Gloat...60 year old Delta tools

[Rob Bourgeois]

I had a tip from the SMC classifieds on some old Delata tools on sale 2 hours from me. I went down and it was a model 1460 lathe, a model 645(?) jointer, and a unknown model stand sander. They were all stored in a barn for the last 60 years, so everything is rust colored for the most part...recoverable I think. The serial numbersindicate a 1944 construction, all were supposedly purchased together.

The lathe is in good shap and runs without much vibration could use a new belt. THe tool rest is missing, the locking mechanism for the tail stock is missing and the guard over the top pulleys is missing too. All of which should be easily bought or fabricated. It has a cast iron stand with

The jointer(the ad said shaper) is a 6 inch with 30 inch bed. No apparent missing parts guards all presnt. It could us a good set of blades. IT looks to be a model 654. it also has a cast iron stand.

The sander is a stand sander with a I think a 6 inch belt. The only part that is missing is the guard around the sanding belt. I have the pieces of the guard so hopefully I can get a replacement made if I can purchase it. It has a cast iron stand...This one I might be willing to sell since I have a sander.

Heres the gloat part...I paid $180 and promised a pen or bowl from the lathe. The guy I got it from bought it sight unseen and was told they were in working condition. He just wanted them gone so as not to remind him of his mistake.

Please excuse the lack of pictures... its raining this morning and it was dark last night.

[Tyler Howell]

I Please excuse the lack of pictures... its raining this morning and it was dark last night.Can't take that excuse, but I will accept your IOU:D :p . Great story and Gloat!!

[John Weber]

Rob,

Great News! Although you gotta get a pic! I'm glad everything worked out. Fixing old tools is enjoyable and rewarding, it sounds like you have some real gems in the rough.

Take Care - John

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Great gloat Rob!.......Please excuse Tyler....he's not on his meds anymore. :rolleyes: :D :D

[Jerry Olexa]

The older tools are generally of higher/better quality. You did well. Now, where are the pics before and after...:)

[Rob Bourgeois]

Heres the sander..the one I am most likely to sell or trade without refurbishing. I have a friend that might trade a truck load or 2 of old cypressor 6/4 oak.

[Rob Bourgeois]

another of the sander

[Rob Bourgeois]

jointer..6 in with 30 inch bed.

[Rob Bourgeois]

here is the lathe. I think I bought it for my wife. As she was taking the pictures she told me that she cant wait to use it :eek: :rolleyes:

The tail stock is on the ground..I took it off for the ride home.

[Rob Bourgeois]

Last one of the lathe. The small patch that is some what cleaner than the rest was done with an old sock and WD40. The rust isnt that bad. The motors all seem fine and the are very quiet. The sander was in the way for the picture. Sorry but I only have 180 sq ft. of shop space and now too many tools... :rolleyes: Don' t anyone tell my wife I said that. :cool:

[Don Stanley]

Hello everyone, and thanks for posting your gloat Rob. I didn't know you posted the pictures when I started to read the first post -- so was surprised to see your find. Here's a link to my mid-fifties Walker-Turner 6" Jointer a friend gave me: http://home.comcast.net/~kc7cn/walkerturner/ Maybe this will inspire you to restore these old gems

-Don

[Tyler Howell]

Hello everyone, and thanks for posting your gloat Rob. I didn't know you posted the pictures when I started to read the first post -- so was surprised to see your find. Here's a link to my mid-fifties Walker-Turner 6" Jointer a friend gave me: http://home.comcast.net/~kc7cn/walkerturner/ Maybe this will inspire you to restore these old gems

-DonDon,
Great post and very nice job. Question for you. Is the tri pulley system original and is that much muscle needed:confused: Just nosie!

[Jim Fancher]

I love old iron!! I would kill to find an old jointer to refurb.

BTW, Rob ... what part of MS are you in? I grew up near Jackson.

[Rob Bourgeois]

North west corner...Cleveland/Greenville area.

[nic obie]

Rob,

Those old Delta jointers work pretty good. Looks like the original motor too. The knives are a standard size so you won't have any trouble replacing them I had one just like it and it served me well for 20 years.

[John Bush]

Yahoo Rob,
My dad had that model lathe in his workshop from the early 50's. Still being used by my brother in Tenn. Wish I had it here. Congrats and have fun

[Don Stanley]

Don,
Great post and very nice job. Question for you. Is the tri pulley system original and is that much muscle needed:confused: Just nosie!

Thanks for the compliment Tyler. Yes, the triple-belt drive is original, and those are the belts that were on the machine when I got it. Knowing the history, I doubt they have ever been changed. There's a little fraying, but not serious. This machine sounds like a little Cadillac when you power it up; the motor ID tag indicates it is only a 1/2HP motor, but it seems to have plenty of power.

-Don

[Chris Padilla]

Thanks for the pics, Rob...they have a nice uniform patina of rust on them! You just can't buy heavy stuff like that anymore...I think you made a good buy. A fair amount of elbrow grease should yield a great tool that should last a long, long time.

Nice restore, Don. My father has a 16" Walker-Turner Bandsaw (do a search and you'll see it) that I bought for him. I'm not sure he is into restoring it but someday I'll get it and restore it. The power-ratings back then are probably very accurate. Power-ratings we get today are bloated, exaggerated, and sometimes are plain wrong as they are often unloaded ratings. Most of our 5 HP motors are really only 3 or so.