My New* Delta Band Saw From 1947

[Peter Hartman]

I just picked this guy up and thought I would show it off::

http://i.imgur.com/oIBgvVD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LHkXCVi.jpg

[Tom M King]

Nice! The top half of mine is from that era, but it's not nearly as pretty as yours. It works great though.

[Eduard Nemirovsky]

pretty.
It is good restoration or museum artifact?

Ed.

[Chris Hachet]

Highly jealous, would love to fine one in anything approaching that kind of condition....

[Mike Wilkins]

I am not seeing any photos. Did those UFO's take over my laptop again?

[Bruce Page]

Nice! Love that big ol' motor!

[glenn bradley]

Sweet! Looks like Grandpa's saw ;-)

[Andrew Hughes]

That nice I'd trade my whole ugly yellow powermatic saw for just a knob from that beauty.

[Peter Hartman]

pretty.
It is good restoration or museum artifact?

Ed.


Haha this one is definitely getting used. I have an old Delta riser block on the way. I process a lot a firewood on my saw so the extra height will come in extremely handy.

[Tom Deutsch]

I have one almost identical (but not restored like yours.) They sold a lot of these old "battleships" for a reason. They are strong-framed, easy to adjust and maintain. Great find. Now you need a retirement light for it. LOL

[Allan Speers]

How does that first picture NOT put a smile on your face?

:)

[Charles Lent]

OK, now you've got to tell us how you came into owning this beauty, or did you rebuild it yourself?

Charley

[Bill Orbine]

Back in the day Delta didn't junk. Good Stuff! Looks great!

[Wakahisa Shinta]

That band saw looks new. It hasn't a scratch on it! So, what's the story?

[David Kumm]

Great job. the owwm guys will love it. I appreciate how you didn't paint over the nuts and bolts and didn't get carried away putting bondo on the casting. The one rusty bolt does look out of place. Just kidding. Dave

[Peter Hartman]

OK, now you've got to tell us how you came into owning this beauty, or did you rebuild it yourself?

Charley

I found it on Craigslist. I paid $250 for it. The last owner bought it and restored it, then found a wood/metal version and decided to sell this.

[mark kosse]

Nice, I have the same one. Is the belt guard an osb repro?

[Peter Hartman]

Nice, I have the same one. Is the belt guard an osb repro?


The guard has me stumped. It seems to be a combination of aluminum and some sort of wood. It is painted well so it is hard to tell.