Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 890

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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:	Mike Raehl

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	890
Date of Manufacturer:	July, 1934
Serial Number:	NA
Last Updated	12/10/2008 1:03:54 AM

Comments:

My wife's uncle was a pattern maker, woodworker and life-long avid tool collector. When he died in his 90's some years ago, his son asked me if I would like to have one of his two band saws. Of course I said yes and chose the Delta 14" based on it's reputation but not sure just what I was getting. The saw came with the original operating instructions and purchase order receipt so I know that it was delivered to Uncle's home on July 9, 1934. It is a Delta Model 890 with the riser block attachment and the 1/2hp Delta Model 820 electric motor. The base is not Delta but it is a nice solid cast iron unit with a unique motor mount that permits lifting the motor off the belt when the saw is not in use, sort of like releasing the blade tension. The saw also came with a number of 105" blades including four NOS in their original boxes. At some time a newer fence was added and the pressed steel wheels were re-tred with red urethane tires. The saw runs beautifully and needs no restoration. I did add a tooth brush to keep the lower wheel tire clean. It appears that, at home, Uncle was more of a tool collector than a woodworker since this saw shows very little usage. Enjoy the pictures. I've sent copies of the instructions to the OWWM historian for addition to the data base.

Now I need to find a new home for my 1922 J D Wallace band saw.

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Comments: 1934 Delta Model 890
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Comments: 1934 Delta Model 820 1/2 hp motor
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Comments: Drive belt setup
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Comments: Decal on upper wheel cover
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Comments: Motor Badge
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Comments: Access Door on CI Stand
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