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Offline Keenan

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Delta Bandsaw
« 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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Offline Gus

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #1 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
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Offline vinemaplebows

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2012, 12:26:53 am »
Nice!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #3 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)
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Offline criveraville

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2012, 01:28:19 am »
Keenan that's an awesome trade and excelent work ;)

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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline Wolf Watcher

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2012, 06:48:25 am »
Looks like Keenan quality work!  ;) A/Ho Joe
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #7 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.
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #8 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.
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Offline seabass

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #9 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.
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Offline Kpete

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2012, 12:38:55 pm »
Nice.  Looks like you have it set up and ready for some serious work.
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2012, 01:32:45 am »
WHEN I GET MY TRUCK FIXED...i will have to come over a play..LOL..john
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2012, 02:15:15 am »
John you are welcome anytime my friend!
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Offline Kpete

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #13 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.
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Delta Bandsaw
« Reply #14 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. 
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