delta Milwaukee 37-205 Jointer

[Rod Mortensen]

Hello Guys,

I got this last year and I am just wondering who else has this I was going over the manual for it. It was confusing for me what I wanted to know is what are the small screws on the other side of it for what do those do. I am looking to make sure everything is set up correct I like to know whatever setting does but I am foolish enough to tinker with it until I know what does what as far as those screws and other settings on it. Does anyone else have this and can shed some light on it for me.

Thank You
Rod

[George Bokros]

That is a Delta jointer, no connection to Milwaukee.

Link to a manual http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=3236


(http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=3236)

[glenn bradley]

That is a Delta jointer, no connection to Milwaukee.

My dad has that jointer. Delta Milwaukee was a badge worn by one of the Delta variants over the years; Rockwell/Delta, Delta Machinery, Delta Manufacturing, etc.

Can you post a pic of the screws you are talking about please?

[George Bokros]

Thanks for setting me straight. I was aware of the Rockwell/Delta but had not heard of Delta/Milwaukee,

[Greg R Bradley]

The logo of Delta Manufacturing Company said Delta and then had Milwaukee below that because they were in Milwaukee, WI.

No connection to Milwaukee Electric Tool Company.

[Myk Rian]

Those screws adjust the tension on the gibs. There are steel bars behind them. They press against the dovetails cut into the base. Too tight, the tables move hard. Too loose, the tables wobble.
They have a tendency to attract and hold gunk. Oil and sawdust. They should be cleaned, and lubricated, then the screws are adjusted. I use canning wax to lubricate them. Wax is also good to use of table saw parts. It doesn't attract dust.

[Bill Orbine]

Delta-Milwaukee was back in the day when Delta didn't make crap! Did you get the enclosed art deco cast iron base with the jointer or something else? I love those bases they had back then!

[Rod Mortensen]

Yes I stand corrected when you look at my manual it dose say delta right below it milwaukee and then I noticed that Delta is located in Milwaukee thanks

[Allan Speers]

That is a Delta jointer, no connection to Milwaukee.

Link to a manual http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=3236

(http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=3236)

I own this exact jointer, (37-205) and it says "Delta Milwaukee" right on it.

Ah, I just saw your correction. Well OK then. :)

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It's a GREAT little jointer, BTW. (though I wish the bed was longer.) They used to mill the tables, then mill the whole thing again after it was assembled and had sat in storage for a while. Does anyone still do this?

[Allan Speers]

Those screws adjust the tension on the gibs. There are steel bars behind them. They press against the dovetails cut into the base. Too tight, the tables move hard. Too loose, the tables wobble.
They have a tendency to attract and hold gunk. Oil and sawdust. They should be cleaned, and lubricated, then the screws are adjusted. I use canning wax to lubricate them. Wax is also good to use of table saw parts. It doesn't attract dust.

Say, that's a good idea ! (thanks.)

[Rod Mortensen]

Does anyone have a tare down of this I thought it might be good to do it since I do not know when it was last done. I thought I would repaint it.