Anyone Interested in a First Generation Delta 14?

[onocoffee]

Just came across a listing in Connecticut from a woman who's selling her husband's woodworking tools as he's now too old to continue doing woodworking (a shame). A lot of the tools are quite old but there's a couple Deltas that might be interesting - a drill press and bandsaw.

The bandsaw is from the 1934-1937 era and is part of the first generation of 14" cast iron band saws. This the model from which it all started. I got one earlier this year and restored it but this one looks pretty much original and seemingly in great condition - it even has the original work light, which I understand is much sought after. The stand it's mounted on looks original and the motor may be as well (mine has a 1/2hp motor which leaves me wanting).

If it wasn't a six hour drive from me, I'd probably already be on the way!

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[luvmytoolz]

That's really sad he's having to give up woodworking, I see this a lot on the forums, either too old or suffered too much RSI/joint issues over the years to continue. I'd be beside myself if I reached that stage.

But I'll bet he has some really nice old hand tools in that lot!

 

[jeffinsgf]

As someone who is approaching that day, it's best not to dwell on what you can't do, but do what you can and enjoy the memories of when you were 10 foot tall and bulletproof.

Nice shop. That's the best radial arm saw Craftsman ever made. There's a Norton Tri-Stone down on one of the shelves. That was the cream of the crop in sharpening for many years. I have the slow-speed version of the drill press. I have 4 different generations of that Craftsman grinder with various wire wheels, Scotch-Brites and grindstones. If you could see the front of that table saw, I'm pretty sure you would see "Craftsman 100". If it weren't 450 miles away, I would be all over that band saw. That's one of the few missing pieces in my vintage collection.

 

[smorgasbord]

Yeah, on the Inca mailing list a long time woodworker is having a "retirement sale." Sounds like he has a really nicely outfitted shop, and it's bittersweet to have to stop woodworking while giving the machines a new owner to continue.

 

[jeffinsgf]

Yeah, on the Inca mailing list a long time woodworker is having a "retirement sale." Sounds like he has a really nicely outfitted shop, and it's bittersweet to have to stop woodworking while giving the machines a new owner to continue.

I've been following that. It's starting to sound like it is going to turn into a shark-like feeding frenzy. You going?

 

[smorgasbord]

I've been following that. It's starting to sound like it is going to turn into a shark-like feeding frenzy. You going?

Yeah, it's close to where I live, and I figure that at least it'll be a good opportunity to meet some fellow woodworkers, if not an opportunity to pick up some used tools in good shape.

 

[jeffinsgf]

Did a woodworking show in that neighborhood about a thousand years ago. I seem to remember a really nice restaurant within sight of the Stanford campus that we enjoyed. Have fun. I'd love to be there and pick up some more Inca goodies.