ive been looking for a cheap bandsaw...can anyone tell, by this pic , if this delta is worth $75?delta bandsaw.jpg
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ive been looking for a cheap bandsaw...can anyone tell, by this pic , if this delta is worth $75?delta bandsaw.jpg
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I hope it's already sitting in your shop. If it runs it's a steal. Lot's of parts are available for the old Deltas and their clones. It doesn't have the factory base but that will suffice. There are much more qualified people than I that should chime in soon but that seems like a great deal.
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Im right there with Ron. If it runs it's worth $75 - and maybe even if it doesnt.
He who hesitates is lost - go buy that thing!
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Looks like an older made in USA Delta, if it's in good condition it would sell here for $400 to $500, at $75 it's a steal.
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thanks guys, i hope to pick it up this evening
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ok, managed to make the deal on the saw, got it and the enco drill press also...something that Im wondering, is this part supposed to be wood?delta bs2.jpg
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Looks like the part you are pointing to is the rear blade guard. Material doesn't really matter it just prevents accidental contact with the blade. My Canadian made Rockwell has a metal guard, my Asian clone had a wooden guard, both work, no issue.
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My old Milwalkee/Delta 14"'s guard in that location is wood. I believe it to be original
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I'd have to build a nicer base, but that's just me.
Maybe back to back with the drill press.
Nice score.
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You did well...i bought an old one like that for helping with tenons.Works very well...Good score!!!
Jerry
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