This Delta No. 318 8in. Circular Saw "Tilty" & 4" joiner combo is another gem from grandpa. I've not run across modern day photo's of this but I've only recently began to look. I found the catalog where this appears.

Delta Quality Tools Catalogue G - Oct. 1 1930  - thanks to vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=3205

 

The 4" Craftsman joiner almost looks like the Delta. Maybe a Craftsman guard was used to replace the original? More research is needed here.

This is another well kept item and runs pretty well although it could use a little more torque so the deeper cuts don't stall. I'm sure I'll wish I had as much power when I'm as old as it is.

Instructions for Delta 8in circular saw.pdf

Wow Glenn...another pristine piece of history. I'm pretty sure @Larry Buskirk and @John Moody both have "tiltys" like or very similar to yours. I think John also has the joiner attachment on the original stand.

Both should be able to assist with your questions and or provide suggestions. I've seen a couple listed on CL over the past few years in the Indy area, but nothing near as nice as yours. Appears the only upgrade has been the link belt, blade and maybe the motor? I can't say I've ever seen one with the motor cover though.

 

Glad you're here and posting these treasures. "Spices up" the place. Looking forward to see where you go with this one.

Glenn,

Very nice first edition stand alone "Tilty" 8" table saw.

The jointer looks to be Delta as well. Could you provide a front view photo? (from the stand side)

I've got the 1160 10" "Tilty" along with the 654 6" jointer.

Very nice find. I have the Delta Tilt top saw and joiner on one stand. I think mine is newer than yours. Mine is a ‘40’s model. 

 

Thanks for sharing and preserving. 

 

Here’s the post on my Tilty

That is a great inheritence. I am sure it will bring back memories of your gandpa everytime you use it.

 

I have a couple of the later model 8" inch Deltas and a 10" tilty in my rat hole. Really need to get at them

UPDATE: Tilty has a new MUCH younger brother. Here is one of Delta's newest next to one of the oldest. I thought it was about time for an upgrade.

Sweet! Just an observation, I don't see a jointer attached to the new kid on the block. Of course it's not official until we see some sawdust on it.

10 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Sweet! Just an observation, I don't see a jointer attached to the new kid on the block. Of course it's not official until we see some sawdust on it.

A jointer combination is not in the plans but I’m thinking about moving my router table to the wing.

Is anyone interested in purchasing the 8" Tilty saw/ 4"jointer pictured in the post? I'm running out of room in my garage and could really use the space.

Where are you located Glenn?

1 hour ago, John Morris said:

Where are you located Glenn?

Most helpful to know a location, so sorry.

Crofton, MD

13 minutes ago, Glenn Halfpap said:

Most helpful to know a location, so sorry.

Crofton, MD

Hey no problem Glenn! Hope someone can unload it from your collection for ya!

"Unload" is such a harsh term, moving it on to its next caretaker is what I'm hoping for! 😁 I'd like to think this is one of the best unrestored examples you're likely to ever see.

8 minutes ago, Glenn Halfpap said:

"Unload" is such a harsh term,

Such as it is, bad choice of words for sure Glenn, I know a few folks here who'd love that, we have some Delta collectors here, I'd love it myself but we are getting ready to move, accumulation is off our list right now 😉