Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 37-290 Deluxe Jointer

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	4"
Submitted By:	John Collins

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	37-290 Deluxe Jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	1964
Serial Number:	DF2972
Last Updated	7/12/2012 7:31:45 PM

Comments:

Having used Craig's List for an appliance sale back in 2009, I cruised the antiques and tools one day in 2011 and spotted the vintage Delta 4" jointer located in a nearby town. Went to see it and it was perfect for my second purchase of a vintage machine tool. The owner had used it for over 20 years, having himself obtained it in Milwaukee through the public school system surplus disposal.

Little by little I have learned about Delta and other machines and this one in particular and todate I have added the correct tension spring for the cutter guard, the correct or a correct switch rod for the motor and the belt/pulley cover. It has been fun searching for, learning about and installing each piece.

Although I have been using this machine off and on, this coming winter it will see a lot of use, along with the bigger, more powerful, Walker-Turner 6" jointer.

Photo 1:

Comments: 37-290 after a little clean up and painting. New bearings in the motor after clean up and painting, and alignment of knives in a cleaned cutter head. This shot is before the spring, switch rod (correct) and belt/pulley cover were added.
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Photo 2:

Comments: Backside image of the 37-290
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Photo 3:

Comments: Side View. I have found the correct tension spring for the cutter guard assembly and will correct the switchrod clip if I don't enjoy this configuration more. I am not a museum but a woodworker hobbyist.
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Photo 4:

Comments: Shot shows the switch rod and my junk on the floor. Swell.
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Comments: Belt/Pulley cover in place
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Photo 6:

Comments: Better picture of table with tension spring and switch rod showing plus back side of the pulley/belt guard.
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