Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - Model 654

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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:	6"
Submitted By:	Harold Kobbervig

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 654
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1935
Serial Number:
Last Updated	1/15/2007 2:57:29 PM

Comments:

I purchased this machine (used) years ago from a salesman at Voell Machinery in Waukesha, WI and have used it as needed ever since. I recently purchased the pictured base from the same salesman.

I noticed the model and patent decals when removing the masking tape I applied to prepare it for painting to match the new base. This inspired me to check into its history. It appears that this is one of the oldest complete and operating 654's around. Now I feel that it is too bad I don't have the original base and switch for it.

I read on one of the files on this website that Delta stopped using decals about 1937. The last patent date on the decal is 1935 (Canadian).

Photo 1:

Comments: This is a picture of my "daily driver" on a recently acquired modern stand.
Source: My Kodak digital camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: Closeup view of model decal
Source: My Kodak digital camera

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Photo 3:

Comments: View of patent decal on backside of fence
Source: My Kodak digital camera

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