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During these current events with the Covid19 virus, and it's side effects I'm reminded of what I heard/read about The Great Depression. So that got me to thinking that this was also Delta's early years when they had to compete for buyers scarce spending dollars. Most of my machines are from this period in both our country's, and Delta's History. Being that most of my machines are now approaching 90 years old, and not being a purist I have where needed used parts from later model machines to replace hard to, if not impossible to find parts. I do so in a manner that can be reversed if original parts ever do find their way my way. The purists call me a Resto-Modder. I also can't/won't/don't even try to compete with the true collectors that pay top dollar. One of Delta's selling points involved the way their machines could be assembled into combo units that could be powered by a single motor, or if you lacked electric power by an engine. I've looked years for a couple sets of the metal bench legs that Delta offered. But the one's I do see are way out of my price range. I do however have a set of legs from a Delta scroll saw stand, so I might just see if I can't make a pair. My intention is to build two of the benches for a pair of combinations. The first will be a bench similar to below that will support 3 of my Resto-Modded machines. The second will support an 8" TS 4" jointer and an 11" lathe. So now if only the weather would cooperate!
