Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 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:	Keith O'Boyle

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	654
Date of Manufacturer:	late 1930s
Serial Number:	n/a
Last Updated	4/21/2007 11:56:05 PM

Comments:

This is an early 6" jointer that I believe dates from the late 1930s. It was manufactured before Delta started putting serial numbers on these machines. It includes the #656 stand with dust chute but does not have the #661 aluminum belt guard which was an option. It has a 1/2 HP Brown-Brockmeyer R-I motor which looks to be around the same vintage as the jointer so it was probably the original motor. It has its original Delta light grey paint and original decals on the jointer fence and stand. I bought this because it is a relatively complete and good condition example of this early model jointer. I bought it from my local used tool store along with an incomplete 1950 model (missing some fence locking parts) of the same jointer for a total of $60.

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Comments:
Source: self taken

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Comments: nice early badge and decal
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Comments: faucet style table lock knobs compared to winged type used on later models
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