Band Saw

[Johnny Rowland]

I bought a Delta 14" Band Saw model 28-245.I want to use it in my shop.Been looking it over cleaning it up.Going to need a few parts.If anyone knows of owners manual,and a riser block.Any info suggestions,links,advice greatly appreciated!!

[Jim Rimmer]

I can't believe you've had a 199 views and not a single comment. I haven't restored a BS but I do own one. I recommend as a first step that you buy Mark Duginske's book http://www.amazon.com/New-Complete-Guide-Band-Saws/dp/1565238419/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415991177&sr=8-1&keywords=duginske

You would do well, also, to search here for posts by Van Huskey. He's the resident BS expert.

[Keith Hankins]

I bought a 1934 original and use it regularly. The best resource I can think of is the old woodworking forum. Just google that and join. It's the most amazing site, for those that like old american Iron. Ton's of resources from old manuals, to details based on sn, and a registry of equipment. I've got a couple pieces over there. They also have a BYOD section that stands for bring out your dead. It's parts and folks that rehab tools and sell them. Start there! The saying they dont' make em like they use to, is so true. Take pix and post the progress we love that kind of stuff. I can recommend accurate bearing if you decide to replace the bearings. Good luck!

[Dave Cav]

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=1141&tab=3


and then click on "pub type"
(http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=1141&tab=3)

[Randy Bonella]

Congrats!!! I've rebuilt 2 of these a bit older but pretty much the same machine. Each were at different stages of needing repair. parts are generally available if you are patient and can dig through crags list and or eBay will be your friend. Second riser blocks are a bit scarce unless you want to pay full price for one. Problem for me is riser block costs as much as the saw did for me so still looking. I've got a couple of threads on my restorations, while not historically accurate they do make for a working machine: restoration #1 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?162040-Refurbished-1967-Rockwell-14-quot-Bandsaw&highlight=) restoration #2 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?217198-Bandsaw-Old-Iron-Dust-Collection-2-non-invasive-solutions&highlight=) The second link shows both machines with some dust collection options that are non-invasive. The most expensive part of my restorations were the new tires for both machines and the link belts. other than that the other parts were easy to find and relatively straight forward to install and fix.

Good luck. These are great machines!

Randy...

[Pinwu Xu]

What's the usage do you have in your mind, for this bandsaw? What's the amp-draw of the motor? hp?


The book mentioned in earlier reply, and/or the Iturra manual, or some bandsaw book from your local public library, would all help.
How's the blades? Equipped with the book/manual, get some decent blades. (www.woodcraftbands.com was recommended to me and I was happy,
call them, maybe the owner will answer your call and tell you what blade you need)

It might be hard to come by, as far as the riser block goes.