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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:	Don Kumpf

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	889 Bandsaw wood/metal
Date of Manufacturer:	1946
Serial Number:	40-6844
Last Updated	4/19/2009 9:53:18 PM

Comments:

This machine was originally sold by Rudolf Bass in New York and was found 59 years later at a barn sale in Atlanta, Ga. for $60.00. It came with a 1.5 horse Dayton motor. It required a complete strip down and rebuild, all new bearings. So, now it is a $300 bandsaw. The transmission is in excellent shape; however, it is currently set up for wood only. I have not been able to find the appropriate step pulley for the motor.

The 8 inch pulley and the key slot on the shaft was were messed up. I was able to replace the pulley with a double sheave cast iron pulley from Grizzly that rides better on the good part of the shaft. Can anyone advise if the newer 8 inch pulley with the disconnect will work on this machine?

It runs very smoothly and is a pleasure to use.

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Comments: Side view with the old Delta Milwaukee badge
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Comments: cast iron pulley
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Comments: You don't see the brass on the new ones and the castings are so clean
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Comments: mis-match wheels
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Comments: quater inch out.
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