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Ok, here's the last machine from my Monday "I'm just going to look" haul. So when the Craig's List poster told me he had machines in the garage loft I just had to look. So up into the loft we go, and what do I spot? This machine first appeared in the 1933 Delta general line catalog. It was the table saw that became the Homecraft 34-160 after WWII. There's probably a ton of them out there, but I've been after an early one for a long time. Why an early one? Here's why! Only the early machines had "DELTA" cast into the side of the machine. Later versions wore a badge. This one even has the optional table extension, and most of a blade guard. This one's missing a few parts, some of which I'm sure are in my parts stash. If I remember correctly I've got both the dado, and moulding inserts to fit this machine. It's also missing the fence, and rails just like the 20-200.
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Thinking New Table Saw Time
honesttjohn posted a topic in Machinery, Tools, Research, Reviews and Safety
My old Craftsman (13 model) keeps giving me fits. Pulleys won't stay lined up and that leads to a lot of vibration and heat. Looking at a new replacement table saw. I don't need anything fancy so a low end entry level small shop one should work ($1200 +/-). I also have to get it down to the basement and the doorway is 29 inches wide. Been considering the Laguna F1, but there seems to be a quality and alignment with them. The Grizz 962 looks promising, but the fence isn't the greatest ----- but I have a Vega fence on the Craftsman if it'll fit. Also looked at the Delta from Lowes, but there seems to be a motor problem with them. Jet is a maybe, too. There seems to be some type of problem with all of them. Any opinions on where to spend my money? -
Delta Tenoning Jig Handle
Ron Dudelston posted a topic in Machinery, Tools, Research, Reviews and Safety
Ok super sleuths, I need a part for my ancient Delta 34-183 tenoning jig. The tri ball handle that drives the clamp assembly has striped out at the set screw and it won’t stay tight. This happened a couple of years ago and I red riled and tapped the hole on the other side. The shaft hole is probably supposed to be 3/8” but is now .400. I’ve tried McMaster Carr to no avail. Any ideas before I spring for a new one? -
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I have an old Delta 40-560 scroll saw. The air diaphragm, or bellows, that generates the air flow to keep the cut line free of dust is shot. I can't find a replacement for this part anywhere. I emailed Delta, but they don't have a replacement. They recommended I check with another company that specializes in obsolete and discontinued parts, but I struck out there. So here is my question. You know the flex seal product, where the pitch man sticks a patch on a leaking 5 gal bucket of water, or cuts a boat in half and then fixes it with the tape version of this product? Would that fix the bellows on my scroll saw? I'm thinking of a quick dip in a can of this stuff, or maybe painting a layer on the bellows with an acid brush. I use a scroll saw so seldom that a purchase of a new one, or even a used one, just doesn't make sense. Everything else works fine. I can use it this way if necessary, but after a while I get dizzy from trying to blow a steady stream of air so that I can see where I am cutting. Any suggestions?
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Hi I signed up here, because I saw this thread: Delta 4 Step Pulley Size/Speed/Cat.No. Charts, so it seemed like there were some folks knowledgeable here on the 1940's Delta 880's. Great forum! Looking at a 1940's 880 wood/metal bandsaw with riser block, details below. A few questions for those knowledgable with these: 1. Would you buy this modified version as a 'can only have one' bandsaw for both metal and wood? 2. On this vintage of an 880, do the riser blocks tend to make the saw more twisty/flexy, as described with more modern editions? Would be nice to be able to resaw, but don't have any projects calling for it today. 3. Any creative options for restoring the metal cutting function, which might allow me to keep the faster motor (that seems like an expensive replacement item)? It seems most bandsaws for wood run around 3000 SFPM, and original motor has this one running at 2200 SFPM, so I'm not clear if that's an issue? I hear they later went to a 6" pulley on the saw (versus the 8" it has), and maybe that is an option, provided belts are available and the OEM 4-sheave pulleys can be used. 4. If you are good at it, how quickly can blades be changed on this saw? Thanks for the guidance! Background: I'm looking to buy a bandsaw that can be used both for metal and wood, and ran across a Delta 880 wood/metal bandsaw with a riser block that has been restored (repainted, new tires | trunnions | metal blade guards, newer 15A/120V Marathon Electric motor) for $350. However, the catch is that it has been modified with a new 3450 RPM 15A/125v Motor, which raises the SFPM on wood cutting to around 3200 RPM from the stock 2200 RPM. During the process, the middle 4-sheave pulley was removed and replaced with a single-sheave pulley around 2". The motor pulley also was replaced with a 2" single-sheave pulley. When engaged, the gearbox appears to run without any unhealthy noises. It's a 2 hour drive from me to pick it up.
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Delta 4 Step Pulley Size/Speed/Cat.No. Charts
Larry Buskirk posted a topic in Old Machinery Operating and Restoration Tips
I've found the information in these catalog snips very useful over the years redoing my old machines. But every time I've needed them I've had to look to find them, so I'm putting them here so I can find them easier. Hopefully you will find them useful yourself. Around 1972 Delta changed the catalog numbers. Instead of ordering a pulley and having to specify the bore size you ordered by a specific catalog number. These and other 5 digit catalog numbers were then again changed around 1983. The new numbers were 12 digit. The below links will take you to the 5 digit to 12 digit conversion tables. Part one. http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=1087 Part two. http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=1088 The 718, and 720 pullies were used on quite a few Delta machines over the years. They are commonly found on the 4 speed scroll saws, wood/metal bandsaw, and a few others. The 932 was commonly used on the Delta 9", 10", 11", and 12" wood lathes. This is the pulley that matches the lathe headstock pulley. The 985 is more commonly referred to as the DP 260 pulley. It is the matching motor pulley used on the smaller Delta 4 speed Drill Press's. It is used on both the standard, and Slo-Speed Drill Press's
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The following images can help in determining the age of your Delta machines by the badge it wears, providing the part with the badge is original to the machine. Delta also exported their machines under the Tauco name, I've seen photos of the 1936 through 1941 style badges with the Tauco name in place of the Delta name. I'll post those photos if I can find them. 1936 1937 1938 1939-1941 1941-1952 1953-1966 1966-1973
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Hello. I have an older Delta 34-740 I was building a chicken brooder box and the motor quit. The blade spins free but I don't know what to you or how to get a replacement motor. I'm in East TN. Thanks! Shona
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Was just taking a quick look on eBay! this morning and spotted this. I just couldn't stop myself from pushing that "Buy It Now" button.
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I just saw this Delta Unisaw listed on Facebook Marketplace. It looks identical to mine and mine is a 1947 build. Great saw and the seller is asking $350. It is currently wired for 110 but that is easy to fix and you would want to upgrade the fence. For $500 you could have a heck of a saw. Located in Ft. Wayne Indiana. I love the art deco of the switch plate.
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well, been wanting to replace an older saw (left tilt) i got rid of when xfering to home shop, found i enjoyed using one on occassion, well one popped up on offer up, was in sorta dismal shape, left outside, ect. so after a week or so of dickering, and working it hard, i managed to make a deal today and brought home the saw. i will need to find an cast iron extention top, and a new mag switch, saw is a unisaw. left tilt 230v 3 hp, unit single phase, plan is to have both saws in same line right tilt on left with table space between and left tilt way out on right, to save footprint space in shop. just need to find some parts, clean it up some, some lube and lotsa woodworker love and kind words, , i'll have to dig deep for those. heres some pics of the albatross which will take up some more of my precious time. happy hump day to those that subscribe Rj in Az
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Delta V-Belt Size Chart
Larry Buskirk posted a topic in Old Machinery Operating and Restoration Tips
Size chart for Delta numbered v-belts.
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can anyone assist on where i might get a new or used main spindle 1330219 for a delta dl40 lathe richard
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I'm looking for advice and suggestions about how and where to sell. Do I refurbish, all or partial? What about shipping away from my location? How to price? I have my father's woodshop equipment bought in 1948 (have original invoices). Includes table saw, scroll saw, band saw, shaper, wood lathe, grinder, drill press, and belt sander, located in Washington State.
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After 235 miles round trip, gas, tolls, time, and one fried shrimp lunch along the coastal highway, I own an older Delta contractors saw. K88-xx serial number is 1988? The 120V motor had power and noise issues but it fully disassembled, it wasn't bearings nor bushings. It was the drive belt. Plus ribbons of HDPE wedged within the motor. Someone was cutting cutting boards As much as the motor guy motor-mouthed the motor, fully-assembled, noise was not banshee-unbearable. No one complained about my front porch resaw clinic. I ripped until I could not find my flip rule. Took a break, drank water, realized I'd been running the Delta four hours. Ripped another 30 minutes. Near'filled a bucket with sawdust. Did not have compressed air like Steve Newman, but with the mini-vac reversed, a blew everything out, eased the 110 pound saw back into the living room, and my new friend doubles as an off-entrance table. Quietly awaiting more fun. At max height, it is a slow push resawing heartwood. Started with full thickness machine-oil impregnated heartpine. With care got nice slats with no blade marks. Thinner stock, easier push. This wood, I'm unsure what I'll do with it; be more careful in what I buy I've more but it'll be venting cutting oils for my lifetime. Maybe decking for sturdy basement platform step. Noticed early that the thin blade cuts easier than the thick blade. With care, I got slats of heartpine as thin as the thin blade. Shut off the saw and adjusted the fence to 16th" before every resaw cut. Maximizing the good piece - a 3x4x22 remainder from a 4x8x22 joist, still not enough for a 60" headboard. Maybe a panel nonetheless? A shutter panel to set in a window frame when more darkness is wanted. Wall hanger by all other times. Left nothing to chance - even cleaned the flip rule. An old drawer front of fine-grained, white, buttery wood? Buttery wood, butter-smooth cut. Very rewarding - opening up a single 1x3 - 55" piece of c.1910 flooring dumpster-rescued a few miles west, outside a refurbishment. Ya cut it open, the wood is as fresh as the day those carpenters laid the floor, scraped it smooth, before floor finishers did their thing. Before my next session, this Lufkin will get more respectful cleaning.
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Farm Fresh Pick-Delta Strip Sander
Grandpadave52 posted a topic in Machinery, Tools, Research, Reviews and Safety
Saw this posted on CL a few days back. Hum-ha'ed around for a few days before calling the guy since the price was fair and it was only about 8 miles up the road. We spoke previously on some other items he had listed but it was pre & post back surgery. He's slowly thinning his herd of lesser used items. A really nice guy and EXTREMELY talented woodworker. Learned we had lots in common. We had a nice visit. Anyways, new to me...older model but in good condition; cost less than the H-F 1x30" version I bought a few years back. Wanted one I could dedicate to metal (ferrous). I get nervous switching back & forth even after blowing wood dust out. It's something I'm comfortable operating since I can sit if need be. Thanks for looking.
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My wife and I watched our Grandson, Teddy, for a week, while his parents moved into their first house on Long Island. While here, he did the usual things for a 5 year old, play dates, swimming in the local creek/pool, helped with yard work, and helped me start a dovetailed, sliding lidded box, that is to be used to store loose parts for my Delta shaper. We didn't quite get around to painting it but I'll show him the results when finished. All-in-all, he had a great time!!!!
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Eyeing this jointer for sale, auction actually, and I can't tell if it's 6 or 8"; I want to say 8. Also, is it worth buying?...only 3/4 HP motor.
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I found this on Craigs List, and I was curious what it's used for? I don't even know if it's metal or woodworking related. Thanks for any information.
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Welp first turn of the new year. 2021. As well as the first turn on the brand new delta lathe. It took me a few minutes to figure out that forward is backwards and reverse is forwards basically. Either way I love the lathe so thanks to who ever suggested buying that one it was well worth the 600 some odd dollars I spent on it. It is extremely quiet and I'm honestly over all happy and impressed with it. Beats the harbor freight lathe by 1000 fold. I also got my new cole jaws for the larger bowls as well but I wanted to do a small little myrtle wood bowl for myself to throw my keys in when they are not in my pocket so it works. But roughly done.
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A few days ago I stopped in our local junkyard to see whats new... I seen a Delta scroll saw in the trash... I seen that the head was missing. I never seen one this big in the junkyard before. I said to myself Wow. To bad the heads missing... Then I walked up to the tin pile and there was another guy unloading another saw just like the one below. The skid steer was pushing everything back to make more room. After the skid steer was finished I Looked what was left of the saw. I could not believe that It had what looked like a good head on it. Everything else got smashed up. so I walked back down to the lower pile and the skid steer was pushing everything back again to make room. I thought I was to late to save anything. When he was done this is what I found...
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Anyone know if the jaws from the Nova line will fit the Delta version?
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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!
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