Table Saw Score and Question!

[Corndoggeh]

Finally I am no longer bound by not having a table saw. Just got around to taking pictures after picking up these two old pieces of iron. Both of these were picked up only for $100 and with their original motors still just as strong as new

First up is a fully restored Delta 34-600 Table saw, cuts like a beauty!






Next up is a unrestored Delta Homecraft 34-160







I can't find much more information other than the model of this saw. I'd really like to know what someones estimation on the value of both of these saws are but I care much more on the value of the 34-160 on whether its worth restoring or not or what the rarity of the 34-160 is since I've never seen one like this before. There are a few parts on the 34-160 that are broken such as the adjustment piece seen above that is cracked (cast aluminum) and need some repair to get it running right so if anyone can help me get more information on it that would be awesome!

 

[Richard Cranium]

We can't see any of your pictures.

 

[The Cobbler]

We can't see any of your pictures.

I do

 

[WWheeler]

We can't see any of your pictures.

Yeah looks like the OP used Imgur. Unfortunately Imgur blocks Garage Journal so the only people who can see them are those who have recently visited Imgur and still have their temp cookie on their device.

Imgur photos no longer work on garage journal forums?
https://community.imgur.com/t/imgur-photos-no-longer-work-on-garage-journal-forums/33800

Apparently the reason is because GJ has a classified section where items get sold. Same reason Imgur blocks ebay & the like.

 

[Corndoggeh]

We can't see any of your pictures.

Switched to photobucket. Didn't know they were blocking garagejournal, go figure...

 

[Corndoggeh]

No one has any other info on that 34-160?

 

[Packard V8]

No one has any other info on that 34-160?

In my recent first-hand experience, old, small table saws such as your Delta 34-160 are worth less than nothing up in this market. The motor and the stand are worth saving, as they are universal and can be used with a small jointer, band saw, scroll saw, disc sander and the like.

I actually put a disc sanding platen on one and used it to finish picture frame miters.

Bottom line - the 34-160 Homecraft was the cheapest Delta model when new and not worth investing any time or money today. It's worth more in parts, as some of the knobs, miter gauge, rip fence and blade guard are the same as larger equipment and will bring a few bucks.

FWIW, I've never seen one still retaining the OEM blade guard. That's a rare piece in and of itself.

jack vines

 

[exmaxima1]

Bottom line - the 34-160 was a cheapo when new and not worth investing any time or money today. It's worth more in parts, as some of the knobs, miter gauge, rip fence are the same as larger equipment and will bring a few bucks.

jack vines

Absolutely. The motor might even be worth $50 as it sits.

 

[shoot summ]

In my recent first-hand experience, old, small table saws such as your Delta 34-160 are worth less than nothing up in this market. The motor and the stand are worth saving, as they are universal and can be used with a small jointer, band saw, scroll saw, disc sander and the like.

Bottom line - the 34-160 was a cheapo when new and not worth investing any time or money today. It's worth more in parts, as some of the knobs, miter gauge, rip fence are the same as larger equipment and will bring a few bucks.

jack vines

Very solid advice here.

While you didn't get hurt on both saws for $100, you aren't likely to make money on them either.

In my area you can pick up a newer, good running Cman saw for $125 regularly. Decent fence, extensions, and blades are typically included. As a saw to use the Cman is probably a better saw. The old Delta is a neat saw, and good conversation piece, not sure the fence is very good on them. The Homecraft is nothing more than something someone may want to collect, the tilting table is awful to use. The stand and motor are the value in that saw.

 

[454ragtop]

Probably make more than $100 parting that saw out. The motor looks to be a 1725 RPM, judging by the size of the pulley, in which case it is pretty desirable, especially if that switch is the one for the push pull rod. That blade guard is pretty rare, as Jack mentioned, the miter gage should bring $25-$30. Should be able to own the other saw for nothing and have a few bucks in your pocket.

 

[Corndoggeh]

Thanks for the advice everyone. My biggest debate was on keeping the motor and stand or not so I may just part the rest out or sell the top as a whole and keep the stand and motor.The motor was for the push pull rod but that is missing off of it. I saw on ebay that the total cost to replace the parts that cant be repaired would put it to $50 so I don't think its worth to do anything to the top except a spitshine for resale. I plan on keeping the 34-600 and using it until I can afford a saw thats really worth a bang. However, i trued up the fence on the 34-600 so when i tighten the knob it squares itself up to the blade so were all good on that! Its a good running saw, just wish it was a 10in instead of a 9in but on my budget and the type of market table saws are here (extra rusty with little to no parts,fence, etc going for 150 minimum) I think I came out pretty good on this.