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   roninfante | Sep 11, 2003 12:33pm | #1

   Andrew,

   The situation is mildly convoluted.  Rockwell bought Delta and called the tools Rockwell-Delta.  Rockwell spun off Delta and the present day tools are called Delta again.  As far as your question is concerned: Which Rockwell bandsaw are you refering to?  If its one of the 14" models then the answer is probably yes.  You can contact Delta.  With only a little luck required you will be able to get the information you need.  They seem to maintain information on their old line of Rockwell Delta tools.

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   JeffKurtz | Sep 11, 2003 02:19pm | #2

   Lots of information at the Old Woodworking Machines site.  They have a forum and an entire section on Delta (including a vintage guide using serial numbers.)
   http://www.oldwwmachines.com/

   Jeff

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   JohnWW | Sep 11, 2003 06:09pm | #3

   Andrewbo,

   If the saw is a 14 inch, cast iron frame, made in the U.S. model, the riser block should fit without a problem.

   John W. 

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   ETG | Sep 12, 2003 02:09pm | #4

   Unlike the Porter-Cable name that was dropped when Rockwell owned them, the Delta name always remained attached to the Rockwell parent name - hence Rockwell Delta.  And as previously stated, parts/accessories fit both branded machines.  My 70's vintage Rockwell/Delta 14 inch band saw has a one year old Delta riser block and accompanying parts - no problem.  My vintage 40's Rockwell/Delta Jig Saw still has all the parts available as well as blades.  Than's why you invest in the this product. 

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   TKanzler | Sep 12, 2003 05:10pm | #5

   Actually, there was a period of time, from the mid-70's until Pentair bought the product line in the 80's, when all the tools were called Rockwell International, the Delta name having been completely dropped due to consolidation.  This was the so-called "peace sign" era, from the logo's resemblance to a peace sign, and was considered the dark era of the Delta line (according to old 'arn buffs - kind of like the AMF years of Harley Davidson).  I recall in those days Rockwell was also painting the [really cheap and junky] homeowner line of tools yellow, to distinguish them from the industrial tools.

   But you're right in that you can still get parts dating back decades.  Parts are still available for my 1944 12" wood lathe (with cast iron legs) that's been in my family for 4 generations now, and Delta recently sent me a manual and parts list for it, gratis.

   Attached are a few pics of machines and tools with the peace sign logo, for your edification.Be seeing you...

   
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   EdHarrow | Sep 12, 2003 06:09pm | #6

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   Since we're talking old iron, anybody got a Delta bandsaw with a disc top wheel?  The current riser kit was, mostly, a fit.  the upper guide support for the newer saws is round, mine is hexagonal, so I had to get some hex stock for that.

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   TKanzler | Sep 12, 2003 06:22pm | #7

   Wow, what year?  30's maybe?  I think my Dad's 10" Homecraft has solid wheels, but that looks larger than a 10".Be seeing you...

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   EdHarrow | Sep 12, 2003 08:01pm | #8

   Tom, the best I can get from Delta is pre 1940.  I had to take the pictures to send them as those with whom I spoke didn't believe me, LOL.  Yes it's a 14"