Van huskey. Delta. 28-653

[Sam Beagle]

I am getting this monster tmrw. I just read that it's 1350 lbs. is this correct. Also. What do you know about it. It's a monster. That's all I know.

[Bill Dufour]

what is it, why did you buy one if you do not even know what kind of tool it is? are you sure it is for wood and not for metal. Delta did make some metal working machines. lathes come to mind. I do not think they ever made metal working planers or shapers.
Bill

[Frederick Skelly]

what is it, why did you buy one if you do not even know what kind of tool it is? are you sure it is for wood and not for metal. Delta did make some metal working machines. lathes come to mind. I do not think they ever made metal working planers or shapers.
Bill

Delta 28-653 20IN Wood / Non-Ferrous Cutting Band Saw.

[Sam Beagle]

I know exactly what it is. It's a massive delta bandsaw 20". But very stout and industrial. What I am asking is, Is it really 1350 lbs. And what is the overall thoughts of this saw.

[Matt Day]

My 20" PM is 1000lbs if that helps. Model 2013 (which btw, might be the worst model number choice ever for searching the Internet as most results are dates from 2013). It would have to have a decent amount of cast iron in it (obviously other than the table) or heavier gauge steel to be 350 lbs heavier than mine. I hope you've planned out how to move it.

[Sam Beagle]

Bill. Next time I will PM you first. Lol. Not sure if you know. But van husky is the resident bandsaw guru here. So I normally just run bandsaws by him, and to get his attention. I put his name and the saw in the title page. This is a website for helping and learning. And he helps me alot. I'm not quite sure why you would waste so much time typing in a paragraph on how my "etiquette" for making a post is not correct. So I will try to be better next time. Sam

[Bob Vaughan]

My 1991 catalog shows the USA-made 28-653 as having a shipping weight of 786 LBS so figure roughly 700 lbs net weight. Keep this in mind the next time you read something from that same source that gave you the 1350 lb. figure.

[Sam Beagle]

It was actually "industrial machinery.com". That is where it was posted.

[Dave Zellers]

Well I looked it up and I found a flight from Atlanta to Ashville NC. To me a post title with no word on the subject is confusing and not much use in future years for searchers.
Good Heavens. This is a woodworking site not a travel site. Delta 28-653 is MORE than enough information for future woodworkers. If not, maybe they need to take a trip.

[Bill Dufour]

Home depot has a jet 20 bandsaw they says weighs 588 pounds and standard shipping charges apply? So I would guess the 700 pounds sounds more likely. Any welded 20" bandsaw will probably be under 900 pounds. A older cast iron one could easily be 1500 pounds. Especially if it is a cast iron direct drive motor.
Bill

[Larry Edgerton]

I have one, what d you want to know?

[Sam Beagle]

Larry. Are you happy with it. Any problems.

[Larry Edgerton]

The seven hundred pound number sounds about right seriously doubt it is 1300. I have had mine for 20 years and it has not broken in that time. Does not get a ton of use in my shop, mostly rough cutting curves for pattern work which it does just fine.

Have not used it for extreme resawing, just 6"ish stuff with a 1" carbide, and it has done that well.

I recently blew an original tire and replaced with Carter with the filler strip that they sell for the groove in the wheel. This has created a problem, there is not enough adjustment in the thing for proper tension of larger blades now as the Carter tires are way thinner, like an 1/8" thinner. as bad as the price is for Deltas I figure it is Carter that ripped me off here. I was going to order their guides, but the heck with them. They say they do not need to be glued on, and I found that is not true. I will be ordering some originals one day when I get time.

The metal blade guides work ok, and you have to add or subtract the number of plates according to the blade you are using, not really a big deal for me as I seldom change blades.

I think with some proper tuning it could be a good bandsaw, but probably never a great one. Mine does what I want it for just fine.

Oh ya, I knew exactly what you were talking about.:p

[Chris Hachet]

It was actually "industrial machinery.com". That is where it was posted.I think they tend to over rate 20 inch band saws because they do not want tog et burned on shipping quotes. My Powermatic 87 Wood/metal 20 inch weighs about 1300IIRC, It does not move around much in my shop.

[Sam Beagle]

Thanks. Much appreciated. I just have wanted a big bandsaw like this for awhile. I also have a minimax for more intricate stuff. But I wanna use this monster for bowl blanks and such. The price is really good. (600.00)

[Chris Hachet]

Thanks. Much appreciated. I just have wanted a big bandsaw like this for awhile. I also have a minimax for more intricate stuff. But I wanna use this monster for bowl blanks and such. The price is really good. (600.00)Nice price, I like that particular generation of Delta saw quite well...enjoy!

[Sam Beagle]

Well. I just got home. It's an awesome machine. Talk about well built. This thing is a tank. Everything is super heavy duty. I'm very impressed with it. Single phase too. I paid for it. Just gotta pick it up now. Will get pics.

[Larry Edgerton]

Single phase is unusual for that saw, good for you. Mine is three phase. Does it have the original black tires?

[Bill Dufour]

I may be wrong, I often am, but I would think a metal cutting BS would be heaver then a wood only saw. I thought metal cutting blades require more tension hence a stronger/heavier frame. As metal work is heavier you need more ballast so it does not tip over when cutting long pieces.
Bil lD

[Sam Beagle]

No. It has new tires. There red. I'm wondering about that myself.

[Chris Hachet]

No. It has new tires. There red. I'm wondering about that myself.They may need an upgrade....keep us posted, curious how this saw fits into your shop and how you put it to use.

[Larry Edgerton]

The problem with the Carter tires is that all the blades are now too large. I run the adjustment up until the wheel hits the frame and the blades are still not tight enough. I'm sure I can figure out a way around it, but I should not have to. If I order a fuel pump for a Chevy, I don't expect a Dodge part.

My tires are blue, so when you get it let me know how thick the red tires are, thanks.

One thing I want to change on mine is the tension wheel itself. Its too small and has no handle. I need find a larger one on Ebay and bush it to fit. You will see what I mean shortly.

[Sam Beagle]

Larry. I would like to talk more about that with you. I have a feeling this saw has junk tires on it. This thing is literally a tank, I have no issue dumping some cash in it to make it perfect. I just can't believe how well this is made.

[Sam Beagle]

Plus. Every piece of steel on it is 1/8" plate. I can't get over the structure of it. I met a guy on the OWWM site with the same saw too. He resaws w it.

[Chris Hachet]

Plus. Every piece of steel on it is 1/8" plate. I can't get over the structure of it. I met a guy on the OWWM site with the same saw too. He resaws w it.


They resaw really, really well.