Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - Model 28-307 Metal-Wood Cutting Bandsaw

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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:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	14"
Submitted By:	Bob Conley

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 28-307 Metal-Wood Cutting Bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	1951
Serial Number:
Last Updated	7/2/2006 8:58:32 AM

Comments:

I spotted this band saw behind a machine shop on the way to work from the train. Poor shape, missing parts and 3 phase to boot. The wheel guards are in the dirt. My first thought was parts until I found it had a working gear box. When I opened the gear box I found a cracked spur gear that had been weld repaired and recracked. I lucked out and found a replacement localy. I say lucked out because I had already been sucked in on the rebuild. Rule #1: take machine completely apart before sinking more loot in it. The upper wheel and axle were from one of the Rockway twins. The upper wheel guard was part of a swap with a neighbor. Wrong Delta badge but what heck, its beter than the weld repaired guard which didn't have a tag. The motor 1/2 hp 1 ph 8-1/2" frame motor I salvaged from an old Delta 8" TS 4" jointer combo that was beyond all hope of repair. The BS has been sand blasted, painted and completely rebuilt.

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Comments: As found behind the shop - Its worse than it looks
Source: Bob's camera

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Comments: Front view
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Comments: Rear view
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