14-inch band saw with closed stand; quick-release tension lever; 9 spoke wheels
1-horsepower induction motor; blades move at 3,000 surface feet per minute
Cast-iron trunnion assembly; platinum blade
Includes saw, stand, blade guides, wood blade, manual
Editorial Review:
Delta 28-206 14" WC Band Saw w/ Enclosed StandAfter nearly 90 years of expertise in the woodworking business, DELTA Machinery has become one of the most revered brands in woodworking tools today. DELTA Machinery focuses on innovations to help the woodworker create masterpieces easier and with more precision. The 28-206 includes 1 HP, 120/240 Volts motor and switch, enclosed stand, quick release tension lever, 2-speed pulley position, 4" dust collection port, 9-spoke wheel, blade and belt guards, arbor, motor pulleys and V-belt, blade guides, wood-cutting blade, instruction manual, **Blade length with 28-984 accy. height attachment: Max. 106" (2692 mm); Min 103-1/2" (2629 mm); Standard 105" (2667 mm)Delta 28-206 14" WC Band Saw w/ Enclosed Stand Features:; Nine-spoke precision-balanced wheels.; Full 16" x 16" cast-iron table tilts 45 degrees right and 3 degrees left for beveling operations.; Quick release tension lever.; 4" integral dust port.; Cast-iron trunnions table support.; Capacity to cut stock up to 6-1/4" thick (12-1/4" with height attachment).; Lower blade guides have safe, accurate, micrometer adjustment.; Lower guides angled to support blade to within 3/4" of table work surface ensures accurate cutting.; Two-speed pulley position.; Fully-adjustable upper and lower blade guides and blade support. Bearings maintain proper blade alignment.Delta 28-206 14" WC Band Saw w/ Enclosed Stand Specifications:; Motor: 1 HP, 120/240V (wired 120V), 1 Phase 60 hz; Motor Control:; Blade Width: Max. 3/4" (19 mm); Blade Length: Min. 91-1/2" (2324 mm)/ Max. 94" (2388 mm)/ Standard: 91-1/2" (2324 mm); Cutting Heights: -; Speeds: 2500/3300 SFPM (762/1006 SMPM); Capacity Blade to Frame: 13-3/4" (349 mm); Capacity Under Guide and Wheel: 6-1/4" (159 mm); W/ 28-984 height attach: 12-1/4" (311 mm); Capacity: -; Max Rip To Right Of Blade:; Max Rip To Left Of Blade:; Table Size: 16" x 16" (406 x 406 mm); Miter Gauge Groove: 3/8" x 3/4" (10 x 19 mm); Table Size Front to Cebter of Blad
Delta's 28-206 band saw is a smart buy for the serious hobbyist interested in curve cutting and light resawing. The 1-horsepower 120-volt motor delivers smooth, quiet, reliable power, while the saw's nine-spoke wheels deliver more accurate tension on the blade, reducing vibration. The heavy cast-iron trunnions likewise minimize vibration to the blade. A closed base reduces noise and keeps dust off the motor. For curve cutting, the large 16-by-16-inch table provides excellent support for workpieces, and tilts to 45 degrees for bevel cuts. The saw handles stock up to 6-1/4 inches thick with a throat capacity (the distance from frame to blade) of 13-3/4 inches. The lower blade guide on this saw rests only 3/4 inch below the table, which minimizes the deflection in the blade and provides cleaner cuts. When the saw is not in use, the tension-release lever extends the life of the blade. It also makes switching blades quick and easy. The saw comes equipped with a 4-inch dust port, a smart feature you won't find on other band saws on the market today. Package includes 3/4-inch woodcutting blade and instruction manual. --Jon Groebner
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Delta 28-206:
A pretty good saw, but I've had several issues. With the height extension the upper and lower castings were no longer alligned. Delta sent me a whole new upper casting, but I found out through great pain that the two mating surfaces were not machined parallel - I had to shim them. The upper guide bracket which holds the bearing and guide blocks cracked, it's due to a round post in a hex shaped hole. The design is bad and needs to be fixed. I'm still waiting for parts (3 weeks now from Delta) for... more info
New To Woodwoeking:
I decided to wait for a year before posting my review. I use Newwoodworking.com for advise and use of all my machines. After following advise from this site, (timberwolf blades and the resaw attachment) I find that it has met all my needs and customer service was excellent. I will continue to buy Delta products. I'm only in my second year of this hobby and have been quite satified with their products. I think all tools will not be everything to everyone. This is one solid performer. Thanks Delta.
GREAT SAW FOR THE MONEY:
I have had this saw for about a month now. Assembly was a snap, less than an hour. There are a couple of issues tho.. The stand is not the most stable stand. It is not perfectly level and is a little spongy on the top. I am thinking about a solid plate on the underside of the saw mounts to stiffen the top of the stand. The saw had a bad vibration when assembled. It ended up being 2 problems.
The motor pulley had about 0.030 run out, that along with a balance problem with the motor itself (maybe a... more info
OK but could be better:
Overall this is a decent saw for the money. It's build quality and design are both decent, not fancy or high-end but functional. I do have a big complaint however: the thing wobbles. When running, the top of the saw moves around by 1/4 to 1/2 inch, enough that the table is moving around while you are pushing the work through. I'm not sure if the problem is a poorly balanced wheel or if it's all in the base. A modest push on the saw gets it wobbling way more than it should. It's so sensitive that I'm not... more info
