Delta Miter Saws-Making the Cut

Delta started manufacturing woodworking tools almost 90 years ago. They provide a complete line of woodworking machines, stationary tools, and all needed accessories for any home workshop as well as construction professionals and industrial maintenance. Delta's headquarters are located in Tupelo, Mississippi, with a subsidiary located in Mesa, Arizona.

Delta miter saws are offered in four sizes. The base model is the 10-inch compound power miter saw with a 13-amp motor and electric brake. It includes a bevel scale, blade guard, dust bag, and blade wrench. For the beginning woodworker, this is probably all you would need.

One step up from this basic model is the Delta 10-inch compound miter saw with a 15-amp motor and upgraded base that mounts on 2X4's. The extensions on this model reach 39 1/2 inches.

For exact precision, the Delta 12-inch laser miter saw offers a bright laser to highlight both sides of the blade kerf while the blade is resting or rotating. This model takes an accessory table, also.

The highest level of the Delta miter saws is the 12-inch dual bevel laser miter saw. It has all the above features plus a flip-up crown molding stop, reversible fence, front bevel lock, and cross cut capacity for 2X10 stock. As you progress in your woodworking hobby or business, this more advance miter saw will be more to your liking.

Accessories for Delta miter saws include stands, clamps, tables, and stops. Parts and accessories can be bought online at www.deltamachinery.com or at a service center near you. The web site has a service center locator in which you type your location to find the nearest provider. The online parts feature includes 24//7 information on parts and repairs. Once you register, you have access to parts diagrams and instruction manuals for your tool. They also offer a tech support button that has frequently asked questions for each product.

Delta seems to be proud to stand behind their miter saws and other tools. With such customer support, one could do much worse than choose a Delta miter saw for his/her woodworking needs. Four available sizes should give you a range of miter saws that will fit whatever regular cutting work you will be doing.