1-horsepower, 120/240-volt induction motor; 3-knife cutterhead; 45-degree tilts left and right
Cast-iron construction; Cutting capacity of 6 1/8-inch width by 1/8-inch depth
Includes 1 jointer
Editorial Review:
Includes X5 6" Professional Jointer - 37-275X, 1 HP, 120/240 Volt Induction Motor, Enclosed Stand, Dust Collector Connector, Center-Mounted Fence, 3-Knife Cutterhead, Cutterhead Guard, Push Blocks, Instruction Manual.
Whether you're shopping for your very first jointer for your home workshop or your third for your professional shop, we think Delta's X5 is an excellent choice.
Its price tag comes in under many of its competitors, but the quality is still top-notch, and Delta didn't skimp on the features, our favorite of which is the fence's ability to tilt both left and right. If you're cutting just a slight bevel, it doesn't really matter which way the fence is angled. But for bigger angles, it's tricky to keep your workpiece against the fence. Delta's solution: Tilt the fence toward the cutterhead and flip your workpiece so it fits snugly into the lesser angle. Beauty!
We weren't sure we'd like a lever as opposed to a good old handwheel for infeed table height adjustments, but it's easy to operate and gave us precise adjustments. Rabbeting, tapering, edge and face jointing are all a pleasure to perform on the X5. Results were smooth and snipe-free, thanks to the three-knife cutterhead that was set perfectly right from the carton. With a 4800 rpm, you're making 14,400 cuts a minute.
The X5's capacities exceeded our expectations with a max width of 6-1/8 inches and a max depth pass of 1/8 inch. The table's length is just shy of four feet, and we felt comfortable with workpieces as long as eight feet. The fence has positive stops at 45 and 90 degrees, and adjustment is quick and easy should you find them out of alignment.
Assembly took about 90 minutes, and that included swabbing off the generous grease Delta applied for shipping. This machine's no lightweight at 225 pounds, so enlist a buddy's help when you're ready to set it up.
As jointers go, this one's pleasantly quiet, plenty powerful and solid as a rock.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Jointer:
The jointer is a very good product for the price. Was simple to put together and install. There was very little adjustment to be performed. The jointer is smoother running and fairly quiet. I would recommend this product.
Great Machine, but Needs Minor Fixes:
I made a first cut on hard maple using my new Delta 37-275X 6" Jointer. Without any adjustments to the outfeed bed or knives, it produced a beautiful flat smooth finish. I'm glad Delta uses cosmoline to prevent corrosion. I used paper towels to remove most of the grease and then cleaned off the rest using rags & kerosene (outdoors). I then coated all the bare metal with WD-40 and covered the flat bed & fence surfaces with plastic sheets to prevent rust. Assembly was easy using the... more info
Good first jointer, but?:
I have little to compare it to, as this is my first jointer. This was easy to set up, I've had no problem with chip extraction, and I'm very happy with the surfaces. I haven't tried figured woods. If I were to do it again, I'd wait and save up for an 8" jointer with much longer beds, in the 84" range. Rollers and other supports don't work well for jointing (at least not for me), and for longer stock the bed length would help a lot. If you ever think you want to make dining tables, wooden beds or... more info
DELTA X5 6" JOINTER:
The X5 arrived intact and went together easily. The only problem I had is the outfeed table that seemed to tilt just a bit. I worked for some time to correct this then decided I could live with it. I then had to reset the knives but I really expected that. The X5 runs very smooth and cuts great and I love the rabbet cutter. Overall, I am glad that I purchased this unit.
