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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: Jay Hollingsworth
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Delta 14" Band Saw
Date of Manufacturer: 1946
Serial Number: 43-4882
Last Updated 5/8/2009 4:25:57 PM

Comments:
Band saw purchased in New Hampshire October 2006. To my surprise, this saw was born the same year as my dad!

Complete restoration with replacement of the following:
upper blade guide holder, table leveling pin, wheel side lower shaft nut, blade guard, lower shaft pully (Browning)

All bearings replaced (Accurate Bearing): lower wheel (Hoover 87504), upper wheel (New Departure 87502) guide/thrust bearings (Nachi 5200 NSE)

Addition of manual switch: Cutler Hammer (9115H36C)
Replacement of motor: 1 hp Leland Faraday
Mobile base size requirement: 14" x 22"

Further info here: http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=33242

Photo 1:

Comments: 2006 photo - before restoration
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Comments: 2008 photo - after restoration
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Comments: Machine Tags
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