Old Delta Tools, Need info..

[Dennis McGarry]

Ok can anyone help identify these old delta tools? I have a line on gettign them, but dont know what he is going to ask for them yet, and dont know what i should offer. They are all old delta, a lathe, tablesaw and jointer..

[Carroll Courtney]

Dennis,the dust cover by itself sells for 100.00 on bay and that switch plate and box is around 60.00 by itself.Bullet motor if its single phase is 150 plus depending on hp.Since it looks to be in good shapeI would say around 500.00.The lathe maybe 200.00 plus and the jointer is 150 or less.If you really want alot of info on thoses tools other than the value then go to owwm.org Package deal is usually cheaper than itemizeing each piece.----Carroll

[David DeCristoforo]

The lathe and jointer, no more than a couple hundred each. The uni, I would go as high as eight hundred if it is in good running condition. All three machines are late forties to mid fifties vintage. The tools made by Delta during that period were top quality. The only thing is you will want to replace that "jet lock" rip fence. That is the "weak link" in old unis.

[Dennis McGarry]

Thanks, Thinkg I have to scrap together some cash, he wants 550 for the uni, 400 for the lathe, (to much I gather) and 75.00 for the jointer..

Dennis

[David DeCristoforo]

$550 for the Uni is a great deal, again assuming that it is in good working condition (it looks very clean). Four bills for that lathe is way too much, double the most I would consider paying for it. I paid four hundred for one of these:
http://owwm.com/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=7700
but it didn't have as nice a paint job. Seventy five for the jointer is a steal. Offer him seven fifty for the lot. If he says no, pass on the lathe and get the saw and jointer.

[Carroll Courtney]

I agree w/David.I itemized afew things to let you know what the parts are worth on the open market to buyers looking to restore their machine.The on/off switch I paid 37.00 for a HD replica.If the saw runs smooth and quiet,which means the bearings are good then 550.00 is in the ballpark.Other items "forget".Heres a pic of my saw 1950 that I restored--Carroll
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=120498&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1244831763 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=120498&d=1244831763)http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=120499&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1244831763 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=120499&d=1244831763)

[Brad Patch]

The Unisaw is the jewel of the trio. The Cast Iron legs under the lathe are worth more than the lathe itself. The Jointer looks to be a 4 inch and while top quality, it is generally thought to be to small for any serious woodworking.

For $550 I would jump on the Unisaw

[Dennis McGarry]

Thanks guys, Anyone want to buy 8 beautiful pens from me??? make a heck of a deal on them...

Sadly I am going to have to pass on it, to close to holidays to spare that much, as good as a deal as it is...