Thread: Delta - Gmc??

No contest really, the Delta is the better machine.
I have two GMC's I use for teaching and the variable speed is quite good but not as solid or heavy as the Delta.
If you opt for the GMC shop around for I have seen the variable speed for about $120.00.
Weight is one of the factors that make for a good saw, nice big heavy table to stop vibration, the Delta is cast iron, GMC cast ribbed alloy.
The GMC does have a little LED on the end of an arm though, about as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike.

Originally Posted by TEEJAY

-silly comments from those that don't have a clue will be entertaining if brief

I take this to be "If you want to be a smartass you also have to be a shortass"
In the interest of brevity I won't bother with the sensible part.

Originally Posted by Termite

I take this to be "If you want to be a smartass you also have to be a shortass"
In the interest of brevity I won't bother with the sensible part.

Brevity is? (Eureka, I did it )

I have used the Delta 16" saw quite a bit at WWW demo's and through my scrollsaw club, would easily recommend this over the GMC. And yes I did own a GMC singlel speed once. I have the Delta 20" at home.

I had a short play on the new GMC saw when I was down at Wogonga a few months ago. One of the things we noticed was that the laser structure interfered with you being able to adjust the tension of the blade properly .. and the things Iain pointed out

Had the better of the original GMC saws, then upgraded to the Delta.

The current GMC saw appears better than the predecessors but my (biased) opinion is that the Delta is still a better saw.

Well set up and attached to a solid stand/support is recommended either way.


Cheers..................Sean

Okay Delta it is - just have to get the 100% increase in cost of the original idea past SWMBO.

Perhaps can use the GMC as the thin end of the wedge and then the Delta as wisdom found once the idea began of course she knows me better than that so .

Hmmm so who can I blame for convincing me I just HAD to have the dearer unit? Well I think I know who gets the blame.

Still it is a tool needed so may as well get a reasonable one - now let's see convinced myself - that was easy - so only SWMBO left to go. :eek:

Cheers

Oh and thanks for the feedback - appreciated

Originally Posted by TEEJAY

Okay Delta it is - just have to get the 100% increase in cost of the original idea past SWMBO.

No no no no no, you look at something thing like the big Delta then begrudgingly admit defeat and take the smaller variable speed model.
Can't we trust you to get something right

Originally Posted by Iain

No no no no no, you look at something thing like the big Delta then begrudgingly admit defeat and take the smaller variable speed model.
Can't we trust you to get something right

Iain - sounds great in theory but my wife would see me start with the $900 machine then end up with the $300 machine and immediately look for her Christmas present with a $900 item and begrudgingly settle for a $890 present. I'm better off getting bashed for the $300 and matching it on her present - then the daugthers and the son's - oh where's the panadol :eek:

Cheers

I was with Iain, lust after a higher end machine then "discover" what a good deal the 40-540 is for the price, etc... , but then...

...read your response, some fair points made, and decided an alternate approach:

Easier to get forgiveness than permission, or, an easier way to remember, Buy Now Pay Later

Or just buy the bl00dy Delta & make her something nice as soon as possible.

Hang on, do the make something nice bit anyway, lends credence to the whole "spend money on tools" thing.

SWMBO means Strategies Wequire () Much Brooding Over


Cheers...............Sean

Your right Scooter, I am going to buy the 300$ machine and say the guys in the forum talked me into it with their wisdom . I won't tell her the price but she will soon know - (a computer engineer with access to the bank account on line - so dead in the water on secrecy) And as for matching it with her Christmas present she told me last night what SANTA is getting her (a terrible four letter word) GOLD :eek: So I can get stung for any amount on that one - Tread carefully I think.

Cheers

or wait till the next WWW show where they usually have them around @250-$260, then you can go spend your savings on other things but the shows are a while away yet.

Originally Posted by oges

or wait till the next WWW show where they usually have them around @250-$260, then you can go spend your savings on other things but the shows are a while away yet.

I have to do a present for a March wedding (part of the reason for getting it) and the sale is in May - Heck I can't wait that long :eek: . Surely there will be something else I will need in May!!

Cheers

Teejay, at the risk of flogging a point, check out the scrollers forum archives for info on this saw, worth mentioning specifically is cleaning & lubricating the main pivot points for the saw's upper & lower arms, when you first unpack the unit. Delta are a bit sparing on the grease at times

Twill make the saw run smoother & easier, and last longer


Cheers................Sean, go the lube

Scooter,

Thanks I have been through this forum a bit and did find that tip but good idea to have it in this thread for anyone else who may follow this path.

Cheers