Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - American Scroll Saw (Early Version)

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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:	Jig or Scroll Saw
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	David Sampar

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	American Scroll Saw (Early Version)
Date of Manufacturer:	Mid 1920s
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Last Updated	11/13/2005 6:13:50 PM

Comments:

Here is another version of Delta Specialty Company's American Scroll Saw. I picked this item up on Ebay. The paint is original, but I had to clean up the surface rust on the frame, hold down and slider bars. I believe this version to be from the mid 1920s. While all the component parts were similar to the later versions, there are distinct differences:
1. The worktable is a round single casting while the later versions were a two piece assembly consisting of a square metal top surface riveted to a cast mounting bracket.
2. The cast base is flat with sharp corners and mounting holes in each corner. The later versions had a contoured base with rounded corners and mounting slots on the narrow ends. This later base style was necessary so the saw could be mounted on the Handi-Shop base or the #63 motorized base.
3. There is no bronze bearing on the clank end. In later versions, there was a crank block of bronze that rode in the slide slot. At the higher RPMs of the motor driven versions, this would be necessary for a smoother and easier action.
4. The drive wheel is spoked while later versions were solid with cut out holes.

It would seem that this one simple machine generated at least three major variations. The "original" as seen here, the "improved" as depicted in Joe Potter's (JB Lenzi) and Mike Floyd's submissions, and the "Supersized" with a 12" frame and larger work table (or special tilting table) as seen in Ronald Reynolds' submission. I think Herb Tautz might have taught McDonald's a thing or two in product marketing.

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Comments: American Scrool Saw - Early Version
Source: David Sampar

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Comments: American Scrool Saw - Early Version
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Comments: American Scrool Saw - Early Version
Source: David Sampar

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