Delta 14" Bandsaw Restoration | How To Restore Your Classic Bandsaw Machine

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This video will walk you through, step by step, how to restore an old bandsaw, namely the iconic Delta Band Saw of the 1950s. Follow along as I give insight into the restoration process, give tips and tricks, and drop a few dad jokes along the way.
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@chrisgraham2904 5 лет назад

Beautiful old quality machine and you gave her the respect that she deserves. A true restoration....not just lipstick on a pig. Now better than factory new with motor and belt upgrades.

@SilverWedge 4 года назад

I love the look of the old castings. The old badges are like icing on a cake.

@nezermv Год назад

This little band saw has turned out to be the best tool purchase I've ever made ru-vid.comUgkx5ZrqmYO2uJq_nuU8TopyWxVzn8vqmPUL Once doing the set-up as per the included suggestions, this table top tool has been my go-to saw ever since (8 months as of this review). There are few things I wouldn't attempt with this saw. It takes up much less space than my table saw yet delivers twice as much punch. I've used it to create slices of wood no thicker than an 1/16th of inch by using the POWERTEC BS900RF Rip Fence. For small shop projects this tool can't be beat.

@dianakesl1814 2 года назад

I'm blown away by all the parts these old machines have. Great job. I just bought an old Rockwell for $50 and I know nothing about it.I'm trying to find some schematics of mine so I can learn a little about how it works. Thanks so much. (Rusty)

@partsandresto 2 года назад

Vintage machinery.org certainly has some

@grandolddrummer 4 года назад

Those new wheel bearings made a huge difference!

@ibodevelopment3187 4 года назад

I have one build in 1949 .I took it completely apart painted it works like a charm

@lyubomirlyubomirov9326 5 лет назад

Love this band saw! Greetings from Bulgaria.

@inclinedesigns 4 года назад

Looks awesome, just picked up a 14" bandsaw today I plan to do a restore on it. very helpful video!

@juginstr1019 4 года назад

Great job !. Thanks for the video.The machine is just a fairy tale.

@yopasjim 3 года назад

Excellent job!

@danedewaard8215 4 года назад

Beautiful!!!! Nice work!!!!

@RickJames-n4d 10 месяцев назад

Thank goodness you said those tires suck. I struggled with those darn things for days and just gave up. Thought it was me.

@terribleadelaidedrivers8754 5 лет назад

Awesome work brother. I so want a full sized band saw for my shop.

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Terrible Adelaide Drivers thanks man! Keep up the hunt, they’re out there!!

@gustavoortizdiaz7265 4 года назад

Nice work! I always end up with extra parts after assembly.

@phooesnax 3 года назад

Excellent job. RI motors are awesome. The necklace fails. OEM.org has instructions to fix if you still have it.

@partsandresto 3 года назад

Got it running. It’s a video on my channel!!

@superkas 4 года назад

Wish I live in US and collecting these vintage beauty machine

@macbirt56 4 года назад

That "Lower Assembly" is the Trunnion. I know because I had to replace mine on my 10-325 Rikon a few weeks ago. I bought the saw for $140 cause the trunnions are no longer available for my year saw, 2012. So I machined one at my work and now I have a restored $1200 14" Rikon 10-325 Vertical Band saw. Yay me.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Damn, well played sir!!

@4vinos 2 года назад

have an old delta 14 inch bandsaw. I lost the ("pin"?) that holds the motor driven wheel which turns a belt. The wheel slides on a bar, and this bar has a slot where this pin goes into, to hold the wheel in a place. Your video shows the bottom wheel (time 638)with the slot and pin.

@rerawho 4 года назад

I restored the same band saw. The belt housing on mine I cast, very heavy. I didn’t know stamped housings were used.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Nice!

@eladsinay6914 2 года назад

what is your process to remember hot to put things back? assuming you wernt video taping it for this video, would you be filming yourself, taking pics, etc?

@BVM03 5 лет назад

I have the Rockwell/Delta 28-380 version and let me tell ya, the early version of the 2 speed gearbox seems way better. I have no idea why they changed to the internal shaft within the upper pulley shaft. The 140w oil gums up and will seize the shifter. The lever just seems way simple and easy.

@prozach5535 4 года назад

Purple Power is really good, full strength and it will remove the paint!

@partsandresto 4 года назад

I keep hearing that. Sounds like a winner. I’ll definitely try it again

@stephanieray6587 4 года назад

I too got a fence off eBay, but it did not have the rails... please, could you give me the measurements on them so I could work something up? Thanks, man! Such an incredibly helpful video!

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Dm me on Instagram @partsandrestoration and I’ll hook you up

@stephanieray6587 4 года назад

@@partsandresto Thanks so much... they want 200 for the fence with rails on eBay... freakin' jerks :-D

@devinteske 21 день назад

25:57 it’s pronounced two-puh-low, not whatever you said. I have been there. It’s the birthplace of Elvis Presley - whom is rolling over in his grave right now. Beautiful place. You should visit sometime

@thedude4632 4 года назад

Remove as you say, crud , also try la wonder from the dollar store. It will remove SOME paint so test a remote area . I use it to remove crud on my tractors , keep it damp not wet . I much cheaper .

@HandToolRescue 5 лет назад

Sensual.

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Hand Tool Rescue ha! Thank you, Sensai 🙏

@robertmellen8346 2 года назад

Where were you able to find the wheel bearings? Everywhere I look they're $50-$80 a bearing which is crazy.

@devinteske 21 день назад

11:05 is that a fine wire wheel or coarse? Fine might be 0.008” wire and coarse often 0.014”

@group7842 2 года назад

I bought a very similar bandsaw yesterday which I intend to restore. I shoulda stolen some cups from the hospital back when I had my kids! Three missed opportunities.....o well🤷‍♂️

@olenciozuzarte6715 4 года назад

I have a similar band saw made by pattani brothers but the parts are quite similar

@myharris 5 лет назад

Really beautiful job, and on a machine that amply repays the effort. Is it a keeper, or are you selling it on to fund the next project? Oh, and PS - check out Geoffrey Croker's video on nickel-plating; it's real simple and quick, and would bring those old nickel parts back to fresh as new (if that's what you're looking for!) All the best, keep em coming!

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Hermit Jimx thanks brother!! This baby is a keeper! Every craftsman deserves a good bandsaw

@carboumen7661 4 года назад

Nice....👍

@leenathan1533 7 месяцев назад

Need parts source for vintage delta bandsaw.... where do I go?

@scottsnyder9847 4 года назад

thats a noble project- what's with the open toed house shoes though?? can't imagine

@mandm1642 5 лет назад

Do you count your toes at the end of the day lol love the video I'm on the lookout for a similar one in the UK

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Mark Skeels yup, always have all 11 of them😂

@johngrace199 4 года назад

Figures...the forty-plus year old band saw guide adjustment mechanism is far better than that on my contemporary saw.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Haha, you know it, they don’t build them like that anymore

@BOFH402 4 года назад

Super Clean is a better degreaser in my opinion. I have used purple power before and it has left a greasy residue.

@AGCampagna 4 года назад

What a trophy

@arymonem 5 лет назад

Best part “200 bucks on eBay, freaking jerks”. Totally agree.

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Ary M it’s freakin highway robbery!! eBay used to be for selling stuff cheap! Gone are the days!!

@arymonem 5 лет назад

You did an amazing job, really enjoyed everything about this restoration. Thank you.

@ForBluRay 4 года назад

Where would I find that wire wheel you had in your drill press? I have many others, but I want one like that. Nice restore - Great editing.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Thanks Mike. It’s just a bolt with the hex head cut off that I used as an arbor

@ForBluRay 4 года назад

@@partsandresto - Perfect! Thanks again.

@peterevosirch7047 4 года назад

What is the name of your Blast cabinet i really like it?

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Peter Evosirch barrel blaster!!

@industrialarts3921 5 лет назад

Bellissimo!

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Thanks Brian!!

@jimthesoundman8641 4 года назад

12:10 Why didn't you pressure wash it all first? Yeah, you get rust sometimes, but it's already rusty, can't get much worse.

@scoutandlouie4652 4 года назад

Try Superclean

@ericperkins3078 4 года назад

Tupelo-(two'- pu- low) NOT (tuh-pel'- oh)

@H0kieJoe 3 года назад

Fantastic job!

@billseymour-jones3224 5 лет назад

'Very old - 1953 vintage' How dare you sir. I'm of 1953 vintage and am nowhere near being 'very old'. You kids....

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

bill seymour-jones And to think your generation calls US snowflakes.... 😂 thanks for watching!

@bigmikeh5827 4 года назад

bill seymour-jones 😂. 👍I’m with ya brother

@dantepoe4721 3 года назад

when making custom gaskets I know a secret to keep it lined up..... tape. ; 0

@partsandresto 3 года назад

Good plan!

@richardtullius6419 2 года назад

Wow, I love that saw. I just bought the same one, vintage 1955, last week, with the open stand, that enclosed stand you have is the best, mind telling us what you paid for it. Also, been looking at manuals on Vintage Machinery, absolutely need to remove he belt on transmission when in high speed mode,I believe later saws could keep both belts on, but manual I’m reading is very clear about it, can’t run both belts at same time. Beautiful saw, you did a fantastic job.

@KevinJTracy 4 года назад

Did you ever post a video about the motor repair or share a link to what resources you used for the motor repair? I'm having a similar problem with a 1/4hp Delta Scroll Saw motor from the 1940s. Repair shops are telling me to replace the motor, but I'd really like to keep the original with the tool if at all possible.

@brucebellows7772 4 года назад

Very nice job however I don't agree with your motor selection. I would use a TECF (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor for a dusty environment.

@Conradlovesjoy 3 года назад

Cant wait to get started on my Delta Milwaukee 1944 band saw.

@partsandresto 3 года назад

Get after it brother!

@ctiley2212 4 года назад

You think that is quality? That's rubbish, poor, very rough castings, bad coatings just to name two. My Taiwanese machine of similar vintage and size is so superior to this junk machine it isn't funny. America and quality are two words that never can be justifiably used in the same sentence.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

ctiley2212 k. Thanks your sharing your opinion. Be sure to subscribe 😁

@BMVLifestyle 3 года назад

I wonder if i can pay someone to do this to mine. I would love to do it myself but i dont have the time.

@antoniopecora9837 4 года назад

Did you use any oil or lubricant when putting the parts back together? If so, what was it? I have a Delta and doing my own restoration and following your video. Fingers crossed!

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Antonio Pecora hey bud. I think I used 3-1 oil on any moving parts.

@stevenh4772 4 года назад

I have a 1945 model that I have torn apart and am rebuilding. It's in fantastic shape just need some assistance in part reference...What size rubber did you use for the wheels? I was told, don't know the accuracy, that I would not be able to use a 14 in one as it would be to large. What size blade does it use also? and not but not least, bearings...any help would be greatly appreciated.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Steven Heldenbrand check out vintagemachinery.org for all the information you could ever want on this saw. Click manufacturers index, delta manufacturing, publication reprints, drop down menu for bandsaws. Good luck!

@garyhunter6030 4 года назад

All those glass beads flying around, thought you might be making a necklace for your wife/ girlfriend., lol, just kidding. Krud Kutter, great stuff, I use it to bathe in it after working cattle all weekend. Really enjoyed your restoration, great fun watching. Thank you.

@devinteske 21 день назад

I just bought one of these machines for $100 at salvage. It runs amazing! I can’t wait to follow in your footsteps

@50sKid 4 года назад

Damn bro, that's a ton of work. You could have milked that for a whole video series and I wouldn't have minded. ;-) Nice job.

@christianblankenship7683 4 года назад

You see nasty oil covered parts. I see parts that will have no rust! People say "Your truck has an oil leak." "That's not a leak. That's an Active Anti Rust Prevention System!"

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Christian Blankenship hahaha. I like your outlook

@timothymoen2139 3 года назад

I love those old bandsaw with cast iron base , the old machinery is the best. You did a great job in restoring that bandsaw from the 1950's it looks so beautiful, keep up the good work.

@jimronchetto8592 3 месяца назад

That was a beautiful restoration! New subscriber! For myself, I would probably use a gloss clear, but that's just personal preference. I hope you saved that beautiful old Century motor. Eventually, you'll run onto someone who can make it run as good as new. I'm looking forward to perusing your video library.

@macculp981 3 года назад

This was extraordinarily informative. Thanks in advance for helping me restore my "new to me" Hitachi.

@russe11she11y 2 года назад

I found out last week, after driving to the bearing supply house on Callowhill St. that Bearing and Drive Solutions (BDS) bought the business of Phila Ball and Roller Bearing. BDS has locations in Cinaminson NJ, Lansdowne, Souderton and Lancaster if you need bearings day of. I’m currently restoring another Delta 14” and enjoyed the video. Thanks.

@PaganWizard 2 года назад

I have an old Jet band saw, practically this saws sibling. I sure do wish I could find a base like this one for mine. My saw has a base made from thin angle iron, that bends rather easily. I'm going to try making a new base for it from 4x4's and 2x4's. If that doesn't work out, I'm trying to teach myself how to weld, maybe I'll weld up a new base for the saw as my first welding project. EDIT..........I actually just found the same base your band saw has on eBay for the low low low price of only $880, and it's local pickup only. AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NO!!!! Looks like I'm going to try building one.

@chrisgriffin8490 5 лет назад

Impressive, I like the fact that you actually make the necessary parts to properly restore back to full functionality. Thats how I do it, otherwise its just a cosmetic alteration!! Thanks for the content, keep it up!

@zafarsyed6437 5 лет назад

That was an incredibly well done restoration! Great seeing that machine brought back. Do have to say that I wasn't expecting you getting happy buffing away- my 6 yr old son was looking at the screen and asked if you were in pain grimacing...

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Zafar Syed 😂😂😂 my most sincere apologies my friend! 🙌

@gvente87 4 года назад

Nice work man, really makes me want to restore my Craftsman drill press that is about 10 years newer, you know the old “Power Bronze” colored ones- still a big hunk of American iron.

@jimmyrogers4177 4 года назад

There should have a pin in the hole in the front of table. The hole is in the center of the slot on the edge of the table. The pin keeps the table aligned on each side of the slot. It prevents the slots from moving up and down warping because of heat change etc. The pin has a hex head on it , it is slightly tapered. I think it would have been a nice detail to have painted the black hand made cover on the motor. It stands out being black.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Thanks Jimmy, I totally overlooked the pin! You’re the first to notice, good eye. I’m gonna look into it - this machine is at work in my shop

@charleschan198 3 года назад

My old dad has 3 Delta/rockwell saws. Industrial and old but prolly a decade or 2 newer than that one. Bandsaw blade snapped. Utube seems to say I need silver sauder to repair it. Scroll saw needs a new blade. His old Delta table saw is really heavey, solid and sturdy, the most beautiful table saw I have ever used in my life. It makes alot of newer saws with plastic parts and less power feel like toys

@larrybud Год назад

lol, this thing isn't corroded, just a bit dusty. Corroded is when you're breaking bolts and stripping threads and heads.

@AlexRides808 4 года назад

How do you not own a socket set?

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Perhaps I have many.

@tommyhill199 5 лет назад

RIP original motor. May you power a blender in small appliance heaven.

@cmichaelhoover8432 4 года назад

Very, Very nice work on a classic machine. My only nit is that you used POP rivets. Ugh! Solid rivets can be installed so easily and look 1000% better. Looking forward to more restorations.

@ghuber480 4 года назад

many years ago I worked for Delta. If you contact them with the model and serial numbers, they will send all of the appropriate safety stickers so you can update those as well. G

@incubatork 4 года назад

If you think that that machine is very corroded and frozon up you aint sean nothing, have a look at some other proper restorations from rusty scrapped parts. 15 minutes with a air gun and a bit of brushing would clean off 50%. Wish i could find one is such nice condition.

@PJGalati 5 лет назад

Watched for some classic Delta inspiration and you didn't disappoint! Picked up a few tips too. That machine looks awesome!

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

P. J. Galati thanks PJ!!

@carlosalvarez9521 Год назад

For the cast table I use Renassance Wax and works marvelous and I live in Florida were humidity is normally more than 70%.

@richardculbertson8027 4 года назад

Believe it or not scrubbing bubbles is great for degreasing turbo Tom's garage swears by it and he is very good at vehicle restoration

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Richard Culbertson nice! I’ll have to give it a shot!

@KJ7JHN 14 часов назад

Wherd you order the wheel barings from?

@jbratt 4 года назад

The tires I had did not need to be crowned because the wheels had a crown machined into the shape. The tires took that shape and worked perfectly.

@odietarceo 4 года назад

I'm working on a delta bandsaw right now. This is very helpful, thanks. And why did people back then slather their tools in paint? I'm dealing with 3 different layers of paint ugh.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Hahaha, they were thinking of us, the future restorers, hermetically sealing each part under 18” of paint. And god bless em for it

@jtelander 2 года назад

Thank you for this, very helpful. How did you transport it (and what position was it in) when you brought it home?

@MidwestToolReview 5 лет назад

Brother, I don’t know where you live, but if you lived in my neck of the Midwest woods, we’d be friends!!! Excellent work!!

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

Midwest Tool Review haha hell yeah we would brother! I’m in philly. Thanks for stopping in!!!

@williamhoward8319 4 года назад

i cut gaskets on board ship in58

@noneofyourbusiness9593 5 лет назад

Put some f#@*ng shoes on.

@partsandresto 5 лет назад

None Ofyourbusiness My wearing shoes is, well, refer to your username. Byyyyeeeee😘

@twlevens 3 года назад

Restoring one of these as we speak and was wondering what tire size you ended up going with. I purchased a pair off Amazon that look to be the exact same as yours.

@WarriorKidd06 4 года назад

Great job on this restoration. You turned that thing into something that can rival machines today.

@jimthesoundman8641 4 года назад

31:19 A wired lavalier mic is inexpensive and would make a world of difference.

@partsandresto 4 года назад

Thanks Jim. Any low end brand recommendations?

@jimthesoundman8641 4 года назад

@@partsandresto I would just go on Amazon and read the reviews. There are tons of different brands between $20 and $40. Just be aware that most of them are omnidirectional. So they pick up sound from all directions equally, that means traffic noises, air conditioners, etc might end up being a problem, but you can usually work around that. If you spend a bit more you can get a unidirectional cardioid version which only picks up straight in front of it. Those are generally better, but they sometimes have drawbacks also, like if you turn your head away from the mic, the volume will drop. That also can be worked around if you know how to use a compressor/limiter plugin during editing. The good thing about Amazon is they are pretty liberal with returns, if you don't like the one you bought, send it back.

@harley1969chuco 6 месяцев назад

Amazing !!!!! how does the drive belt work ??? with all the links does that make the saw vibrate?

@blackpepperboy 4 года назад

Nice machine! High Quality. Nice restoration! Unlike thOse modern cheap stuffs made in china. Won't last a decade.

@jjthegreat2798 3 года назад

i just got this saw from my boss his father gave it to him and he wanted to get rid of it. Im going to do a restoration on it but ive never done anything like this. Do you have any tips or diagrams you can help me with or a website for old vintage parts i might need?

@treverpruyt5375 3 года назад

Looks great! I've got a 1957 I just picked up and am getting back up and running. sad part is I don't have any of the pulleys(drive, high and low speeds) so I'm trying to find the right diameters but I haven't had any luck yet. Do you still have this saw? if you have the time could you measure the step pulley's and high speed pulley diameters and post them up? Thanks!

@partsandresto 3 года назад

Vintage machinery.org has all the data you need

@davidkraiger4377 4 года назад

Beautiful job. But I think that that blade guard on the left side going from the bottom to the top is on backwards that Gap should be to the inside of the saw. At least that's the way it is on my bandsaw

@Ismlor 2 года назад

23:56 maybe flip that washer over so the burr is not against the bearing. ..... or you could reduce the diameter in your lathe some. Nice job

@crustycurmudgeon2182 4 года назад

~23:00 Tires... I suggest BLUE MAX ULTRA DUTY URETHANE BAND SAW TIRES. Bought a set for my 1947 Tomlee Model 40 78" band saw. About $35.00. They're thick and mean to install, but man they're good.

@crustycurmudgeon2182 4 года назад

Guess I should've called that a 12" band saw (the wheels are 12"). The blade is 78"...