Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 14" Wood Cutting Bandsaw

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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"
Submitted By:	Bill Hodgson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	14" Wood Cutting Bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	1950
Serial Number:	89-6006
Last Updated	7/2/2006 5:19:33 PM

Comments:

I bought this saw from fellow OWWM member Arthur Fuege. I was already making a trip up to my sister's house to pick up the now infamous Parks planer, so freight was not an issue. I made arrangements to meet Arthur for a pickup, but his work commitments changed. I think I am the only person to have purchased a machine from Arthur and pick it up, but still not meet the man. Oh well, I did get to run his Hyster when I loaded it!

I've already got it torn down and will be giving it a total makeover. The green, institutional paint was reason enough. I will post the after pics when it is complete.

Follow-up
My second restoration, and this one seemed easier than the PM60. Of course, this one is a wee bit smaller and easier to handle. I did an electrolysis dip on everything but the pot metasl and aluminum parts. Rustoleum Dark Machine Grey was apllied to everthing that deserved it. I decided to get fancy with the 1/2 HP GE motor. I pulled it apart and gave it a once over. It has sleeve bearings and they were dry as a bone. I blew out the 50 or so years of dust and sprayed it with a coat of Dark Machine Grey and Gloss Black accents. It's not an original delta RI, but I think it looks just as cool for now. I still need to hook up the electrics and fabricate a belt guard door closure.

Photo 1:

Comments: 1950 bandsaw as delivered
Source: Me and my Sony

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Photo 2:

Comments: Good as new and ready to cut some lumber
Source: Me and my Sony

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Photo 3:

Comments: De tag! De Tag!
Source: Me and my Sony

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