I have had my BS100 Shopmaster for 5 years now, and I am a very satisfied user. I feel I have enough experience with the saw to see its shortcomings and virtues. It IS a great saw when you know and accept its limitations which are: (some can be overcome...)
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br /1) Saw is designed and made for small scale woodworking. Period.
br /2) Low "power" for resawing or cutting thick hardwood stock (not designed for this, see 1).)
br /3) Blade wander can be a problem if saw used right out of the box with original guides and original blade (and in general, especially when using 1/4" blade).
br /4) This saw requires high quality blades to perform its best (not found in ordinary hardware stores). The original Delta blades are thin, which makes them unsuitable for precision work - they flex too much.
br /5) Its small table is not sturdy enough for large, heavy workpieces, but will do for smaller pieces. (I have however used my saw for ripping 6'long 1 1/2" birch into smaller, straight strips, using a roller stand).
br /6) The saw is not ready to go out of the box - will require tuning for best performance.
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br /I believe most of the problems people encounter with this saw are due to lack of experience with bandsaws because the 9" Delta is often their first saw. Problems are related to:
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br /1) how to use the saw in general (use the saw for what it was intended for; some jobs are better done on other machines; some jobs are TOO BIG for this saw etc etc)
br /2) proper selection of blade for the job at hand as well as proper tensioning the blade.
br /3) set-up and tuning of the saw including wheel alignment, guide set up etc.
br /4) not knowing that there are different quality blades out there. Some are cheap, some are expensive - some are good, some are bad. You probably wouldn't want to buy the cheapest brand tires for your Porsche, then go back to the seller and complain about the car driving poorly, right?
br /5) No gauge or guide can be used with any powertool without setting it up and checking, resetting and rechecking. So it goes with this bandsaw. The miter gauge and fence will have to be corrected for blade drift as for any other bandsaw on the market.
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br /This review is rather long, but I think the saw deserves a thorough review to address some of the issues typical to many bandsaws, not only this 9" Delta. A bandsaw is more of a delicate "cutting instrument" than a cutting machine and requires tuning for top performance... Some experience is required to master the band saw to get the most out of it as with any instrument.
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br /I don't have space for a large bandsaw, and I don't need the power of one either. If I were to buy another band saw, it would only be because I would be scaling up my woodworking to large pieces or heavy resawing, or to get another machine and set it up for a specialized task for one blade only... I would still keep my 9" Delta. It is too good of a saw to give away (read: sell used for cheap).
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br /The saw will work pretty much out of the box, but if you don't take the time to tune it properly, you will most likely be disappointed. Realize that this is not a saw made for heavy resawing (though resawing of stock can be done using a proper blade). It is a small, quiet benchtop saw suited for small scale woodworking and this it can do very well. And its worklight is very handy.
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br /Many of the "shortcomings" of a small saw like this can be overcome by tuning the wheels and setting the saw up properly e.g. like suggested in the Bandsaw Handbook by Mark Duginske or The Bandsaw Book by Lonnie Bird. Both are highly recommended. Before you buy any bandsaw, go through either of these two books and learn how to set up a band saw properly, including using the mitre gauge and setting the saw up for perfect mitre cuts and how to rip and resaw. This will also help you realize that straight cuts, resawing etc does require certain techniques whether you have a 9" Delta or a 36" RotoMatic industrial band saw with 2" blade. Both books will show you how to make an adjustable rip fence and other jigs helping you getting the most out of any bandsaw.
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br /How to maximize its performance (or the performance of ANY bandsaw for that matter):
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br /1) Throw away the blade that came with the saw, and buy a high quality blade e.g. Timberwolf from Suffolk Machinery. The original Delta blades are very thin, flexes easily causing problematic drift - and they wear out fast. For resawing (yes - it can be done!) I use a 1/2" Woodslicer for resawing or ripping stock for boxmaking: Koa, oak, rosewood, maple etc. Works great, but feed slowly and the saw will not stall! The blade is rather expensive, but worth any penny if you need to resaw or do long rip cuts using this bandsaw. It also has a thin kerf so you won't overtension the saw. This blade will also make it easy to cut straight. Using the original blade or Delta's own blade or any other "regular" blades found in ordinary hardware stores WILL be a disappointment on this saw. I have never found Delta's own blades to be satisfying, but for somebody else, they might do. They do best on softwood like pine, but still not very good in my opinion.
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br /2) Replace the guideblocks with Coolblocks (Woodcraft, Rockler etc). If you can't find the right size, buy oversize and file/grind it to fit (that is what I did). These will support and help clean and lubricate the blade. You could also make your own hardwood guides, but I found the Coolblocks to be the best. These guideblocks will also help support the blade for cutting curves.
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br /3) Tune the saw when you have a high quality blade and coolblocks for your saw. Saw will run smoother, quieter and have more of its power available for sawing after the tuning. Tuning will also help stabilize the blade and avoid drift to the left or right. With proper setup, this saw IS capable of cutting straight! And vibration can mostly be eliminated by balancing and truing wheels! The saw is in itself very light and won't "absorb" or dampen the vibration as well as a large, cast iron machine. Mounting it to a heavy base is also advised.
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br /4) Use slow feedrates and be gentle - it is a delicate machine - don't force-feed it.
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br /5) Use the correct blade for the job. Don't use an 1/8" or 1/4" 14 TPI blade for resawing/ripping, and don't use the 3 TPI blade for cutting intricate patterns 1/8" thick stock....
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br /6) Correct tensioning of the saw blade as well as proper wheel alignment/adjustment will avoid blade coming off the wheel by itself. A rough cutting technique can also cause the blade to come off.
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br /7) Proper maintenance will keep the saw in top shape....
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br /I would also suggest replacing the throatplate with one you make yourself (discussed in the books mentioned earlier).
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br /The saw can very well handle a high quality 1/8" blade, but only after coolblocks and tuning. Don't even bother with 1/8" blade on a stock 9". (Others might disagree here.) Be aware that setting up the saw with an 1/8" blade is a little tricky until you learn how to prepare the saw for it.
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br /I will rate this saw 5 stars. One star could have been taken away because if the saw had been equipped with a high quality blade and guide blocks, many problems would have been gone!!!! But then again, most bandsaws on the market are delivered with inferior blades and guides anyway. Recommended upgrades (Coolblocks, good blade) is about $35, and will greatly improve the performance. If you decide to buy this saw, buy one or the other of the recommended books mentioned as well. They will become your best manual and guide whether it is for tuning and setup, choosing the right blade or ideas for small projects!
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br /If you want a more fancy, professional looking saw, check out the Rikon 10" bandsaw. But also expect to pay a lot more.

I bought my bandsaw a little over two years ago and only used it sparingly and primarily for small shapes from thin plywood. After about a year I needed to use it for 3/4" stock while making curved moldings for a grandfather clock and found it difficult to follow the line because the blade kept turning to the inside. I tried using the fence to cut a straight line and had the same problem. The wood pulled away from the fence because of the blade turning in. I also found it impossible to cut a straight line freehand. I quit using the saw for a year and then decided to either adjust it properly or get rid of it. I spent two hours playing with the adjustments and finally gave up when I ended up dropping one of the guide blocks into an old air conditioning unit sitting on the floor below my workbench. I took the saw to a Delta factory service center in Dallas. They had to shim the bottom wheel as it was a full 1/4" behind the plane of the top wheel. They also replaced the guide blocks and did a complete adjustment. Even though it was two months out of warranty, they did the work for free. It now cuts a PERFECT line in 3/4" oak like a hot knife through butter. I'll have to use it more to decide if it rates 5 stars but I give it a solid 4 stars for now.
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br /UPDATE: It is now 2 1/2 years since I wrote the review above and the band saw still works perfectly. I recently completed a wine rack and cut a curve in 4 x 4 pine for the legs and couldn't have asked for a better or easier cut. I'm going to leave the rating at four stars just because of the limitations on the size of stock you can cut, and the fact that it takes up some bench space, but I'm very happy with my purchase.

Light weight and easy to set up. It comes with the 1/4 inch blade but get the 1/8" and 3/8" blades too. You will need the smaller blade for tight corners and the bigger blade is a must for resawing. I was able to resaw 1 1/2 x 1 inch oak into several near perfect 3/16 slices using the 3/8" blade. I used the rip fence for that job and highly recommend it for resawing. Just use the big blade with proper tension.Changing DELTA blades is a snap, the welds are ground smooth and pass through the guides without any fuss.This is a great 9" bandsaw and I would recommend it to anyone with only one caution. Mount it on a plywood base for better stability.

I can't believe the people who can complain about a bandsaw they purchased for under $100. I paid $87 for mine at the local Bigname Hardware Store -- Wow!
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br / Several reviewers complained about the saw not cutting a straight line, and this is due to the defective/damaged blade sold with this feisty little woodeater. The teeth on one side of the blade stick out a little farther than they do on the other side, so naturally the blade is going to pull that direction.
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br / One of the reviewers complained that there isn't much of a selection of blades, but I didn't find this to be the case. If you Google for (''59 1/2'' bandsaw blade) with the ''59 1/2'' in quotes, you'll find a half dozen manufacturers. Also, Google for ''59 1/4'', since it's basically the same thing, but will pull up a couple alternatives.
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br / Notably, Craftsman, Black Decker, Olsen, and Ryobi make blades that will work perfectly. I just picked up one of the Vermont American blades alongside the Delta bandsaw over at the hardware store, and it cut plenty straight.
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br / And use the right blade for the task at hand. If you wanna cut a 3/4-inch radius, use the 1/4-inch blade. If you wanna cut a straight line, use the 3/8-inch blade. Simple as that. Oh, and somebody out there makes a 1/2-inch blade that will probably work, so if you're still having trouble with straight lines, try that.
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br / Take the time to adjust the guides, per the instruction manual, but don't agonize over it. The guides only come into play if you're really torquing the blade, otherwise they should have absolutely no bearing on the blade, and they certainly won't help you if you're bent on using the original defective/damaged blade.
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br / Anywho ... It's a great saw, and it works like a champ. I was really impressed by the belt-drive -- a nice touch, well beyond my expectations. If you want a $500 saw, get out your checkbook. If you want a saw for cheap that will do almost everything you want it to do, I highly recommend this little Delta BS100.

I was in the markey for a scroll saw originally, but when I saw the $97 price tag and availablility of 1/8" wide blades I couldn't resist.
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br /I read all the reviews here and believe that improper setup and ignorance are to blame for many of the problems.
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br /For me I have had little problems. I set the saw up, adjusted it and went to town. My first victim was a 4x4 peice of Redwood (3+1/2x3+1/2 actually). I clamped a small peice of oak for a fence and shoved the redwood thru. I was trimming a 1/4" peice off of the edge. Went right thru like butter, and stright too. Also the noise didn't change much when cutting, something that I had expected to happen. Not the cleanest cut in the world but a little hand planing and sandpaper can make quick work of that.
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br /Here is what an old-timer at the BORG iI got the saw from told me about adjusting band saws:
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br /All blades usually track a little. And too much tension on the blade will make it worse. Follow the direction and only tighten that knob 3 turns for the 1/4" blade! I know it seems loose but I have never had it come off.
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br /Second about the tracking there is a easy way to deal with that. First get a peice of fairly soft wood, Pine will do, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Start a cut freehand right down the middle. If your blade is tracking it will want to twist the wood a little, let it twist. After going about 5-6 inches into the wood turn the saw off, but dont move the wood. Take a pencil and mark the table from the egde of the wood. That line will be at a slight angle to your blade, depending on how much trackning your blade has.
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br /Now when you setup a fence just align it with that mark, super straight cut everytime.
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br /Of course of you change blades or reset the tension you will have to make a new alignment mark on the table, thats why you use a pencil :).
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br /I havn'e tried curved cuts yet, but I did get a 1/8" blade for just such an occasion. At 5 bucks that blade was pretty cheap.
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br /So for the price and quality of the Delta BS100 I give it 5 stars.

When I told my wife I could buy this for about $100, she asked if this model would be good enough. I should've taken the opportunity and upgraded!pI only use it to get close to the mark and use a pattern following router bit to finish because this saw isn't accurate enough for finish cuts. I haven't had the problems some of the other reviewers have, but I can see it happening with enough time.pIf you are really limited on budget this will work, but if you have the money, buy better.

I bought my Delta band saw because Delta has a good name and I did not have lot of money to spend. $99.00 was just up my alley. Then I read the reviews on this sight and almost passed out in despair. So I really put this saw to the test and check out EVERY problem people complained about. Mind you I have never used a band saw before, so I had no idea what I was doing. After carefully following the instructions to align it up properly(something I learned must be done with any band saw), I started cutting everything in every way. br To sum it up in one phrase: The saw works great! And for those of you ney-sayers that think I was a light on my saw, I even cut half inch strips from an oak log that just cleared the height of the blade with a little jig I made. I do admit that when I feed the stock too quickly the saw crawls to the left of my line, but when I feed it slow enough I have never had a problem. For those of you who said the saw has insufficient power, I really have no idea what you are talking about. My only complaint is that I find the table and miter gauge a little flimsey, and the blue throat plate is not flush with the table and some stock gets stuck there and hickups as I push it along. br But for $99.00 this is a great saw. Especially for a beginning weekend wood worker like me. Obviously this saw is not first class, but try finding any kind of power saw for $99.00 that has really high quality. You do get what you pay for. And for this price I got alot.

I owned a Skil 9" band saw before, let me tell ya'll why I liked this Delta BS100. I do owned an larger 14" Delta band saw, so let me tell you guys something here. There's ain't much different!!br One; It is super quiet, because that Skil model has gears like circlar saws, and noisey as heck...br Two; Those three wheelers jobbers, they break blade unexpectlybr Three; If you followed the instructions carefully, you shouldn't have any problems from it..I didn't have any problems with mine, I have enjoyed it nonstop.br Four; It is a great machine for first timers, starting out on a budget, beside that, why spend a big cash on a big ones, when this little bugger can do its jobs just like big ones, except cutting thicker materials greater than 3 3/4". But, it'll do smaller project just fine.br Five; This is a secondary machine to my Delta scroll saw, I make clocks for living...........So, pardon my pun

I followed the setup instructions meticulously, adjusted the blade guides, tension, etc. carefully. First thing I noticed when I turned it on was the vibration in the terribly unbalanced machine. Next, as other reviewers noted, it will not track a straight line, nor vertical, either freehand or with a fence. And even if it did, the vibration is such that a freehand cut will never be smooth. I've worked with power tools for 29 years, made clocks, furniture and cabinets, and I have to say this is the worst quality power tool I've ever seen. There is no excuse in packaging a machine so defective that the first thing you have to do is send it in for service. Fortunately the store gave me a refund a couple days after I bought it.

This is a good little bandsaw. It performs well. However I find the best results with the 3/8th blade. I have resawn birch and maple with good results. However remember it is limited by size. Have had it for a year with no problems since I went to the 3/8ths blade. is easily adjusted .

I have had this saw for about two years and it is 99.9% junk. It can't follow a line to save its life, the blade will bend when you try to do a curve cut. I have to try to adjust this saw many apon many of times. Like anohter reviewer said its good for a five year old kid. I love the delta name I have a tablesaw that I just love as well as a handfull of other delta products and I am sorry to see them put there name on this saw.

I bought the Delta 9" bandsaw for home woodworking duty. I have not been happy with it. Within days the blade guides began breaking, then AFTER I ordered replacements I was informed they were not available. I wound up making my own. Despite exhausting alignment efforts, the blade constantly pulls to the inside of the saw during cuts and ripping operations are impossible. In addition, the blade gets pulled backwards and nearly totally off track when the workpiece is repositioned when freehand cutting. This occurs pretty much regardless of blade used.pThe one nice thing I will say is that the dust collector feature works very well.pI really don't like this bandsaw, and I know what I'm doing.

As a long time (over 55 years of woodworking) I have a lot of experience with bandsaws. This unit surprised me, it is very well made for light work. It is easy to adjust and tracks well when adjusted correctly. I can find no fault. I only use it for small work as I have 2 bigger bandsaws for large work. I mainly use it in building wooden boats.
br /I usually do not cut wood thicker than 3/4 inch but im sure it would if you take your time.

I have read the other reviews and I have to disagree. For one I received this saw for Christmas last year and FOLLOWED the directions on seting the thing up correctly. I have not had a problem with tracking. Also I have not had a problem with power. My table saw went out on me near the end of a project when I needed to resaw a 2" wide oak board down from 7/8" to 3/4". I have built a table with a fence on it similar to a Rockler band saw table. The saw cut through the 2" oak without any problems. Sure there are better band saws out there but for the price I can not complain.

I bought this saw 4 months ago and am just tooling up. I've already used it to make 2 tables, some aluminum bracketry for my motorcycle, and with a blade swap slice up some 1 1/2" tubing. I'm really happy with the way it's worked, and it's left better cuts than my hand tools, so I am not complaining.pIt's very light and easy to setup on stand to use and take it down out of the way when you need the table space. I do make sure everything is setup perfect before I use it, but it's pretty easy to check quickly.pFor a newbie or if you don't have a lot of room it's perfect!

I spent many hours trying to adjust this tool so it would cut accurately along curved or straight lines. It was impossible. The blade curves to the left (inwards) no matter how you adjust it, hold the wood, and using a fence or not using one. The manual and the Delta website were of no help. Useless tool -- I returned it to the store and am now looking for one that will allow accurate cuts.

I've owned this saw for 3 years now. Its okay but requires a lot of adjustment and does a have a significant problem with blade tracking. My biggest complaint is the inability to buy replacement parts. For example blade guides are impossible to find. Everybody has parts for 14 inch saws but not for this one. I wouldn't recommend this saw; its only real advantage is price and in this case you don't get what you pay for. Buy a 14 inch band saw instead.

I was concerned after reading existing reviews of the Delta Shopmaster BS100, but needing a light-weight, compact band saw for luthier work, I deceided to buy one anyway. I was very pleased with the performance of this little saw as received from Amazon. I did have one self inflicted problem that affected tracking and resawing when I first set up the saw. This being my first bandsaw, I had to learn the proper way to set the blade guides. Not knowing that the guide blocks in the Delta Shopmaster were made of ceramic, I applied too much pressure when tighening the screws that lock the blade guides and cracked one of the ceramic guides. I replaced the ceramic guide blocks with Cool Blocks ($12.95 for a set of four). Cool Blocks are made of a graphite impregnated phenolic material and I have found these to be very durable. Now the rip cuts are straight and I had no trouble re-sawing 3" oak boards. I am very pleased with the performance of this saw and probably would not have had any problems had I not cracked the original guide block.

I just bought myself this saw, a tip if you live in the northwest is go to Bi-mart, I got mine for 89 bucks.
br /Anyhoo, it is a fine saw for the work it is intended for, every other review has covered that. I was only a little disappointed with the fit and finish (Guide assemblies and a couple other parts are a little sloppy, but that is no major issue).
br /I think I'll replace the head on the supplied lamp with the head off a clamp lite. That is my only real issue with this saw, 40w tracklite bulbs??? I'll stick with a nice CF bulb in a bigger shade, but thanks anyway!.
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The unit I have is about two years old and was purchased at Home Depot. I purchased a Delta in hopes of a quality machine. It lacks enough power to smoothly cut 3/4 hardwood stock and often comes to a complete stop even with a very slow feed and new blade. Like you read in most of the other reviews of this unit, it would not cut a straight line no matter how it was adjusted. I finally got fed up and removed the table and wheels. I first had to shim both wheels to run square and level with each other and to accurately track the blade with the blade guides -- the regular adjustments could not make enough correction. To get the table and miter groove square with the blade I had to remove the table and drill and tap the table angle slot for adjustable allen screws (I noticed their newest version of this machine has this already done). Using two 1/2" long allen screws along the table angle slot I was finally able to realign the table the necessary 15 degrees to square it with the blade. Then another hour trying to lock in the adjustments for the blade guides so the blade ran consistently perpendicular to the table on the side and back while staying square. Of course, if the table angle is changed this all has to be redone. Finally, after five hours of reclaim and tedious adjustments, it cuts consistently square and true. Now if it only had enough power to get through my hardwood stock. . . .

Hello , this saw works like a charm, I purchased another blade ( $10 HomeDepot ) which will cut a tighter radius, the saw comes with a very good blade. The Owners manual covers everthing well but it's hard to understand even if you know what you're doing ( fortunately I do so I was able to set-up the blade mechanism which is particularlly difficult on belt saws ). My wife uses this saw to cut out the grandchildren's initials as do my grandchildren, we keep a basket of scrap wood pieces nearby and have fun cutting things. The saw is quiet, fun, the light works wonderfully and is a fine asset. This saw is hard to be without if you are the person that likes making little things and fiddling round , we keep ours handy and wish that we had one 30 years ago. Amazon just about gives these things away, so I'm thinking about giving them as presents, it's hard to set up but it's worth the effort in that it is a great tool that is at the ready and very capable. This is a tool that I can't seem to do without but have done without all these years , that is my only regret.

I have a Delta 14 inch bandsaw and I wanted a bench top for quarter inch thick stock. Well, with faith, you set the guide blocks horizontally to the sides of the blade and behind the teeth, set the bear support, and you do this for the bottom set too. Finally, you set the band tension. What do I get? vibration, a wishie-washiebrbade that "Kentucky windage" can't keep straight and sawtooth gauges that has me feeding at brake neck glacier speeds. Two days of this and I gave it the heave-hoe into the into the dippsie-dumpster.

I bought this saw a year ago when I was first setting up my small shop. I've used it quite a bit - and I've been frustrated to the point of madness by it. Honestly - I wouldn't *give* this saw to anyone I like. brAs noted in earlier reviews, the saw WILL NOT cut a straight line, even when I clamp a board on the table for a makeshift rip fence. The blade always seems to track to the left. The machine exhibits a noticible wobble - it has from the get-go. I think one of the wheels is out of round. It does not have sufficient power to cut hardwood or plywood over 1/2 thick without bogging down or stopping altogether.brMy advice - Jet makes a good bandsaw for about $300, and a great one for $500. Save your $$ and get a saw that will work well for a lifetime. This has been an expensive lesson for me...

I don't know how Delta could put their name on this thing. They should take the teeth off the blades, add some silly putty to the box and rate it for 5 yr olds. I have adjusted the blade guides till I am blue in the face, and it will not cut straight. Tension adjustment, rate of feed, nothing works. This baby is headed for a garage sale.

I have had this saw for about two years. One tuned up (as another reviewer mentions) and with good blades it works quite well. Major problem is with the pulley for the lower wheel - the connection to the motor is plastic - mine has broken twice. The first time under warranty - we;ll see what happens trying to get it fixed a 2nd time. My main reason for choosing this saw was light weight - very small shop so I have to be able to move and store it easily. On thin light wood it is a champ. Even minor resawing tends to challenge it.

Deilivery of the Delta Band Saw BS100 was a problem. The vendor shipped a bench grinder by mistake. I was then informed they had made an advertisment mistake and the BS100 was not available. After some discussion, the vendor relented and shipped my original order,the Delta Band Saw BS100. Upon arrival and upacking, I noticed a loose snap ring in the packing material. Upon closer inspection, I discovered the snap ring had not been installed properly, if at all, on the spindle of the upper wheel. If the wheel had come off the spindle at a highspeed, the results would not have been pretty. After installing the spindle snap ring and rechecking all the alignments/adjustments, the saw performed extremely well. I would recommend the product, keeping in mind their should not be any loose parts in the packing materials.
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I just recently purchased the Delta BS100 Shopmaster 9" band saw, and it is great. Not only is it compact enough to fit anywhere, it is also very easy to maintain. I got it working out of the box in just five minutes, and it only took me another five minutes to read the entire manual!
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I have owned this band saw for almost three-years, and it is the most frustrating mechanical device I've ever encountered! It cuts fast and smooth, but it will not cut a straight line no matter what I do. I've changed blades (a Delta website suggestion) and made countless adjustments following the owner's manual. Using the fence, the blade will track at least 1/2" from a straight line on a 4" cut in 1" soft pine. This one experience has soured me on Delta products.

the saw was at the same price at Home Depot locally, but your free-freight deal meant a lower price(no sales tax) delivery to my home.

It is very difficult to find blades of different sizes if you can find them. The standard is the 14" band saw.
br /It is very difficult to change the blades without the blade coming off when starting it up not matter how carefully you do it. The cool blocks and guides are useless due to the wander of the blades. I haven't even attempted to resaw. I would suggest a Grizzly 9" or just spend the money for a 14", unless you are sure you will use it very seldom and on very small stock. Miter gage is not usefull since you cannot cut a straight line.
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This is a great product and came in perfect condition. Thank you so much for stocking, selling and delivery such a top quality product.

I bought this to replace a Shopsmith bandsaw. The most aggrevating problem is the lack of availability of quality blades. All the problems everyone has had with not being able to cut straight I had with the Shopsmith. I was able to solve the problem by purchasing better (i.e. not Vermont America or Olsen) blades. I found that the silicon steel blades solved the problem, but alas, they are not available for this Delta 9". I use this saw to cut blanks for my lathe, mainly for making pens, pencils, etc. Even with a new blade, the unit does not have the power (stops) to cut 8/4 stock. brI did manage to resolve all the problems of this saw - I purchased a 14" Jet.

The name BS100 says it all or rather a $100 piece of BS. This saw is great for everyone who would rather not cut a straight line, or be able to see their work as it vibrates back and forth. Now dont get me wrong, I am a huge fan of Delta and have outfitted my shop with many of their products, but I really, really regret ever cheaping out and getting this useless pile of plastic and aluminum.
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br /I haved owned mine for about 6 months and have yet to adjust it to where I can resaw anything other than pine. If you want a decent bandsaw save your money for a little while longer and get something other than this saw.

I purchased this BS100 band saw as NEW from Amazon.com. I received in its place a used and damaged band saw. An attempt had been made - unsuccessfully - to repair the damaged top of the table. The plastic insert around the saw blade was damaged and discolored. The table top had huge saw marks in the table top slot. It appears that Amazon must be getting these Delta products from a gray market source that repackages used, damaged and defective products. Delta advised me that they do not ship saws in this condition. The Amazon motto should be "Let the buyer beware".

Someday I'll learn to quit buying tools at pawnshops. I will occasionally spend an afternoon going thru several of the local one's, primarily looking for hand tools. But once in awhile I find a good power tool and you can usually bargain em down in the asking price. That was the case with this little bandsaw. I have a Jet 14", that I use a lot, but have wanted a smaller saw so I could do smaller pieces. Don't really want to invest in a scroll saw but it may come to that.
br /This saw looked as if it had never been used. Maybe that was a warning sign. It looks cheaply made, but hey...just want it for making small stuff.
br /Changing blades on this thing is a real pain. You think you have it tracking right and start a cut and the blade comes off the wheels. The blade guides don't guide very well, and won't stay adjusted. The light is a pain, it keeps migrating down as the saw runs and you have to push it up out of your way constantly.
br /If you lean on the table at all it will move...afraid to tighten the adjustment anymore than I have...I'm sure the screws will strip out.
br /Can't comment on the motor as I have not been able to use the machine enough to find out if it will cut well thru hardwoods or not. It's fairly noisy for its size and vibrates quite a bit. Had to shim one of the wheels to get it in line with the other and it also seems a bit out of round, thus the vibration. There is a definite "hitch" you can feel when the saw is running.
br /I spent 4-5 hours messin with this little saw and couldn't get it to function correctly. I've got quite a bit of experience with bandsaws, and a couple of really good bandsaw books, but even with all that, I couldn't get this saw to work properly.
br /In the last couple years I've had several Delta "lemons" but this one really tops the list. I only paid half the list price for it so I guess I'm not out much. I think I will put this saw in the dumpster and chalk it up to lesson's learned. Can't recommend this tool.