My Weekend Haul

[Ynot]

Picked up a few vintage toys this past weekend. The only one really needed was the least expensive, a 1966 Craftsman Sabre Saw that finally replaced a C’Man that I got about 18 years ago. The extras sweetened the deal for sure, the steel storage box, paperwork, and edge guide. I needed more torque and this’ll definitely provide it. It runs fine, but I’ll likely change the cord, brushes, do a thorough cleaning and buff her up nice.

Then a friend had a ‘44 Delta 6x48 sander he was letting go as he needs the space. It’s hard when you’re Vintage machine addicted, so couldn’t say no especially with the CI belt guard and all covers. I already have a ‘45, so this is up for sale.

The same guy had a ‘46 Delta Triple Duty 7” grinder. Since I needed some parts for another one I couldn’t pass on this. Although it runs at 3450rpm I may give it new bearings, glass and paint then keep it around for general grinding.

Just when I thought I had room to finally get back to woodworking they pulled me back in.

 

[crguy]

Picked up a few vintage toys this past weekend. The only one really needed was the least expensive, a 1966 Craftsman Sabre Saw that finally replace a C’Man that I got about 18 years ago. The extras sweetened the deal for sure, the steel storage box, paperwork, and edge guide. I needed more torque and this’ll definitely provide it. It runs fine, but I’ll likely change the cord, brushes, do a thorough cleaning and buff her up nice.

Then a friend had a ‘44 Delta 6x48 sander he was letting go as he needs the space. It’s hard when you’re Vintage machine addicted, so couldn’t say no especially with the CI belt guard and all covers. I already have a ‘45, so this is up for sale.

The same guy had a ‘46 Delta Triple Duty 7” grinder. Since I needed some parts for another one I couldn’t pass on this. Although it runs at 3450rpm I may give it new bearings, glass and paint then keep it around for general grinding.

Just when I thought I had room to finally get back to woodworking they pulled me back in.

Those 6 x 48 belt sanders are great. I have one with the additional 12" disc that I use regularly.

 

[Ynot]

Those 6 x 48 belt sanders are great. I have one with the additional 12" disc that I use regularly.

That's what I'd originally wanted, but already had a disc sander and when the '45 came my way I dropped the idea especially after putting so much into that restoration, but you never know if one came my way.

 

[bonneyman]

Just when I thought I had room to finally get back to woodworking they pulled me back in.

Yep, chrome is one of those drugs you can never shake!

Nice pieces, though.

 

[i4ni]

That's what I'd originally wanted, but already had a disc sander and when the '45 came my way I dropped the idea especially after putting so much into that restoration, but you never know if one came my way.

I picked up an early model like the one on the left that has a rod going down to the motor to turn it on/off. I stuck it in a shed and haven't messed with it or remember much about it other than it does run. I believe it's complete and all original other than the motor which seems like it was an early Craftsman motor and the rod I'm assuming is something relative to that motor. I think I have less than $100 in it. I also have a newer 3 phase model on a solid cabinet that I rat holed away that needs work . I have way too many projects waiting their turn.

 

[i4ni]

What's the chrome gizmo on the exhaust port?

 

[Ynot]

That’s a Breuer Tornado. It’s like a small independent DC. A bag connects to it that collects the dust.

 

[Ynot]

I picked up an early model like the one on the left that has a rod going down to the motor to turn it on/off. I stuck it in a shed and haven't messed with it or remember much about it other than it does run. I believe it's complete and all original other than the motor which seems like it was an early Craftsman motor and the rod I'm assuming is something relative to that motor. I think I have less than $100 in it. I also have a newer 3 phase model on a solid cabinet that I rat holed away that needs work . I have way too many projects waiting their turn.

Delta had push/pull switch rods on various machines back in the day including drill presses and bandsaws, so they were pretty common. Made turning them on/off safer and convenient. I’ve got them on my DP’s and made one up for a small BS as well.

I get the projects list completely, too many in my queue as well, someday.

 

[i4ni]

You do very nice work with a great eye for detail through out your projects. I like how you incorporated the subtle wood accents and are what really standout to me knowing that there's a lot of extra thought and labor that went into making those restorations your own.

 

[Ynot]

You do very nice work with a great eye for detail through out your projects. I like how you incorporated the subtle wood accents and are what really standout to me knowing that there's a lot of extra thought and labor that went into making those restorations your own.

Thank you. It's definitely an addiction of its own. I guess wood being incorporated into a lot of my machines just felt right and not knowing metal that well really had no other choice. The wood's not only an accent, but functional. The stand has a factory cutout under the actual band saw which I didn't like. To remedy this I wanted to cover it up. Since that raised the BS it also threw off the belt length, so the motor had to be raised as well. All this for being frigg'n ****, lol. My scrolly has the same wood accent and now I'm likely to carry it on throughout my shop. I guess it makes it look like mine.

 

[i4ni]

Thus the avitar and the user name Ynot (Why knot). Clever. The one thing that ***** about those belt sanders is the belt tracking is so damn finicky. We had them in a maintenance shop i worked in for 10 years and people were constantly ripping up belts grinding metal with them and the adjustments were always out of whack. The truth is they lend themselves better to wood than metal because the natural tendicy with metal is to put to much pressure against the belt at 90 degrees and something has to give. Patience is a necessity in this case lol. Those machines were houred up so a rebuilt machine might track better. Does yours track better after rebuilding?

 

[Ynot]

Thus the avitar and the user name Ynot (Why knot). Clever. The one thing that ***** about those belt sanders is the belt tracking is so damn finicky. We had them in a maintenance shop i worked in for 10 years and people were constantly ripping up belts grinding metal with them and the adjustments were always out of whack. The truth is they lend themselves better to wood than metal because the natural tendicy with metal is to put to much pressure against the belt at 90 degrees and something has to give. Patience is a necessity in this case lol. Those machines were houred up so a rebuilt machine might track better. Does yours track better after rebuilding?

Patience has definitely helped. After it sits a week or so I’ve learned when first starting it up it’s going to immediately drift, so what I do is flip it on without the top cover and watch the belt. Right when I see the drift direction I shut it down and only slightly compensate with the tracking knob. After this I flip it back on and watch again. I’ll do this until it’s right, but in all honesty it only takes about a minute unless I’ve over turned the knob. After that it’s pretty much set for a few days. If I see a slight drift I’ll bump the knob just a smidge. This also might mean I’m being over aggressive, so I’ve got to lighten up. I’m a one man shop, so doing this isn’t really a bother. When it’s tuned right it really is a nice machine.

I only sand wood on mine, so can’t comment about steel.

 

[Hoorn]

@Ynot can you post your 6x48 with CI pulley cover, triple duty grinder and the Delta vacuum canister you had on the Delta thread please. Your work is always top tier and your finds are awesome.
I know your CI base is on the thread with that badass Tornado -a RARE find by the way; gotta post it all on there my fellow 210 brother.

 

[Ynot]

@Ynot can you post your 6x48 with CI pulley cover, triple duty grinder and the Delta vacuum canister you had on the Delta thread please. Your work is always top tier and your finds are awesome.
I know your CI base is on the thread with that badass Tornado -a RARE find by the way; gotta post it all on there my fellow 210 brother.

Thanks, will do.