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    Simple question: has Delta lost its mojo?

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    Yeah. Ten years ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Zellers View Post
    Yeah. Ten years ago.
    Yup. More precisely, in 2005 when Black & Decker bought it from Pentair. It’s been downhill ever since.

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    Yup. Lotta threads on this in the archives, if you're interested.
    Darn sad!
    Fred

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    Breaking news: Gary crawled out from under his rock!

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    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....

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    They have devolved to utter crap, and the customer service is worse.

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    Fortunately I have an old Delta. I'm curious, what are people buying now.
    I imagine Sawstop rates high.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gary Breckenridge View Post
    Simple question: has Delta lost its mojo?
    Oh goodness no, they still make a great product

    https://www.deltafaucet.com/



    <run and hide>

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ted Derryberry View Post
    the professionals looking for traditional north American style equipment are buying Powermatic.
    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ted Derryberry View Post
    On the high end there's European equipment.
    Nice if you had an actual business like a cabinet or furniture maker, But probably out of the budget for most woodworkers.

    Doug

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    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.

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    I would like to get my hands around the neck of those sweet ole babes at B&D who bought the Delta brand.

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