I’m trying to identify the model number for my Delta 14” band saw (S/N AU-859, made in Tupelo, MS in 1953). It’s the old style with the hollow casting over arm and the hex shaft for the upper blade guides. I think it could be an 890, 28-205, or 28-207, or something else. If any one has a clue, please let me know.
This saw was new to me in 1974 or 1974. I bought it as a box of loose parts for $35 (no motor, no stand, no blades, bearings were shot, etc.). I drove all the bearings out and pressed new ones in with a hammer and carefully chosen piece of wood. Then I cleaned everything up and bolted it all back together. Its been a great saw for the last 40+ years.
I'm trying to identify the model number for my Delta 14' band saw (S/N AU-859, made in Tupelo. I already have the serial number from the back of the band saw. Delta Milwaukee Industrial Machine Tools, Catalog AB-53.
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Good afternoon all, This morning I went to go purchase a 12” tilt head Craftsman bandsaw for $25 from CL. I know it is not the greatest bandsaw but as I am a beginner and I really need a bandsaw and the price was right I figured I would go for it.
When I got there someone else had come earlier and stole it away. I was not happy but then I saw an old Delta Milwaukee band saw on an old wooden table. I checked it out. It ran so I offered $25 and they took it.
![Delta Milwaukee Band Saw Serial Numbers Delta Milwaukee Band Saw Serial Numbers](http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/images/7936-A.jpg)
Now, I am new at all this and did not have a tape measure with me so I thought it was a 9” or something like that. When I got it home I measured everything and found out that it is a 14” bandsaw! The motor is the original Rockwell 1/3 hp motor.
I went onto the vintage machinery wiki and looked up the serial number – 94 4788 and it turns out that it is a 1951 model. In my haste to get out I left the belt…
I have a couple of questions.
1. Is this going to cost me a fortune to refurbish?
2. What is the best things I can do to make this saw run awesome?
3. How do I figure out what belt size I need?
4. Where can I get a manual for this saw?
5. How do I figure out how big a blade to put on?
1. Is this going to cost me a fortune to refurbish?
2. What is the best things I can do to make this saw run awesome?
3. How do I figure out what belt size I need?
4. Where can I get a manual for this saw?
5. How do I figure out how big a blade to put on?
Lastly, I just want to make sure that this was a good deal. I know the saw runs but have never seen what this type of band saw goes for.
Any help will be greatly appreciated
-- ---Howard, Amesbury MA