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Delta - 8-in. Jointer 37-380 Avg. Price: $1,050
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The least noisy of the jointers tested, the Delta 37-380 has an easy-to-adjust fence that moves on a rack-and-pinion gear.




 
Tool Test: 8-in. Jointers Under $1,400
by William Duckworth
12/1/2005

SUMMARY REVIEW

The author selected 11 commonly available 8-in. jointers ranging in price from $650 to $1,350, all with either a 1-1/2-hp or 2-hp motor, and evaluated the beds, tables, fences, knives, and ease of making adjustments for each. The least noisy of the jointers tested, the Delta 37-380 has a fence that moves on a rack-and-pinion gear, making it very easy to move by turning a knob. The table infeed is adjusted with a lever; the outfeed, with a handwheel. The table-locking handle is sturdier and more comfortable than most.

Editor Test Results

Average Table Flatness 0.002 in.
Table Alignment (width/length) 0.0025/0.013 in.
Noise Level 79 db.

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