Delta Milwaukee 10” Disc Sander

[Smokeem]

Guys I found this on our local market place. It’s a Delta Milwaukee 10” disc sander. What would be a good price to offer them for it. Also would I be able to use this for woodworking and metal work?



Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[macgee]

I say between $75-$150 is fair; they're seen selling for way more and for less. Looks like a 12", has the nice cast iron table with miter gauge slot and yes it will work well for wood and metal. Awesome to have in the shop.

 

[Jim C.]

........Looks like a 12", has the nice cast iron table with miter gauge slot and yes it will work well for wood and metal. Awesome to have in the shop.

I’m with macgee, that sure looks like a 12” model. And I further agree that it’s a nice machine to have in the shop. I bought one several years ago and finally restored it last summer. I use it daily and now wish I had restored it sooner.

Jim C.

 

[Showkey]

I would only buy a combo unit belt and disk..........several manufacturers old and new:



I use mine almost every day........certainly on every project. Metal, plastic or wood works on all. The disk is more limited vs the belt. Disks are glued in place so grit change or grit choice is a large compromise.
Belts can be swapped in a minute or two depending on style of dust collection.
Mine happens to be a 40 year Craftsman 12”, 6x48”.

 

[Smokeem]

I’m with macgee, that sure looks like a 12” model. And I further agree that it’s a nice machine to have in the shop. I bought one several years ago and finally restored it last summer. I use it daily and now wish I had restored it sooner.

Jim C.

Jim,

Thanks for your input. That is a nice looking machine all restored. I think I’m going to try and buy this. I had tried to search for any information on these and never come up with anything. If I can get this bought I post it here. I think I will do what you did and try to restore it or at least try to clean it up.


Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[macgee]

It’s a Delta Milwaukee 10” disc sander.

You may want to edit your search for a Delta Rockwell, not Milwaukee. The one in the pic above sure looks like a Delta R. 31-105 12" disc sander with the capacitor on top.

To remove the sandpaper from disc, use a heat gun applying heat across the entire sand paper, it should peel right out easily and then use Goof-Off to remove the residue, a couple applications should do it and wipe disc with rubbing alcohol or acetone before applying new sandpaper. The whole process can pretty pretty quick. Then just use fresh PSA sandpaper discs, not the one you have to apply glue on to it (that's too old school).

 

[whateg01]

Does that one have stand with it? My friend's big disk sander has a really nice cast iron stand/base and weighs about a billion tons.

Dave

 

[BD1]

I have a Powermatic 12'' disc with a 6x48 belt, AWESOME TOOL !!
Check that motor for rotation if it's a replacement. Most all rotates counter clockwise.

 

[tarbellb]

Guys I found this on our local market place. It’s a Delta Milwaukee 10” disc sander. What would be a good price to offer them for it. Also would I be able to use this for woodworking and metal work?



Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Nice, but not a unicorn at 10".

I would offer $100-200 if it shows no issues.
---

As for wood vs metal, check the speed. Its very likely a wood machine, which requires slower rpms - ie 1800ish.

 

[Smokeem]

Guys finally was able to get something worked out on the sander. After asking the guy selling it a couple more questions on Feb 7th and not getting a response I reached back out to him yesterday and he finally responded. Well picked it up for $50. For it home and it is indeed a 12” and needs a new plug and a real good cleaning. What type of disc are you guys running for metal? Here is some pics of it


Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[bczygan]

Guys finally was able to get something worked out on the sander. After asking the guy selling it a couple more questions on Feb 7th and not getting a response I reached back out to him yesterday and he finally responded. Well picked it up for $50. For it home and it is indeed a 12” and needs a new plug and a real good cleaning. What type of disc are you guys running for metal? Here is some pics of it


Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Nice!

I believe that gets a "You ****!"

Bill

 

[fourjeepin]

^ ****

 

[Smokeem]

Did a simple clean on it. Need to do some more work to the table to get the rest of the rust off and the wax it. Everything look original just missing the upper cover for the back of the plate and have 1 knob that’s broken. This is my first price of vintage tooling. Damn thing is super heavy. Just need to order some disc so I can start using it.




Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[macgee]

Nice score, glad it worked out.

I really like running these on my disc but a lot depends on what you're trying to do. These are awesome for rapid metal removal but I also run finer grits for detail work. Found that True Grit as a great supplier having the largest selection and prices.


https://trugrit.com/product/12-50-grit-r980p-blaze-plus-ceramic-psa-disc/


https://trugrit.com/product/12-60-grit-r821-norzon-bluefire-psa-disc/

"To remove the sandpaper from disc, use a heat gun applying heat across the entire sand paper, it should peel right out easily and then use Goof-Off to remove the residue, a couple applications should do it and wipe disc with rubbing alcohol or acetone before applying new sandpaper. The whole process can pretty pretty quick. Then just use fresh PSA sandpaper discs, not the one you have to apply glue on to it (that's too old school)."

`

 

[tool_scrounge]

Guys I found this on our local market place. It’s a Delta Milwaukee 10” disc sander. What would be a good price to offer them for it. Also would I be able to use this for woodworking and metal work?

Please note it looks like it is missing the guard for the top half of the disk.

 

[whateg01]

Please note it looks like it is missing the guard for the top half of the disk.

...just missing the upper cover...

I think that is what OP was referring to.

 

[Firstram]

Nice sander!

To help with changing the disc, cut 1/2 of the masking paper off of the new disc. Peel the used disc half way off and slide the masking paper in there. When you peel the other half the portion below the table will just slide out. Slide the masked half of the new disc in and you'll be able to align the top without the bottom grabbing.

 

[thr3squared]

Nice find for $50!!! cleaned up nicely!