Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 28-207

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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 Nerland

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	28-207
Date of Manufacturer:	1947
Serial Number:	56-2237
Last Updated	10/1/2009 10:05:41 AM

Comments:

This saw belonged to my dad who had been a cabinetmaker for years. In 1966 he changed careers and became a farmer (Iowa). The saw ended up being stored in a chicken house along with all of his other woodworking tools. When he retired from farming in the late 70s , he set up shop in his garage. This is where the saw has been since then. My dad passed away in 1994 and my mother passed away in April 2009, and I acquired the saw in July.

I had it broken down into pieces and had started on the restoration before I found the OWWM website. So, unfortunately there are no “before” pictures. I’m unsure if the motor (1/2 HP) is original, but it was made by Wagner Electric Corp., who I believe made motors for Delta at some point in time. Paint was computer matched from a non-rusty section inside one of the covers. The power switch and wiring were replaced as they were deteriorated beyond being safe. The tires were in fairly good shape, but I will be changing these out in the near future. This was my first restoration and a very fun project. I am looking forward to finding another machine to restore; hopefully a Unisaw, if there are any left out there.

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Comments: Front view
Source: Myself

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Comments: Back view
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Comments: Motor
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Comments: Under Table
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