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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: Jointer
Machine Size: 8 inch
Submitted By: Russell Barnes
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 37-301A pot belly jointer
Date of Manufacturer: 1955
Serial Number: 114-4555
Last Updated 4/26/2024 12:59:42 AM

Comments:
8" Delta Rockwell "pot belly" jointer that was cleaned down to original gray paint, then clear coated to preseve. Type with 3 knives in cutterhead. Original 1 hp, single phase, Delta Repulsion Induction motor that has been rebuilt, windings re-varnished with clear to preseve original look, new old stock USA bearings. Custom oak rolling stand, with vintage iron Hamilton Caster & MFG Company dual caster wheels, created as part of restoration.

Previous owner relayed that this jointer was sold when new,by Jno Mueller machinery to KFJZ TV, channel 11 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Station later rebranded as KTVT and 2702 painted on stand and jointer was KTVT asset number. Purchased by building maintenece man, John Perry in 1980s.

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Comments: jointer on rolling oak stand
Source: RL Barnes
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Comments: jointer showing red Delta switch tag
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Comments: jointer serial number
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Comments: switch tag and asset number
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