Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 892

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl.
Milwaukee, WI; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

True Manufacturer:
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:	Tom Foselli

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	892
Date of Manufacturer:	1940
Serial Number:	10-6681
Last Updated	2/25/2023 2:38:55 PM

Comments:

Machine was purchased 10-2019 in Stuart, FL in less than favorable cosmetic but solid mechanical condition (not running). Through some "snoop and poop" investigative work regarding a barely legible dealer tag I was able to discover the machine was sold by Kutsche's harware on Monroe street in Grand Rapids, Michigan who started in business 1862 and remain open to this day (103 years in same location). I did contact them for a replacement dealer decal but no luck. Machine underwent a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration from stem to stern and riser block added. Repowered with a 1hp Delta RI motor, admittedly a bit large in size for the saw but really gives it a low center of gravity. Returned to service 4-2020 where it remains set up with a Timberwolf 3423VPC (3/4" 2-3 variable tooth) blade, dedicated to resawing kiln-dried domestic hardwoods (mostly oak) in smaller sizes where it does an exemplary job. I've had days of resawing hundreds of bf 38" long x 6" tall x 2" thick red oak into 1" boards and the old 1hp RI motor is very much enough power for the task. Overall the machine is a joy to use and a staple in my small shop.

Photo 1:

Comments: Original photo from sale ad
Source: Craigslist

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Comments: Serial # shot
Source: My iPhone

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Comments: Original Dealer Tag
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Comments: Completed restoration, shot taken prior to badge reinstall
Source: My iPhone

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Comments: More shots of finished saw
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Comments: More shots of finished saw
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