Simple question: has Delta lost its mojo?
Simple question: has Delta lost its mojo?
Yeah. Ten years ago.
Yup. Lotta threads on this in the archives, if you're interested.
Darn sad!
Fred
Breaking news: Gary crawled out from under his rock!
These days, Delta is more of sticker that gets applied than a brand name.
Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth....
They have devolved to utter crap, and the customer service is worse.
Fortunately I have an old Delta. I'm curious, what are people buying now.
I imagine Sawstop rates high.
Their current drill press and 46-460 lathe get good reviews. I was thinking of buying the 46-460 lathe actually as most people on this forum seem to rate it well.
I would imagine the DIY crowd buys Ridgid because they don't know any better and the professionals looking for traditional north American style equipment are buying Powermatic. Then there's Grizzly and Sawstop. On the high end there's European equipment.
If I was using a drill press as much now as I was a couple of years ago I'd have my Delta for sale and pick up a Nova.
Oh goodness no, they still make a great product
https://www.deltafaucet.com/
<run and hide>
Even Powermatic is now made overseas! http://www.jpwindustries.com/brands/
It's a bit of extra work, But finding a good old USA made machine from around the 1960's & rebuilding it will be a lot better than what's currently available now days.
Nice if you had an actual business like a cabinet or furniture maker, But probably out of the budget for most woodworkers.
Doug
Really sad to see what once was very good quality for the price, take such a down turn. Even so, I'd like to get my hands on one of those oscillating floor model spindle sanders. Should have bought one when Delta was in their hayday.
I would like to get my hands around the neck of those sweet ole babes at B&D who bought the Delta brand.