Show us your DELTA - Rockwell & Milwaukee Tools

[nine4gmc]

I'm going to kick this thread off with my latest addition to the Delta family in my shop. Good friend and fellow member Merclsu hooked me up with this machine he scored recently for an awesome deal, the motor is included but it's base needs welding so it's not attached in the pic. I didn't note the model number while out there but it looks like a 37-220 6" model joiner. I plan to clean it up and get it running so I can put it to use. I have several other Delta machines I will be posting so sit back and enjoy or show what you got!

 

[slodat]

My Crescent (Delta) 20" bandsaw.

 

[Cahark]

Before and after


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[The_Geologist]

Subscribed! I've got a table saw, drill press, and miter saw that I first need to take pics of...will add those when I get the chance.

 

[jhnlngn]

I have restored a DP220, 14" band saw and a 12" disk sander. I'll have to take some pics.

 

[Jim C.]

Here's one of my favorites.......a 1952 HD shaper in ORIGINAL unrestored condition. I still have both of its table extensions and a lot of original vintage Delta tooling. (Also notice the all original unrestored 1959 Delta 32" radial drill press in the background.)

Jim C.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Here is a pic of my two 20" Delta saws during restoration. One is a belt drive wood cutting saw and the other has the hi-lo gearbox to cut either metal or wood.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Slodat, how about a better shot of that mobile base if you can?

 

[American Locomotive]

Here's my Rockwell-Delta Unidrill with the multi-axis pivoting base. It's so awesome to use. Regular drill-presses are frustrating to me now.

 

[nine4gmc]

Unidrill eh, now I gotta have one.

 

[slodat]

Show us your DELTA - Rockwell & Milwaukee Tools

Slodat, how about a better shot of that mobile base if you can?

It's the Shop Fox heavy duty mobile base. Saw is bolted to base, sitting on 3/4 plywood.



It has new 2HP Leeson motor. I love that saw!

 

[slodat]

Drill press and 20 in this shot..

 

[never enuf time]

My Unisaw, have to get pic's of the 6" jointer & with mobile base.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Whoo boy... This is the thread for me. I'll try and post some pics up soon.

I've got an ancient Delta jointer with the art deco base, a big ole' Delta/Rockwell tablesaw, a newer Delta planer, and tomorrow I'm picking up a Delta/Rockwell Super 990 radial arm saw.

I've got a line on a massive 20" bandsaw as well. We'll see what happens...

 

[Jarhead0408]

OccupantRJ and Slodat, I'm assuming your bandsaws are wired for 220v correct?

 

[slodat]

OccupantRJ and Slodat, I'm assuming your bandsaws are wired for 220v correct?

Yes, I bought a new 2HP Leeson single phase motor for my saw when I restored it.

 

[OccupantRJ]

OccupantRJ and Slodat, I'm assuming your bandsaws are wired for 220v correct?

Yes. I have 3 of the 20" bandsaws and all are wired for 240 volts. 2 woodcutting and 1 metal cutting. My saws stay in place so no need for 120 volt mobility.

 

[dirt_dobber]

I'm willing to sell a few of my guns to get a table saw like the ones I see here.

 

[American Locomotive]

Unidrill eh, now I gotta have one.

Get one with the pivoting arm. Life changing.

 

[guy48065]

When I added a 50's Unishaper to my shop I found that Delta kept the table size & height the same over the decades so I junked the Formica side table to my 80's Unisaw and attached the shaper to the fence rail. I rarely use the shaper so the Unifeeder, fence & spindle are normally put away so there's nothing in the way of tablesaw side support.

The shaper has the original massive 1HP motor but I'm considering picking up a 3-phase motor and using a VFD to end up with a variable-speed shaper.

 

[nine4gmc]

Here is a set of Delta stand retractable casters I will be installing on my Delta 14" band saw this week. I got them from Merc along with the joiner I posted above in a trade deal. They work on most of the splayed leg stands and retract when not in use. I'll post install pics later.

 

[Jim C.]

This is a 1947 original condition, unrestored, 10" tilt top table saw. I have the blade guard assembly, but don't use it. The machine belonged to a friend's father, so I was somewhat familiar with it growing up. I actually used the saw (with supervision) when I was about ten years old to make a bird house. As we got older, the saw was used to make a number of other projects. Well, my friend's father died about twenty years ago, and amazingly, no one, including my friend, wanted the saw. I didn't have to think twice when I got the call asking if I wanted it. I drove about five hours one way, loaded it up, and drove back home. I use the saw regularly, usually for production/dedicated cuts. Most recently, I had it set up with a stacked dado blade to make the glass pocket in window sash.

Jim C.

 

[nine4gmc]

Awesome story Jim!

 

[dw1]

Drill Press, I was thinking 1952/52, I will have to look it up. I took this apart almost a year ago, just now putting it back together.

 

[jakewolf]

Here's a few photos of my Delta Homecraft bandsaw. I picked it up from a really nice older gentleman who told me that he bought it new in 1962-1963. He swapped the motor out on it, bolted on the walker-turner switch and made the little sheetmetal shoot as well. He was also included 3 other brand new blade. It's certainly old and has it's problems, but for $80 I brought it home plugged it in and got right to using it. Love it!

 

[Jim C.]

I'm currently working on this 98% complete and original 1948 Delta Unisaw. I'm going to clean it up and give it a mechanical restoration. I usually try to leave these old machines in original cosmetic condition. Some patina and imperfections resulting from honest use (but not abuse) are okay with me. If I ever do need to replace a part, I make every effort to find a vintage correct, Delta original part. That includes the fasteners. When I found this saw, the goose egg motor cover was not attached to the saw's cabinet, but was propped up next to the saw on the floor. I was happy to find the goose egg still intact and undamaged, however the four original self tapping screws were no where to be found. The only other missing parts were the anti kick back pawls from the blade guard assembly. I'm still looking for a set of those.

Jim C.

 

[OccupantRJ]

This is a 1947 original condition, unrestored, 10" tilt top table saw. I have the blade guard assembly, but don't use it. The machine belonged to a friend's father, so I was somewhat familiar with it growing up. I actually used the saw (with supervision) when I was about ten years old to make a bird house. As we got older, the saw was used to make a number of other projects. Well, my friend's father died about twenty years ago, and amazingly, no one, including my friend, wanted the saw. I didn't have to think twice when I got the call asking if I wanted it. I drove about five hours one way, loaded it up, and drove back home. I use the saw regularly, usually for production/dedicated cuts. Most recently, I had it set up with a stacked dado blade to make the glass pocket in window sash.

Jim C.

I use one just like it fairly regularly to cut polycarbonate sheet.

 

[Jim C.]

I use one just like it fairly regularly to cut polycarbonate sheet.

Those old Delta tilt tops are good little table saws for sure. They're great for dedicated production work. Set the blade height and fence, lock it all in, and start making saw dust.

Jim C.

 

[bubinga]

I'm going to kick this thread off with my latest addition to the Delta family in my shop. Good friend and fellow member Merclsu hooked me up with this machine he scored recently for an awesome deal, the motor is included but it's base needs welding so it's not attached in the pic. I didn't note the model number while out there but it looks like a 37-220 6" model joiner. I plan to clean it up and get it running so I can put it to use. I have several other Delta machines I will be posting so sit back and enjoy or show what you got!

Long Bed, Nice.
I have the short bed.

 

[bubinga]

Jakewolf, looks like it needs a thrust bearing, or is it supposed to be like that.
Looks like it isn't or wasn't turning.

 

[bubinga]

I'm currently working on this 98% complete and original 1948 Delta Unisaw. I'm going to clean it up and give it a mechanical restoration. I usually try to leave these old machines in original cosmetic condition. Some patina and imperfections resulting from honest use (but not abuse) are okay with me. If I ever do need to replace a part, I make every effort to find a vintage correct, Delta original part. That includes the fasteners. When I found this saw, the goose egg motor cover was not attached to the saw's cabinet, but was propped up next to the saw on the floor. I was happy to find the goose egg still intact and undamaged, however the four original self tapping screws were no where to be found. The only other missing parts were the anti kick back pawls from the blade guard assembly. I'm still looking for a set of those.
Jim C.

Nice!
LOL...........I have a 1947 Restored, but I didn't get to do this one, It was Plug and Play. Painted, some heavy duty Paint, new belts, bearings, 1 HP Repulsion Induction motor, OEM Goose egg, OEM Dust door. Had the jet loc fence.
Paid $569.00. Had the $80.00 Bies.fence sitting around from the years gone By Lowes blow out. Sold the jet loc for 100.00 clear. Fellow was putting an older Uni back to OEM, brought the fence on the spot.

 

[Jim C.]

Nice!
LOL...........I have a 1947 Restored, but I didn't get to do this one, It was Plug and Play. Painted, some heavy duty Paint, new belts, bearings, 1 HP Repulsion Induction motor, OEM Goose egg, OEM Dust door. Had the jet loc fence.
Paid $569.00. Had the $80.00 Bies.fence sitting around from the years gone By Lowes blow out. Sold the jet loc for 100.00 clear. Fellow was putting an older Uni back to OEM, brought the fence on the spot.

Hey, it sounds like a great machine!! Post a few pictures. Let's see it.

 

[Corndoggeh]

I've got a Delta 34-600 9" table saw, beautifully restored!





I love that Delta jointer you have, it would match perfectly!

 

[SoCal_Alden]

I pulled my old Delta out of a dumpster back in the early 70's. Took it completely apart, put new bearings in, had some parts re-chromed, new 1/2 chuck and motor rebuild - been working great ever since. Don't know what model it is as the tag is too worn to read.

 

[nine4gmc]

Welcome to the site SoCal_Alden, nice drill press! I think you may be the first member to have parts replated, nice work!

 

[SoCal_Alden]

Thanks - now working on restoring my original sears floor jack 328.12001 - this site has been invaluable for rebuilding information !

 

[the gypsy]

Here's my Rockwell-Delta Unidrill with the multi-axis pivoting base. It's so awesome to use. Regular drill-presses are frustrating to me now.

First time I have seen this type of drill press.
For what specific use were they invented?
Was this a less expensive option to a Radial drill press?

 

[nine4gmc]

Show us your DELTA - Rockwell & Milwaukee Tools

Picked this up today. It's a 15-017 with the smaller diameter spindle pulley. The table is cracked and the return spring retainer is missing. He was asking $115, I offered $60 in this condition and brought it home. It's not the original Delta motor either but I have a delta motor and table for it already.

 

[The_Geologist]

Finally got some pics of the Delta drill press and stand that I modified. The base is a metal cabinet that I installed casters on for mobility. I may have to redo the casters, but it seems to move just fine.

The cabinet has a 3/4" piece of plywood bolted to the top, and the press is bolted down to that surface.

I left the press off to one side with the plan to eventually mount either my router table or my bench grinder to the open side. Maybe I will even drill holes so that I can exchange them out, depending on what I need to work on.

Pics of the other tools (miter saw and table saw) will (eventually) be posted.

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[ez-duzit]

Two Delta Unisaws and a contractors saw, 2 Delta drill presses, a shaper, edge sander and thickness plane.