Anyone know anything about this particular saw? I called Delta and
looked through the owwm website but haven't had much luck. When I
called I gave the lady the serial number (1524032) and she said it was
mfd. in August of 1971, but she didn't have any other information. She
also said "the x is actually a 4", meaning she thought I read it wrong.
I've looked - it's definitely an x. She punched in the serial number
and it came up that the machine was a 28-345, and not the 28-3X5 marked
on the plate. Who knows.
I have an opportunity to bid on one at an upcoming auction and I was
hoping to find out what it's "worth". The new Delta 20"ers go for
around $2k. I'm in the market for a good bandsaw and if I can get this
one cheap, I'll tweak it out with new guides etc...
Thanks.
JP
Mike Berger wrote:
> You want this for woodworking? It's really designed as a metal bandsaw.
> I don't think you'll get it for $ 300 either, but it won't be a great
> woodworking bandsaw (slow speeds, wide blades) and may not be worth
> your time and trouble.
It went for $775, and you're right, it was set up for metal.
JP
Look here. http://www.acetoolrepair.com/DeltaHtml/BS/BS4A.htm
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anyone know anything about this particular saw? I called Delta and
> looked through the owwm website but haven't had much luck. When I
> called I gave the lady the serial number (1524032) and she said it was
> mfd. in August of 1971, but she didn't have any other information. She
> also said "the x is actually a 4", meaning she thought I read it wrong.
> I've looked - it's definitely an x. She punched in the serial number
> and it came up that the machine was a 28-345, and not the 28-3X5 marked
> on the plate. Who knows.
>
> I have an opportunity to bid on one at an upcoming auction and I was
> hoping to find out what it's "worth". The new Delta 20"ers go for
> around $2k. I'm in the market for a good bandsaw and if I can get this
> one cheap, I'll tweak it out with new guides etc...
>
> Thanks.
> JP
>
You want this for woodworking? It's really designed as a metal bandsaw.
I don't think you'll get it for $ 300 either, but it won't be a great
woodworking bandsaw (slow speeds, wide blades) and may not be worth
your time and trouble.
Jay Pique wrote:
> Thanks for the link, Tom. I'm off to the auction. I think I'll go as
> high as $300, which I'm sure won't win it. I just don't want to get
> into yet another major tool restoration project right now unless I can
> steal it!
>
> JP
>