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   rpholland | Apr 26, 2005 07:08pm | #1

   I purchased a similar saw from a local high school shop auction a couple of years back.  I think mine has the Rockwell name which I understand is one in the same as Delta.   I paid $ 90.00 for mine, had all of the parts and it ran.  The only thing I had to do was rig up a new dust blower hose.  I have used mine very little,but it has a nice smooth running operation, my only complaint is that changing blades is a little cumbersome.  It is good to know parts are still available.  Did you get a stand with yours, mine did.

   Robert

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   micanopy | Apr 26, 2005 08:12pm | #2

   I got the stand and mine has a small external dust blower with it. Also it seems to do a better job with thicker stock than the Dewalt that my wife uses. You're right that blades are not as easily changed as the Dewalt.

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   SawdustSteve | Apr 27, 2005 12:26am | #3

   Hi Butch... You've just got yourself a real workhorse. Yes, parts are available. Go to the Delta tool site and muck around. You should be able to get the parts diagram and parts number list. Look at the list carefully. You can get individual parts for the upper plunger assembly or you can get the whole unit already assembled. The same goes for the lower drive shaft assembly. The only thing you won't get is a motor schematic as they used 110v, single phase, 220 v, single phase and 110v, three phase motors. The only drawbacks are it runs a bit slow, you probably won't get enough tension that the really small blades need and the jaws are not set up for those thin blades. CAUTION... the pan-head screws that hold the upper and lower jaws are an odd size thread. They are NOT 6-32, but they ARE 6-40. DO NOT try to force 6-32's into the threads! The ones I had in my shop had a 4 step pulley, so I don't know if you can get the speed that some of the scroll saw-ers like. If you have a broken 1/4" (or under) band-saw blade, a 5 1/2" length makes a great blade for the scrollsaw. SawdustSteve

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   Jaycat1934 | Jul 11, 2014 11:54am | #7

   Delta 24" scroll saw lower chuck

   Dear Steve,

   I recently got a model 40-419 that is essentially un-used. The lady I got it from made crossword puzzles and delivered it to me with Delta's self-centering lower chuck for very fine blades. She couldn't find the original chuck which I would like so I can use larger blades. According to the Delta schematic, it is part # 430-02-325-0004 "lower chuck assembly".

   I can't find one anywhere and hope you might steer me in the right direction.

   Thanks,

   John Snyder   [email protected]

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   lwj2 | Apr 27, 2005 04:40am | #4

   I've got the same scroll saw.

   Blades change a bit slowly, but it cuts a dream.

   Delta still supplied parts when I rebuilt mine, and they're available on E-bay on occasion.

   Here's a url for the manual.

   http://www.owwm.com/files/PDF/Delta/1962-24ScrollSaw.pdf

   Ta,

   Leon Jester
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   tailsorpins | Apr 27, 2005 09:11pm | #5

   As they've all said, you have a great machine,  I have a similar carrying the Atlas brand-name and it accepts most of the Delta parts.  Your variable speed model is the elite version.  The entire upper arm of most of these is removeable, allowing the use of sabre saw blades in the lower chuck only for the effect of unlimited throat depth.  I have the undertable blade supports, but have never tried it!

   The 6-40 thread blade screws are a standard gunsmith item if you need slotted or socket-hex replacements.  Just keep oil in the crankcase and lightly lube the upper tension mechanism .... these seem to run forever with the bare minimum of maintenance.  Your vari-speed drive will require some additional lubrication, but the proper manual covers it, if I recall.

   John

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   oldfred | Apr 28, 2005 04:58pm | #6

   butch,

   I had two of those for thirty years in my school shop and wouldn't dare to guess how many twelve - fourteen year olds used them as their first staionary power tool.  I think they cost ovet $500 in the sixties.  Rebuilt them several times and as far as I know they are still running.  One was eight years old when I inherited it.  When the cheap tabletop models arrived on the market I started picking up the $100 models and the kids liked the cheapies better - easier to change the blades and they seemed to handle smaller blades better.  At $100 per machine, I could get a lot more students working at one time.  For large radii I preferred the old Delta.  Also handy because of the 24" throat.  In my mind I can still hear the distinctive sound of those two machines.  You got a good deal for $50!

   oldfred

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   JPGrant | Nov 03, 2015 07:27pm | #8

   What grade of oil do I use in my Rockwell 40-419?

   I have had a Rockwell Scroll saw  40-419 for several years.   I need to replace the oil that luberictes the inner working parts.   I found a manual on line, and it quoted useing a light oil #10.   I am not sure where to purchese this oil.   I would appreciate you help in finding this replacement oil.