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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:	Bill Nowicky

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	28-207 Delta Milwaukee
Date of Manufacturer:	December, 1944
Serial Number:
Last Updated	4/18/2005 7:06:04 PM

Comments:

I acquired this saw On July, 2001 via EBay from seller ibuytools. While I paid a bit over a bottom feeder price ($300.00), the seller was within an hours drive (No Shipping costs!) and the machine came with virtually all of its original parts. The paint was a little rough so I ended up doing a complete teardown, stripping all metal parts down to the bare metal and repainting. I replaced all of the bearings, the drive v-belt, and both tires, added cool blocks, and rewired the electricals to replace a bad power switch. The addition of a quick crank for blade tensioning and a "WoodSlicer" resaw blade (from Highland Hardware), a replacement tensioning spring from Iturra Design (Great Catalog!), and finishing up with a tune-up ala Mark Duginske's The Bandsaw Handbook. (a must have for newbie bandsaw owner).

While it only has a 1/2 hp Westinghouse motor, it does a reasonable job resawing red oak up to the 6 in maximum thanks to the Woodslicer resaw blade. In addition, this saws run at a slower blade speed compared to Delta's current models, which helps overcome the relatively low horsepower rating. Overall, this ended up being a solid performer that I hope will be ready for another 50 years of service.

The serial number is 33-6247; according to Delta this is a born on date of December, 1944. According to the OWWM dating page this saw was built in 1945. I'd say that is close enuf for government work!

Photo 1:

Comments: As purchased with new home made stand
Source: My (Nikon Coolpix 650) digital camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: After an application of elbow grease and paint
Source: My digital camera

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Source: My digital camera

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