Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 890

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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 inch
Submitted By:	William Richardson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	890
Date of Manufacturer:	1950
Serial Number:	84-2313
Last Updated	1/29/2023 12:41:48 PM

Comments:

This machine is not for sale or trade. I saw this saw for sale at an estate sale firms website. They were advertising the sale and I ignored it for the first day, on the second day, a day typically for 1/2 off price deals and bargains I finally took a look at the sales photos. I spotted the saw and thought that there was no way that it was still available. I was wrong, I visited the sale and there it was in the cellar of the home, people bustling all around it, stuff was leaning up against the saw as some previous bargain hunter had placed this and that against it. It being semi-hidden and ignored worked to my advantage. The saw, IIRC, was marked at $150.00 and seeing as how it was a 1/2 price sale day, I jumped at the deal of $75.00. The saw is a frequent user in my shop away from home. The base provides plenty of stability and grounding. I'm using the motor and electrics that came with it, they are a bit dated but so far so good with no issues. The saw came with the #882 light, and some extra articulated arm parts, the sheet metal work in back and all I've done to it is add on a Delta miter gauge from my own stash. By now tho' it does (as of Dec '22 it has a new blade ;-] ) need a new blade. As of Oct or Nov of '22 I obtained the correct replacement knobs for the odd ball that was on the saw when I got it....thanks to the OWWM. org "BOYD" classifieds page. The saw is a pleasure to use.

For more information and discussion, cut-n-paste this link into your browser: https://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=224839

Check out this link for the 1946 owner's manual for the saw: http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/20025.pdf

Blade length is 93 1/2".

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Comments: Model #890 BS, 1950 Vintage, Serial #84-2313
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Comments: Model #890 BS, 1950 Vintage, note #882 lamp
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Comments: Model #890 BS, 1950 Vintage, note shop made pulley cover
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Comments: Model #890 BS, 1950 Vintage, note deck stabilizer pin.
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Comments: Model #890 BS, 1950 Vintage, note original electric cord, undamaged.
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Comments: Model #890 BS, 1950 Vintage, bottom wheel.
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