1941 Delta 1340

[WarnerConstCo.]

I just picked this up on Sunday.  Now I just need a big planer and jointer.

 

[mattfc]

I just picked this up on Sunday.  Now I just need a big planer and jointer.

Man.. on the last photo, I can see why spindle moulders get their dangerous reputation, not limit stops on that bit, I could see how you could get some very nasty kickback on that!!

 

[ajones]

Yes its great to see such an old machine if it could talk it would have a few tales I'm sure,but I feel it should have been left back in 1941 I see the cutters flying through the air [scared]

 

[chrisrosenb]

Nice score Darcy.

I would get rid of that cutter head though.

Do you have 3 phase electric?

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I am looking for a building with 3 phase, it is time to start up a good shop.

They still make cutters for those heads Chris. [unsure]

It came with 30 1/2" spindle cutters for mouldings and such.

It is wireable for 220 or 440 3 phase, I ordered a VFD for it so I can get it tuned up.

I still can't believe it had a 1 1/2 hp 3 phase motor.

 

[chrisrosenb]

The VFD is a good way to go.

"They still make cutters for those heads Chris."

I know they still make cutters for the cutter head although I believe the newer heads are a safer design.
But look at the picture of the head above and imagine how big of a bite it will take if you ever get fingers in it.
It is very much like the square cutter heads on old jointers. They do not nibble, they chop.
I have seen the results from both types of heads when things go wrong.
   

 

[waho6o9]

Get rid of that widow maker. Safer designs are available.  Good luck with your new to you shaper!  [eek]

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Get rid of that widow maker. Safer designs are available.  Good luck with your new to you shaper!  [eek]

I looked at some SCMI's and a couple Powermatics but, the old delta kept calling my name.

I bought it for one purpose, I want to make interior doors.

 

[woodtradesman]

From what I heard, those 1-1/2 HP motors are actually pretty darn capable for cope and stick.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

From what I heard, those 1-1/2 HP motors are actually pretty darn capable for cope and stick.

That is what I am being told over and over.

Hopefully I will find out in a couple weeks.

I want to take her apart and give her a once over and sand it down and give her a fresh coat of paint.

 

[Rob-GB]

That cutter system is what was known as a Slotted Collar Head (also known as a French Spindle Head) and has been banned over here for a couple of decades. They have a very bad rep' but were really good for handrailing jobs, so long as your hands and digits kept out of the way [wink].

What size spindle arbour is it and can you swap it out for a different arbour, to be able to use limited blocks for safer working (by 'limited' I mean limited in the amount each blade removes per pass, not limited as in can only do few tasks)

Also can you get a power feed to fit on it, keeps fingers out of the way and improves the end result, for most door making tasks it would be a huge assistance. (Negates the need for an assistant on the outfeed end)

If you need any general info on using spindle moulders/shapers let me know as I have used various makes for many projects over the years and have a very good understanding of them, (and all my digits ;D)

Below are a couple of pics of limited cutter blocks and a selection of cutters to fit the CMT block that needs two cutting knives and two limiting (dull) knives. That I own and use.

Rob.

Edit to add info on French Head.

 

[waho6o9]

Grinding Custom Shaper Knives
by Jed Dixon on November 26, 2010

Great article in  This is Carpentry.  www.ThisisCarpentry.com  It has a nice video and book selection as well.    [big grin]