Delta Band saw vibration

[Janderso]

All done.
New lower wheel, all new bearings, new belts, tires, blades, moveable skid and a bit of paint.
The vibration is greatly improved. The strange noises have gone and the shift mechanism works as designed.
This is a very handy saw. I like having the wood capability-plastic, aluminum etc.
I spent way too much on it but I just couldn't stop once I got started.
It's not for sale. --
I just noticed the blade guard is not installed in this shot.

 

[coffmajt]

All done.
New lower wheel, all new bearings, new belts, tires, blades, moveable skid and a bit of paint.
The vibration is greatly improved. The strange noises have gone and the shift mechanism works as designed.
This is a very handy saw. I like having the wood capability-plastic, aluminum etc.
I spent way too much on it but I just couldn't stop once I got started.
It's not for sale. --
I just noticed the blade guard is not installed in this shot.
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Its nice when you go to the efforts you did on this project and everything starts to work as it was intended to. Good work and report -- jack

 

[ACHiPo]

Nice Jeff!

 

[Ulma Doctor]

i'm happy that you got to the bottom of things!
well done!!!

 

[DavidR8]

Well done Jeff.
I’m glad you sorted out the problem.
I’d love to find a saw like that!


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[darkzero]

Very nice. Sooooo..... how much you want for it?

 

[Janderso]

Very nice. Sooooo..... how much you want for it?

$2,500 should do it
I understand these went for around $2,100 adjusted for inflation.
That was a lot of money for a band saw back in the 70's.
In today's money, A Jet metal/wood 14" band saw will run about $1,700 out the door.
I had one, it burned in the fire. It was a nice saw.
I sure would like a cast iron base.