Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 31-105

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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:	Sander
Machine Size:	12” disc sander
Submitted By:	jim cicchini

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	31-105
Date of Manufacturer:	1954
Serial Number:	BD 953
Last Updated	7/15/2020 10:29:25 PM

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I bought this sander about ten years ago with the intent of restoring it and using it. Well, it sat disassembled in boxes for a long time. Very recently, I finally got around to restoring it. When I bought the sander, it was in rough condition but what I liked about it was the fact that it was complete and not missing any parts or factory original hardware. It came with the correct stand and dust chute w/extension. I did have to find a vintage correct motor for it. As far as the restoration goes, new bearings in the motor, and everything was taken down to bare metal/cast iron. All hardware was meticulously cleaned and all threads were chased or restored. I applied Rustoleum 2X primer to all steel and cast iron followed by a fairly liberal coat of Rustoleum “Smoke Grey” Gloss Protective Enamel. All the cast iron got one coat of paint. The steel stand got two coats with a red grit Scotch Bright pad rub in between coats. The results were actually better than I expected.

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