Jimmy DiResta video of resto(modding) an early Delta 14" bandsaw

[Van Huskey]

It may say too much about me that I enjoyed a 16 min video about bandsaws on a Friday night, but I admit to enjoying it. Jimmy did make me cringe at 11:49 and I learned something possibly useful at 13:40 and I like the no finish finish, but it wouldn't last long in my climate.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXhmWEHu5S8


The more I watch youtube videos the more I want a metal working shop...

[glenn bradley]

Fun stuff. Thanks!

[Doug Garson]

Interesting video, was it my computer or was there no sound? I thought it odd that after all that work (like machined brass knobs) the only finish seemed to be spray lacquer after assembly and a light switch not a paddle switch? I have essentially the same saw made in Canada and badged Rockwell. Mine was in much better shape when I got it and only required a minor restoration.

[Van Huskey]

Interesting video, was it my computer or was there no sound? I thought it odd that after all that work (like machined brass knobs) the only finish seemed to be spray lacquer after assembly and a light switch not a paddle switch? I have essentially the same saw made in Canada and badged Rockwell. Mine was in much better shape when I got it and only required a minor restoration.

It seems they had in mind a saw that would function like new but still had the look of an old saw. It reminds me of higher end "Rat Rod" builds. I have seen 1/4 million dollar plus rat rods with rust represented by paint. I found it a quite interesting build using things like the fabricated brass wheel cover knobs and the porcelain faucet knob on the guide/blade guard support. I would like to have seen the rear blade guard made from metal or at least some cool looking exotic wood. In the end if nothing else it is a different build, and likely will attack the sensibilities of some.

BTW there was/is sound but much of it is muted chipmunk sounds during the sped up portions which make up a lot of the video.

[Van Huskey]

BTW here is a resto of a 9" Duro that Eric from Hand Tool Rescue (the other guy in the first video) did.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9QUhxgBmLg

[Doug Garson]

Nice little bandsaw and I think I prefer the more traditional finish to the rat rod look of the Delta in the first video.

[Frank Necaise]

Jimmy's videos are entertaining and informative. You can also watch Hand Tools Rescue's view of the same restoration.
which they called DiRestoration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq800mkz5mE&t=65s