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I don't really have a "thing" for old arn but the combination of being cheap and wanting quality has definitely led my tool acquisitions in that direction.
1939 "Four Footer Unisaw"
Similar vintage Delta bandsaw
And a Delta scroll saw from the same era (I really should sell this one as I don't see using it much. Let me know if you want it
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All 3 came from an estate in the Milwaukee area just a short distance from the old factory.
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mayo2442 said:
Here is a drill press I noticed recently on CL. The seller said it works and the only thing he is aware of that is missing is the belt guard. I am thinking about going to look at this. Any ideas on things to check or I should know about this one? Is the price reasonable?
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/tls/3527093507.html
Not too bad a price, definitely not killer. A buddy of mine is selling me a DP220 (bench version) for $150. I try to talk him down at least $100 considering the fact that it needs new paint.
If it's 3 phase, work that in, too, as you'll need to buy a VFD for it (~$150).
Semper fi,
Brad
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Here are a couple of my recent additions.
1953 Unisaw
Burlington drum sander 24"
1969 Delta HD shaper
1944 Delta HD shaper
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Cool thread. Lots of great machines up there.
A couple of mine.
1946 Unisaw
1950s Atlas Jointer
1950 Boice Crane Band saw
1940s Craftsman Combo Sander
1950 Delta Scroll Saw
1940s Crescent No9 TS
1976 Rockwell DP
1914-1915 27" Hermance Machine Co BS (Silver Made)
Not ready for work yet.
THis one is actually in service I just haven't taken an updated photo yet.
1940 something Walker Turner RAS. The geared head gives a 4.5" depth of cut with a 12" blade.
1940s 8" Crescent Light Jointer
Yates American J-180 18" Planer
and last but not least another not ready for work yet a late 1800' lathe by I don't know who. Still trying to figure that out.
Sorry for the long post. This has been kind of cathartic and eye opening. SWMBO might be right.
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Interesting thread. Here are some examples by decade.
1920s, Gallmeyer & Livingston Mortiser.
1930s, Heston & Anderson Bluestar 12" bandsaw
Along with some others that joined a party.
1939, Delta 1460 lathe
1940s, Unit Electric Tool Company router and router table.
1959, Powermatic 90 lathe
1960s, Acme 2C edge sander.
1970s, Delta 46-111 lathe and Craftsman pedestal grinder.
I've had a few others.
Bill
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I'll bite too:
No idea how old:
Model 900 RAS
South Bend 10k:
WT 900:
Ag
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Unisaw A100 said:
Unisaw A-100
THE glamor shot!!!
Doug
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Here's my 1942 Power King scroll saw, now rigged as a sander since I got an RBI.
We do segmented turning, not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
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Restored this a few years ago and have been adding little extras over the years. Nicknamed the drill press of death.
Slav
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Newton Borer Before:
After:
There is a lot more packed in my shop, but it is very similar to everything else posted.