Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can help me with this matter. I just
received a wonderful gift. My buddy gave me an old Rockwell bandsaw.
It seems to run but needs some restoration/cleanup. Is there anyone
out there that knows how to find a manual to this machine, as I nor my
buddy know how to arrange the belts to the pulleys? Also, are there
any books on restoring old machinery available and reccomended? The
only things that I know about this is it is a Rockwell 14" bandsaw,
series no. 28-300, serial no. FR-4908. Cast on the arm of the machine
is : 5-3-73 and LBS28. This might be the date of manufacture. I would
love to get this machine back to working condition. Any help is
greatly appreciated.
Doug
"Doug" wrote in message
> only things that I know about this is it is a Rockwell 14" bandsaw,
> series no. 28-300, serial no. FR-4908. Cast on the arm of the machine
> is : 5-3-73 and LBS28. This might be the date of manufacture. I would
> love to get this machine back to working condition. Any help is
> greatly appreciated.
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> "Doug" wrote in message
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>> only things that I know about this is it is a Rockwell 14" bandsaw,
>> series no. 28-300, serial no. FR-4908. Cast on the arm of the machine
>> is : 5-3-73 and LBS28. This might be the date of manufacture. I would
>> love to get this machine back to working condition. Any help is
>> greatly appreciated.
>
> http://www.owwm.com/
>
>
Not to mention that this saw is about 90% the same as the recent Deltas. So
go to Delta's site, http://www.deltamachinery.com/ get the number for the
manual, and call 'em for a copy.
Until then
http://www.acetoolrepair.com/model_search_engine.asp?keyword=28-300
I have a Rockwell/Delta mod. 28-200 band saw. I guess somewhere along
the line Rockwell and Delta merged. I found a manual for mine on Delta's
site (http://www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=132) but not yours. My
guess is they are very close. If you have a jack shaft with extra
pulleys and belts, you may have a metal cutting saw. They add the extra
gear reduction to slow the blade down. I'll skip the gloat on how I got
mine, but after a new motor, tires and guide blocks it works great!
Good luck!
Tom
Doug wrote:
> Hi,
> I was wondering if anyone can help me with this matter. I just
> received a wonderful gift. My buddy gave me an old Rockwell bandsaw.
> It seems to run but needs some restoration/cleanup. Is there anyone
> out there that knows how to find a manual to this machine, as I nor my
> buddy know how to arrange the belts to the pulleys? Also, are there
> any books on restoring old machinery available and reccomended? The
> only things that I know about this is it is a Rockwell 14" bandsaw,
> series no. 28-300, serial no. FR-4908. Cast on the arm of the machine
> is : 5-3-73 and LBS28. This might be the date of manufacture. I would
> love to get this machine back to working condition. Any help is
> greatly appreciated.
> Doug
>