Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - Model 768 10" Band Saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl.
Milwaukee, WI; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

True Manufacturer:
Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl., Milwaukee, WI; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	10"
Submitted By:	Rick Barozinsky

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 768 10" Band Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1938-1939
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	5/29/2010 5:08:52 PM

Comments:

Reportedly this was a one-owner saw belonging to a man in Cape Cod. After his passing, his son sold it to me. The saw was in very good condition, including the light. The table needed a scraping with a razor blade and a light buff with steel wool. The saw was dismantled and all painted parts sandblasted, and repainted. All other parts were cleaned and buffed where appropriate. Although the tires were not completely hardened, and the bearings felt smooth, all were replaced with new.

The saw never had a serial number which as I understand it puts the vintage at 1938, or 1939. Maybe 1940.

The saw shares many parts with its bigger 14” brother, which makes this a pretty substantial saw for a 10”.

I built the base to imitate one of the cast iron “industrial" stands offered by Delta to fit larger tools. As far as I know, there never was one for this little saw, so I was stuck making one.

I’m happy with the way it turned out, and sent pictures to the previous owner’s son. He was interested to see the restoration of his dad’s saw.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front on its new stand
Source: me and my camera

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Comments: Rear
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Photo 3:

Comments: Covers off on the front
Source: me and my camera

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Comments: Shot of the rear with covers off
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Comments: "Before" rear
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Comments: "Before" front
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