OLD Rockwell/Delta 14" bandsaw
Gomez823
rockwell/delta. I cant seem to find the model # anwhere. I have a red serial #
tag on the machine and "LBS26" stamped into the cast iron riser at the rear.
These are the only markings. I did notice that the inside of the lower base is
cast in a 5 wheel spoke pattern inside. I think I can rebuild this "diamond in
the rough" and get it running again. It has all the covers. Its just missing a
couple of knobs that hold the covers on...........any ideas anyone? also......
does anyone know whats up with Delta parts and support? I have been trying them
for a few days now and I get this recording that says they are too busy to talk
to anyone and leave a message. then the wonderful message computer says they
are not taking messages. They also dont list an e-mail address on thier
website.. Did they go into hiding? Thanks John jgo...@nc.rr.com
CRush
manuals. In fact, about 80% of the parts used in the current machines can
be used on your machine. I rebuilt my own machine and it sounds like yours.
I think I ended up with 3 different manuals till I found my machine. (Mine
is a little funky as it's a wood/metal cutting version.) The number you
found is a casting number. Unfortunately, it was used on a number of
machines but it will help to close in on the date range. Try to get as many
part numbers as you can, it will help. I would imagine that you can ask for
a manual for the No. 890 and get most of the parts you want or manual number
PM-1517. The manuals are free and they can cross reference any of the old
parts to new part numbers.
If you've got the covers, you're ahead of the game as they run about $90 for
the upper and $120 for the lower. For some parts, like the knobs, you're
better off getting them from a supply house as Delta gets nearly $10 a piece
for them. I also needed some guide parts, bearings and tires as well as the
two covers. All together, I spent around $350 for parts and another $30 for
paint. (If you're going to the trouble to rebuild, you might as well
repaint.) If you have questions, feel free to contact me as well as Delta.
http://www.deltawoodworking.com/home.asp
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need new tires and guide bearings. and some new paint. As far as contacting
delta goes it seems hopeless as they are simply not answering their phones ,
but I did find the name and address of a factory auth repair center in town.
I will go talk to them soon John
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ones that came with it were stripped. I also got my brother to make a new,
long tensioning shaft with the handle above the top of the saw to make blade
replacement easier. I believe new Deltas come with this long shaft.
CRush
to the nearest repair center. I had lots of luck with my local center.
They were very helpful, particularly in helping me with some directions on
taking the critter apart as I had some problems with my transmission.
Remember that the nut on the lower wheel is left-hand thread.
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