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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Keenan on March 31, 2012, 11:35:25 pm

Title: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Keenan on March 31, 2012, 11:35:25 pm

A few days ago I traded some steel for this nice older Delta bandsaw. Already had the extention block for a full 12" of vertical clearance. The original base was just angle iron legs and it was higher then I wanted so I built this base complete with suction port and swapped out the 1/2Hp motor for a 1hp motor. Added the power strip and spot lamp as well. She runs real smooth and ripped through an 8" yew log with ease. 
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Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Gus on March 31, 2012, 11:45:35 pm

Yes Sir!!!

That is a Fine Looking piece of Equipment!
And your Fabricating work looks Top Notch!

-gus

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: vinemaplebows on April 01, 2012, 12:26:53 am

Nice!

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Pat B on April 01, 2012, 12:58:13 am

Does that mount on a swing arm on your Stave Master, Keenan?  ;)
  You can't beat the construction on the older saws. Nice updates.  8)

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: criveraville on April 01, 2012, 01:28:19 am

Keenan that's an awesome trade and excelent work ;)

Cipriano

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Fred Arnold on April 01, 2012, 03:19:01 am

WOW great job on the saw. I've been watching the local newspapers and craigs list searching for a good used one but out here in the boonies they are a hard find.

That 1 HP should do you good for quite some time.

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Wolf Watcher on April 01, 2012, 06:48:25 am

Looks like Keenan quality work!  ;) A/Ho Joe

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: MWirwicki on April 01, 2012, 12:11:17 pm

Nice work, Keenan!  She is a beauty.  I picked up an old Delta about a month ago.  It wasn't a full size but, a small benchtop version.  I bought it to take to some of the shoots where I do bow instruction.  I mounted it on a rolling cart.  Can't beat them oldies but goodies.

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Keenan on April 01, 2012, 02:44:19 pm

Thanks guys, I am really liking it and hopefully it will inspire me to get some of the stave pile trimmed up and sorted through.

Pat, I am thinking about taking my old saw and putting a gas motor on it to take out to our gathering to help trim up staves. It's hard to get myself to accept the thought of hearing a gas motor by the prestine and peacefull meadow. It may ruin the whole primitive scene

Fred this was a Craigslist find. I have searched long and hard for an older one.

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: seabass on April 01, 2012, 11:54:51 pm

nice saw Keenan.i wish i had a bandsaw.after i get home from the classic,i am going to save up for a one horse grizzly.i am sure gonna miss you down there brother.don't forget,i still want to buy one of those stave master tool caddys.hope you are doing well.

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Kpete on April 02, 2012, 12:38:55 pm

Nice.  Looks like you have it set up and ready for some serious work.

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Blacktail on April 03, 2012, 01:32:45 am

WHEN I GET MY TRUCK FIXED...i will have to come over a play..LOL..john

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Keenan on April 03, 2012, 02:15:15 am

John you are welcome anytime my friend!

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Kpete on April 04, 2012, 12:57:16 pm

Maybe you could hook your old one up to a bicycle!   the huffing and puffing might be worse than a gas motor.  The sawing of staves might sweeten the sound of the gas motor.

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: jonathan creason on April 04, 2012, 01:03:10 pm

Those extension blocks are real handy.  You ought to be able to do some resawing with it, but even if you don't it's amazing how often you'll exceed the usual 6" clearance. You're going to love this bandsaw, Keenan. 

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 04, 2012, 03:37:22 pm

That is a nice saw.  Nice touch with the custom fab work. 

Title: Re: Delta Bandsaw
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on April 05, 2012, 09:37:32 pm

That is a fine old saw there......very nice.