the woodworkers.

B&D has a history of messing up their product lines. I remember when B&D was
not junk, but a quality product line.

I have a shop full of Delta, Rockwell, and Porter Cable tools, but I have
purchased a Jet band saw and a Jet jointer this year. I recently bought a PC
4" trim saw (an overpriced delightful saw) because I'm sure they will
discontinue it. The quality is too high for them to keep it. If they have a
tool you've been wanting, you might want to go ahead and buy it while you
can. :-)