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

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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:	Richard McGowen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	890 "Improved"
Date of Manufacturer:	1937-39
Serial Number:	None present
Last Updated	6/28/2009 5:08:33 PM

Comments:

Yet another Delta 14". This a model 890. Exact year of production unknown. Steel wheels original to saw.

Features 3/4hp B&B RI motor that was present when I acquired saw.

Much neglected as found. Stripped to bare metal and rebuilt from there. Repainted non-original dark gray-green color with cream color for wheels.
Not fond of Machinery Gray color, no character.

New blade guard and trim from walnut scraps. Added Allen Bradley manual starter and neatly tucked-in wire runs. Replaced damaged top wheel.
Restored original Delta badge. Added period-correct welded stand and rip fence.

Add'l before photos:

http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/rcmg52/Delta%2014%20BS/

Add'l after photos:

http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/rcmg52/Delta%2014%20BS/890_Finished/

Thank you to Drew Pederson for donating the replacement top wheel to the cause.
Also thank you to Richard Resseman for making the welded stand available.

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