where to find parts for older delta jointer?

[Paul Raymond]

I have an delta/rockwell 37-220 jointer. works great but the spring that closes the blade cover is worn out. (#18 on the parts diagram). anyone have any ideas where to fine it? 2 different online parts shops both list the part as unavailable...any ideas? i may buy a new spring of similar size and modify it to work. not sure what else to do.


thanks, pr

[Bill Rogers]

I bought a similar spring at Ace Hardware.

[Paul Raymond]

i did some looking on ebay and came across a company that is reverse engineering old delta parts. I emailed them and hope that they can get a torsion spring out to me. well see...

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Paul....you might try posting this at the OWWM forum. That forum specializes in Old Wood Working Machines and some of their members might know of a place to order a direct replacement.

[Paul Raymond]

The company is called Renovo. One of their guys emailed me back and said they have the spring but it is $$$. I may have to lay out the money for it if I can't find it another way. Does anyone have any experience with ordering a custom spring? I also found companies that seem able to manufacture a spring to any specs. Thanks.

[Myk Rian]

Paul;
Are you not reading the replies? Maybe just a bit hard headed?
ACE hardware and owwm.org

[Paul Raymond]

yes, hard headed.