Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 31-506 Belt Sander

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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:	6x48
Submitted By:	Tony Giordano

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	31-506 Belt Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	1945 or 1946
Serial Number:	42-4726
Last Updated	2/9/2022 9:54:59 AM

Comments:

Picked this up from a fellow OWWM'r in January 2018. Although it looked pretty frail with a broken table and typical broken mount hole I knew it had a future. All the main parts were there including the top cover even though it had a good sized gash in it which again is typical. It came supplied with a gargantuan 1HP GE Triclad motor and house flip switch to power it up.

I began the complete restoration soon after receiving it which continued on and off throughout the year. During this time I also tracked down numerous parts including a CI base, Breuer Tornado and all fence parts including a backstop. After stripping and primer it was painted with Rustoleum Dark Machine Gray. Thanks to many OWWM'rs for parts and knowledge this machine turned out awesome; I use it daily.

First image below shows correct gray paint color of machine, unlike the following restored images that appears silver.

Photo 1:

Comments: Completed restoration
Source: Me

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Comments: Before and after 1
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Comments: Before and after 2
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Comments: GE Triclad 1hp motor before cleanup
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Comments: Serial Tag
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