Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - Long bed Jointer 37-315

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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:	Jointer
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	Sam Rhodes

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Long bed Jointer 37-315
Date of Manufacturer:	1975
Serial Number:	1631983 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	12/16/2024 1:07:11 PM

Comments:

I purchased this Rockwell Longbed jointer in an online auction in Nov 2023, from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control plant, in Grand Prairie,Texas. As you can see on the badge photo there is an inventory plate from LTV (Ling-Temco-Vought). In 1992 LTV spun off their Missles and Fire Control division to Lockheed and Martin Marietta Corps, who eventually merged together. I really wanted this Jointer and bid up on it to $ 900, having to forego a really complete Unisaw that my bid competitor wanted more than he wanted "my" jointer. It has been in storage indoors for a long time. I did a complete disassembly and restoration. The base cabinet is plain ass ugly. I ground down and sanded the edges of the discharge chute. I made a metal cap for the top of the base and its exposed seams. I also made a metal base for the combo rollers/ rubber feet. Added a VFD for the 1 hp 3 phase motor. Replaced bearings in the motor and cutter. It sold for $ 773 in 1974. I have about $ 1200 in it now. It came with an extra set of brand new blades and cuts real nice curls.

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Comments: Rockwell Longbed 8" jointer as it sits in Grand Prairie warehouse
Source: Renee bates auction website

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Comments: Jointer badge with LTV inventory plate
Source: My Google Pixel 6a Camera

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Comments: Backside photo in warehouse
Source: Rene Bates auction photo

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Comments: Completely restored and upgraded
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Comments: I made a metal cap for the stand and a base.
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Comments: The beds cleaned up real nice.
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