Fixing My Vintage Delta Table Saw: Replacing Bearings and Hard-to-Find Parts!

This Delta 10" table saw is a beast from the past, but after almost 30 years of loyal service, the motor bearing finally gave up. What I thought would be a simple repair turned into a full-blown battle! The timing pulley wouldn't budge no matter what I threw at it, and when it finally did, it broke. Of course, they don't make replacements anymore! So after a long search and a few choice words (heavily edited out), I finally got it back together. Watch as I tear into the motor, fight with those stubborn bearings, and tackle a repair that put my patience to the test. If you love DIY repairs, vintage tools, and a good struggle, you're in the right place!
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[@outsider238]

Damn girl! You are amazing! You can fix anything! I admire your skills. Excellent job on repairing your saw! 😁

[@RandiRain]

Thank you. My father was a mechanic, and my mom was a seamstress.

[@outsider238]

@@RandiRain Excellent skills to pick up from them!

[@johnnyboy-lu9xs]

@@RandiRain and we all no what yor sin was , i mean yor son ;)

[@twinwankel]

Well, this effort is excellent learning video on how to make do without specialty tools (except the gear puller). However you could have bought pullers that have lower profiles that could be inserted in there without cutting notches in the timing pulley saving you the problem of looking for a replacement. I learned the hard way working on cars that it's always better to have the right tool to do a somewhat complicated job. You end up saving time and money that way.

[@RandiRain]

You can't find low profile gear pullers at Harbor Freight for $21. If I was going to have to pay a lot of money for something, I should just pay for a table saw. There were many ways I could go with this. I could have just bought a new motor and retro fitted it. The objective was to do it as fast and cheaply as possible, and to not put in more work than the saw it worth.

[@dartsleeper1]

I never heard a more satisfying “sonnavabitch” haha

[@John-1984]

It's always a good idea to clean up any rust from the shaft and put a thin coat of anti-seize on it before reinstalling the pulley. It'll help make it easier to remove next time.

[@scottwright388]

It looked like no knuckles were harmed during this repair...that's always a plus.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Great job , might suggest you getting a medium to large vice to hold your work .😊

[@wootofdoom]

That looked exhausting! But very rewarding to see you get it back and running.

[@INKY-JOHN]

Love your stuff, but I won't be fixing anything ever again !!!

[@michaelthomas3646]

a fair few knuckles have been wrapped with a ball-joint puller during my car maintenance course, usually the poor person that pulled the short straw to hold it all together. nice little idea of using a boot lace or something to hold all the legs together. probably cost as much as casting a new pulley in 24 carrot gold as to have one cast out of steel now especially as a 1 off, which to create a casting would probably mean it being made in sand which would be a 1 off mould, and that is without having to reshape the mould for any damage. great video Randi.

[@kewrock]

Why would the aluminum pulley be a problem? Chemical reaction only happens when it's wet. It's driving a rubber belt, so it's certainly strong enough. I have a Craftsman table saw about 15 years old. It's got a bag, slide out extensions on three sides, sturdy legs with locking casters. Sad thing is, all that looks great. But no matter how I square it up. It never cuts straight or square. The motor actually flexes under the table. It's junk. Hold on to that one as long as you can.

[@RandiRain]

There's nothing wrong with the aluminum pulley. First, the chemical reaction will take decades to happen, if it even happens. I'll be fixing something else before that happens. Of course it will wear out before a steel one would, but so what. I'll just get another if that's the case. I was just heading people off at the pass before they told me how I shouldn't have used the aluminum one, because another thirty years from now it's going to wear out.

[@saskia6750]

Love this Randi,lovely to see you goin the extra mile,this is me all over :) Lots of love from England and thank you for the video x

[@RandiRain]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@johnnyboy-lu9xs]

At 4:06 u reminds me off tab (k-p) boo at 53;)57 ..... #tanksma ; )

[@whathobbythisweek]

I can't be alone, Everytime I see a cat/s I start making the stupidest sounds from my face hole.

[@RandiRain]

Those cats have six claws. They're freaks.

[@Pixelwaster]

The tool you needed to start on the pulley is a pickle fork. Basically a wedge with a handle and the wedge has an open center. It looks like a long two prong fork for getting pickles out of the barrel.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Try to heat it up and add wax from Birthday Candle

[@frankie1138]

Hi Randi, Well repaired! 👍Good, if one can repair its own stuff.

[@RandiRain]

Thank you. My father was a mechanic, and my mom was a seamstress.

[@frankie1138]

So, the roots of your +++skills are clear. 👍😉 My father also built things at home, like cupboards and tables. He really enjoyed it. He explained to me, let me help him. Although, I didn't inherit the same skills, it's enough for minor building and repairs. My pleasure is to repair technical devices as e.g. watches. Digital watches as well, but (mostly) not on the soldering level.

[@mikebowers7161]

Well done!! I would have done EXACTLY the same as you if my saw broke. I absolutely hate buying instead of repairing. Good for you!

[@RandiRain]

I know. Because what am I supposed to do with the broken one? Throw it away? That's crazy. If I couldn't fix the motor, I could find another motor and fix it that way.

[@helperguy1360]

Incredible job! We need more videos of you repairing the unrepairable! You are amazing.

[@RandiRain]

Thank you. I edited out a lot profanity on this one. It's like working on a vehicle. Everything is heavy and stuck.

[@TinkeringJohn]

My air compressor would only build up pressure to 50psi. I removed the cover of the compessor where the check valves are and found one of the spring steel reeds broke in half. I measured how thick it was and cut the same size from a feeler gauge. Works good as new. Thanks for editing out the cursing (LOL). Good job Randi.

[@RandiRain]

I like it. Feeler gauge is a good one to remember for something springy.

[@petjamsto9058]

That looks like how my projects go, except for the success part. True life struggle. Nice work.

[@RandiRain]

I hear you. I have a router and a sander that needs work too, but I have backups for those.

[@georgemartinez1720]

Try some Blast penetrant Thin tap center of Pulley with Brass Punch

[@RandiRain]

Don't tell me what I needed to do. I beat the living shit out of it. I put a torch to it. I lubed, I oiled, I did ever damn thing there is to it. Tapping wouldn't have done a damn thing. It's almost thirty years old and it's been in an uninsulated shed the whole time.

[@ashawguy]

As you might remember, I too am a magician and so , I love watching your magic performances. You've got what it takes.. Getting to the point . This video is GREAT! You prevail! We viewers share your triumph over machines!!

[@johnnysmile01]

Hello Randi Rain it's good to see a new fixing video, wow that thing was a pain to get out good Lord

[@georgemartinez1720]

I would Bought another motor But She need that Pulley

[@RandiRain]

Thank you.. Very heavy work. I don't like that. It's like working on a vehicle.

[@johnnysmile01]

@@RandiRain you gotta do more Botoy Forcebot Laserbot Pyrobot Saturn videos those are my favorits 😍

[@crushedcan5378]

wait a second, this isnt a tomy product! so did you make the doctor octopus lookin thing?

[@RandiRain]

No, one of my other favorite companies that is nothing like they used to be. Same goes with Porter Cable.

[@WoLpH]

Is that the same Delta that creates (created?) those amazing (but very noisy) fans? Indestructible stuff... I've always been a fan.

[@RandiRain]

I don't know. Not sure.

[@Lion_McLionhead]

Time to restore a TOMY blade guard.

[@RandiRain]

Too safe, I don't think they allow those in Texas.

[@Ranger_Kevin]

I feel your pain... the number of times that I go into my workshop with the intention of building something, only to then find out that I first need to fix some tool that I need because it broke is so infuriating. Does not matter whether it is something "old and reliable" or something brand new (where the manufacturer made some kind of oversight that I need to correct before I can use the thing). "It just doesn't end", as AvE always says 🙂

[@RandiRain]

Aint that the truth. I have a router and an orbital sander that needs work too.

[@X6084ZW]

never-seize on the puller threads can be a benefit….

[@iplaymytele]

I Have Learned , working on different projects , not everybody that comments on a forum … is NOT a expert in their field …😹😹 many times , like when I was having a ignition coil condenser intermittently, breaking down on my distributor on my 1971 Karmann Ghia, the guy who actually figured out what the problem was , was just a guy like me …! His car was doing the same things …! , and lo and behold after a couple bad Chinese condensers , I was good to go …😎👍🏻 I have Three Black & Decker work mates….! They come in awful handy for so many projects. I would clamp this motor assembly in there so it wouldn’t Run around on me while wrenching on it…❤️❤️👍🏻

[@TinkeringJohn]

Saying NOT everybody is Not an expert is the same as saying some are experts.

[@RandiRain]

I can guess what the outcome of using an aluminum one is going to be, and I'm fine with it. That's what people don't think about.

[@iplaymytele]

@@RandiRain … I think it’s going to be just fine ….! They wouldn’t make it if they did not want you to install it …👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👀

[@swk38]

Cats!

[@RandiRain]

Those are outside, and they have six claws on their feet. They're freaks.

[@JeremyTutle]

Any woman that can appreciate a real Delta table saw is a keeper in my book.

[@stevendunn264]

In our disposable society no one fixes anything anymore. You are amazing. Gives me hope for our future.

[@MiguelDeMarchena]

Get someone with a lathe and make the part from steel instead of using aluminum spare parts, there are old tools that are 1000 times better than modern ones, note: a tip I learned long ago sealed ball bearings can last a lot more if you dill a tiny hole and pour a mix of grease and graphite that is one the best lubricants (sorry for my broken english).

[@twinwankel]

How exactly would you machine the teeth so precisely with a lathe? I don't think that's possible.

[@MiguelDeMarchena]

@@twinwankel search for making gears with a lathe videos for examples sir

[@georgemartinez1720]

Great tip but can't this Pull off the Seal and reinstall it

[@georgemartinez1720]

​@@twinwankelI would have Broach them

[@RandiRain]

I don't know of anyone with any kind of timing pulley making ability. Which means I would have to pay someone. I bet it costs more than the $50 I paid for everything to fix this. At that point, I might as well just go buy a new table saw.

[@rebekahdockstader8876]

Holy red-neck motor repair!!!! I love it !! Watch you weekly

[@RandiRain]

My dad would be proud.