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Got my 1948 Delta bandsaw up and working

sbwertz

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I inherited this from my father, who got it from my grandfather. It was the first power saw my grandfather ever let me use when I was about ten years old.

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Jed Baxter

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It looks a very sturdy machine Sharon, do you believe that todays band saws have improved much from this one or are they basically the same. :nooidea:
 

sbwertz

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This is so much better than my modern saw! I can't believe the difference. It cuts through 11" chunks of hardwood with just a regular blade. My newer one struggled 5 inch wood with a timberwolf blade.
 

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Sharon, it looks like it is new, you certainly have maintained it all these years ... To have wheels on today's bandsaws you have to pay extra, i wouldn't be surprised if these came as standard back then ... :thinks:
 

sbwertz

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My grandfather made that wheel kit. He was pretty amazing. He was a carpenter and machinist. I have his 9 inch South Bend metal lathe, too.
 

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My grandfather made that wheel kit. He was pretty amazing. He was a carpenter and machinist. I have his 9 inch South Bend metal lathe, too.

Ehmm, then it may have been your Grandfather who gave today's machinists the idea ... :ciggrin:
 

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Sharon,
My Hercus 9 inch lathe was made in Australia in 1967 by Hercus Aust who were given the patterns and designs by South Bend in the 40,s to assist with the war effort I use my Hercus most every second day for all sorts of needs regard it as my right hand back up for so many reasons. I agree with the comments on your Dads Saw as well.

Kind regards Peter.
 

Penpal

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Sharon,

There are on line free manuals for the Hercus find out on the U Beaut site under Metal work / Hercus.

Kind regards Peter.
 
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