Dan Ewalt
08-23-2009, 8:43 PM
I saw an add in a local trade paper for a Delta 28-350 20" Band saw the other day. I read A LOT of info on the old iron site about the machine and everyone (at least there) seems to really like the machine, so I figured I'd go take a look.
Well, from what I had been reading this machine was in real good condition. It's a 1964 and looks like it hasn't been used much. The man was asking $600 and I ended up getting the machine for $545 and one bottle (1 lb) of my honey. :)
Brought it home, cleaned the table, changed the switch and the cord for a newer mag switch and she is officially making sawdust. Cut some feet for a canning cabinet I'm making the wife.
I want to make/get a fence for it as I plan to use it to resaw, and most likely replace the guide bearings with new just to be safe. If I get real board this winter I'll get it back to the original gray.:confused:
Pics here:http://www.sogracing.com/bandsaw/index.html
I was worried about buying old iron like this but now I'm liking it. :D
Dan
Well, from what I had been reading this machine was in real good condition. It's a 1964 and looks like it hasn't been used much. The man was asking $600 and I ended up getting the machine for $545 and one bottle (1 lb) of my honey. :)
Brought it home, cleaned the table, changed the switch and the cord for a newer mag switch and she is officially making sawdust. Cut some feet for a canning cabinet I'm making the wife.
I want to make/get a fence for it as I plan to use it to resaw, and most likely replace the guide bearings with new just to be safe. If I get real board this winter I'll get it back to the original gray.:confused:
Pics here:http://www.sogracing.com/bandsaw/index.html
I was worried about buying old iron like this but now I'm liking it. :D
Dan