Charles Nesbit
08-05-2013, 8:54 PM
I purchased a Delta SA350K bench oscillating sander today at the local Klingspor location. I liked the table size and shape better than the less expensive Triton and decided not to spring for the Jet 708404 model because I wasn't sure I'd utilize it enough to justify paying another $190.00. I brought it home, turned it on and all it did was spin, no oscillating. After doing a little internet research I learned the worm gear fails on these units. I opened up the gear box and sure enough the threads were destroyed on the nylon worm gear. It is amazing a company selling a product with a suggested retail price of $399.00, and discounted retail of $299.00, won't spend an extra 50 cents in manufacturing to provide a metal worm gear particularly when it is a critical failure part and has been a known issue with this particular model for a number of years.
I'll be back to the store tomorrow to return the sander and pick up a new Jet which has many good reviews plus a higher horsepower motor, tilting table and metal base (instead of plastic). Going forward I'll remove Delta from consideration for machinery purchases.
I'll be back to the store tomorrow to return the sander and pick up a new Jet which has many good reviews plus a higher horsepower motor, tilting table and metal base (instead of plastic). Going forward I'll remove Delta from consideration for machinery purchases.