28-400 vs JWBS-18SFX-3
The 28-400 beside the JET JWBS-18SFX-3, row by row. Both are band saws, compared on the 7 figures published for both.
The DELTA Machinery 28-400 is DELTA Machinery's 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw, listed with a throat of 13-5/8 in. wide, a resaw capacity of 6 in. thick and 1-HP. Each figure below comes from DELTA Machinery's own pages, with a link to where it appears.
See it at DELTA MachineryWhat a band saw is for. Felder Group writes: "With a bandsaw you are able to cut solid wood, board materials and plastics of many different sizes."
As published by DELTA Machinery, read on 2026-09-28. Makers revise their tools; check DELTA Machinery's current specification and manual before you buy.
DELTA Machinery publishes DELTA Machinery's owner's manual for the 28-400 (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Read it before you buy as well as after: it is where DELTA Machinery states the 28-400 requirements in full.
DELTA Machinery's own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.
The 28-400 beside the JET JWBS-18SFX-3, row by row. Both are band saws, compared on the 7 figures published for both.
The 28-400 beside the Powermatic PM1500, row by row. Both are band saws, compared on the 11 figures published for both.
The 28-400 beside the WEN Products 3962T, row by row. Both are band saws, compared on the 7 figures published for both.
JET · band saw · throat 18 in. · resaw capacity 16 in. · horsepower 3 HP
Powermatic · band saw · resaw capacity 14” (355mm) · horsepower 3
WEN Products · band saw · throat 9-3/4 inch · resaw capacity up to six inches deep
JET · band saw · resaw capacity 13 in. (330 mm)
JET · band saw · throat 18 in. · resaw capacity 16 in.
Powermatic · band saw · resaw capacity 14” (355mm) · horsepower 3 HP
DELTA Machinery rates the 28-400 at 1-HP.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
DELTA Machinery lists the 28-400 at 120V/240V. Check the manual for the circuit DELTA Machinery requires.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
DELTA Machinery lists a resaw capacity of 6 in. thick for the 28-400.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
DELTA Machinery lists the dust port on the 28-400 as 4 in. integral dust port.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
The DELTA Machinery 28-400 weighs 164.9 lbs., by DELTA Machinery's figure.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
DELTA Machinery lists the warranty on the 28-400 as: 5 Year Warranty.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
DELTA Machinery states, for the 28-400: UL Listed.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
DELTA Machinery lists included for the 28-400 as: 4 in. integral dust port, steel stand and a 93-1/2 in. wood-cutting blade.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
DELTA Machinery publishes the 28-400 manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
Per DELTA Machinery's own pages for the 28-400: Blade: 93-1/2 in. – 1/8 in. min. width to 3/4 in. max. width.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
Per DELTA Machinery's own pages for the 28-400: 1,620 and 3,340 RPM.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
Per DELTA Machinery's own pages for the 28-400: 13-5/8 in. wide x 6 in. thick.
Source: 28-400 | 14 in. 1-HP Steel Frame Bandsaw - Delta Machinery
Per DELTA Machinery's own pages for the 28-400: Blade Speed - Low 1620 ft./min (490m/min.); Blade Speed - High 3340 ft./min (990m/min).
Per DELTA Machinery's own pages for the 28-400: 3° left - 45° right.