Delta 14" Bandsaw Restoration | How To Restore Your Classic Bandsaw Machine

[@jameshoiby]

"Look at that gross Onan green". HEY! My great uncle (DW Onan) picked that color about 100 years ago. I grew up with Onan Green equipment and paint cans everywhere. :) I searched out this video because I'm restoring a Delta bandsaw and drill press that my dad (Onan Chief Engineer) got from his Onan shop in the 1940s. Thank you for the FANTASTIC video!

[@BurnToastification]

I was just gifted one of these saws from my grandmother recently. The saw used to belong to my grandfather who bought it brand new many years ago. I recall my grandpa teaching me some of the basics of carpentry with this saw. As of 5 years ago, shortly before my grandpa passed away, the saw still worked beautifully. I’m excited to get it all cleaned up and ready for many more years of use. Thank you for posting this very in depth video. I’ll be sure to reference it.

[@Conradlovesjoy]

Cant wait to get started on my Delta Milwaukee 1944 band saw.

[@partsandresto]

Get after it brother!

[@timothymoen2139]

I love those old bandsaw with cast iron base , the old machinery is the best. You did a great job in restoring that bandsaw from the 1950's it looks so beautiful, keep up the good work.

[@JameyDenison]

Great job on a classic bandsaw. I have the 243280 model. It is almost identical. I was thinking mine was probably made in the 1950's, but now I'm not sure if it may be newer than that. The knobs on mine are all chrome plated. The motor is shot but I have an old Dunlop grinder motor that will replace it. Mine is a faded gray color. I like the paint color on yours, I may try to find some paint more like that and repaint mine. The table was very rusty, but not pitted. It cleaned up beautifully. these old machines are made to last if taken care of. I got it and another 2003 Craftsman bandsaw and a Grizzly 1x30" belt sander for around $85. I love it when those deals come along. Thanks for the great video, very satisfying seeing this old champ brought back to life.

[@SilverWedge]

I love the look of the old castings. The old badges are like icing on a cake.

[@tomhoehler3284]

Great video. I restored my 1948 Milwaukee 14 inch metal cutting band saw a few years ago, luckily the 3/4 hp Century motor just needed a good cleaning and rewiring the starter switch. The wheel tires were in good shape so I didn't replace them.These are very well made as your video showed. I am very pleased with the machine as I'm sure you are. Thanks for posting.

[@theclosetcarpenter7172]

I am so grateful for channels like yours! I have a Delta 14 inch model 28-245. I couldn't get the top wheel off to change the bearing. Thanks to your video I now feel safe enough to take it off with a little more elbow grease

[@devinteske]

I just bought one of these machines for $100 at salvage. It runs amazing! I can’t wait to follow in your footsteps

[@keithyoung7]

Nice work, always pleased to see old neglected tools/machines restored and treated with care. Im 71 and my rusty bit could do with a bit of buffing up.

[@edwinleach7401]

Well done. Beautiful machine. Good for another 50 + years.

[@KoolFJ40]

Just picked up one of these metal/wood saws yesterday. 1965 model. I will use your tear down as a guide when I do mine. Appreciate all the hard work that went into the restoration, AND the video documentation.

[@DavidGarcia-sx8th]

just got an old school delta...myself...and redoing it all from paint and everything wish me luck dambbbb its great to enjoy this kind of stuff.....

[@emilyrobinson6080]

I just picked up the wood cutting version of this saw, a few years older than yours, for $60. Somebody painted the whole thing green ( like they sprayed it all down with spraypaint without bothering to clean off any crud or remove any parts) so im tearing it totally down and going through it to repaint and clean everything. Ive needed a bandsaw for years and im so happy to have found this nearby and for a great price. I *am* wishing I could find the lower assembly with the metal cutting gearbox to have that capability but even without it these saws are such amazing machines.

[@WarriorKidd06]

Great job on this restoration. You turned that thing into something that can rival machines today.

[@macculp981]

This was extraordinarily informative. Thanks in advance for helping me restore my "new to me" Hitachi.

[@jdickborron1]

this guy cracks me up. I love the brutal honesty. "well, it's obviously ugly AS right now" "These pink cups are great, I stole them from the hospital"

[@partsandresto]

Haha. Welcome aboard JMike!!

[@chrisgraham2904]

Beautiful old quality machine and you gave her the respect that she deserves. A true restoration....not just lipstick on a pig. Now better than factory new with motor and belt upgrades.

[@Painless61]

You rescued a Part of History ... good Job Sir 👍🏽

[@partsandresto]

Thanks brother!

[@dianakesl1814]

I'm blown away by all the parts these old machines have. Great job. I just bought an old Rockwell for $50 and I know nothing about it.I'm trying to find some schematics of mine so I can learn a little about how it works. Thanks so much. (Rusty)

[@partsandresto]

Vintage machinery.org certainly has some

[@Painless61]

what a beautiful machine .... Good Job Sir ... 👍🏽

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Joe!!

[@russe11she11y]

I found out last week, after driving to the bearing supply house on Callowhill St. that Bearing and Drive Solutions (BDS) bought the business of Phila Ball and Roller Bearing. BDS has locations in Cinaminson NJ, Lansdowne, Souderton and Lancaster if you need bearings day of. I’m currently restoring another Delta 14” and enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@Oldtimeytools]

Best video on the internet ever.

[@partsandresto]

Hahaha. I made it just for you.

[@ontargetthomunclesam3926]

Fantastic job well done Sir certainly do appreciate you taking the time to make a video of this

[@jx14aby]

Wow! What a project. Well done.

[@partsandresto]

jx14aby very kind of you to say! Thank you!

[@jx14aby]

@@partsandresto - How many days did it really take to complete?

[@shericreates]

I am so glad I found your channel! I inherited a garage full of tools dating back to my great great grandfather, as far as I can tell. I don't know what I will do with all the hand drills, etc., but I have 2 band saws, lathe, drill press, Shop Smith and on and on. I have no clue how to use the band tool or how it is put together so I will probably watch your video over and over trying to figure out mine. I don't think it is a Delta. It says Walker-Turner Company on it but looks about the same. Thanks for posting.

[@alanroach3692]

SWEET ! Love that Cast Iron base. I have the same machine out of the 70's (sheet metal base)

[@squarelevelplumb]

That is fantastic and great to watch.

[@partsandresto]

Glad ya liked it square!

[@jimfromri]

As a woodworker I really appreciated your efforts to restore vintage American iron. You have amazing talent.

[@partsandresto]

Thanks brother, it’s a labor of love

[@juginstr1019]

Great job !. Thanks for the video.The machine is just a fairy tale.

[@nezermv]

This little band saw has turned out to be the best tool purchase I've ever made kzbin.infoUgkx5ZrqmYO2uJq_nuU8TopyWxVzn8vqmPUL Once doing the set-up as per the included suggestions, this table top tool has been my go-to saw ever since (8 months as of this review). There are few things I wouldn't attempt with this saw. It takes up much less space than my table saw yet delivers twice as much punch. I've used it to create slices of wood no thicker than an 1/16th of inch by using the POWERTEC BS900RF Rip Fence. For small shop projects this tool can't be beat.

[@danedewaard8215]

Beautiful!!!! Nice work!!!!

[@martinfrance9791]

Did not look to have had a lot of use or abuse. You are very fortunate in finding such a lovely thing. And well done on the restoration looks fantastic.

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Martin!!

[@noellwilson1273]

martin France I agree. It’s a lovely find. Practically all there and in wonderful shape. It’s kind of grating to keep hearing “Oily, corroded, terrible, -“ If I could find one like that, I promise I’d talk nicely to it and tell it how good it looks for coming up on 70 years.

[@charleschan198]

My old dad has 3 Delta/rockwell saws. Industrial and old but prolly a decade or 2 newer than that one. Bandsaw blade snapped. Utube seems to say I need silver sauder to repair it. Scroll saw needs a new blade. His old Delta table saw is really heavey, solid and sturdy, the most beautiful table saw I have ever used in my life. It makes alot of newer saws with plastic parts and less power feel like toys

[@KevinJTracy]

Did you ever post a video about the motor repair or share a link to what resources you used for the motor repair? I'm having a similar problem with a 1/4hp Delta Scroll Saw motor from the 1940s. Repair shops are telling me to replace the motor, but I'd really like to keep the original with the tool if at all possible.

[@isaelsantana2037]

Very impressed looked great!

[@partsandresto]

Thank you!

[@ibodevelopment3187]

I have one build in 1949 .I took it completely apart painted it works like a charm

[@ShaukatHakim]

Very nice restoration!

[@partsandresto]

Thank you.

[@grandolddrummer]

Those new wheel bearings made a huge difference!

[@woodsmn8047]

I love these old delta machines...we used them in high school wood shop...thanks fer th' memories...Woodsmn...Oh I'm a 1944 vintage myself...so yeah I do recall when they were new

[@jimronchetto8592]

That was a beautiful restoration! New subscriber! For myself, I would probably use a gloss clear, but that's just personal preference. I hope you saved that beautiful old Century motor. Eventually, you'll run onto someone who can make it run as good as new. I'm looking forward to perusing your video library.

[@mentzer_]

Wow.. Amazing. I have always loved things that have history. Good work as usual my friend.

[@inclinedesigns]

Looks awesome, just picked up a 14" bandsaw today I plan to do a restore on it. very helpful video!

[@chrisgriffin8490]

Impressive, I like the fact that you actually make the necessary parts to properly restore back to full functionality. Thats how I do it, otherwise its just a cosmetic alteration!! Thanks for the content, keep it up!

[@PJGalati]

Watched for some classic Delta inspiration and you didn't disappoint! Picked up a few tips too. That machine looks awesome!

[@partsandresto]

P. J. Galati thanks PJ!!

[@wmsterlingwright]

Thanks for the Video. I have a Delta 14" I picked up at an estate sale for $75 and it cleaned up nice, but I think the gear box has issues. I feel more confident taking it apart now and finding out what might be wrong after watching this. I grew up in Tupelo in the 70s-80s, remember the Rockwell plant well.

[@richardtullius6419]

Wow, I love that saw. I just bought the same one, vintage 1955, last week, with the open stand, that enclosed stand you have is the best, mind telling us what you paid for it. Also, been looking at manuals on Vintage Machinery, absolutely need to remove he belt on transmission when in high speed mode,I believe later saws could keep both belts on, but manual I’m reading is very clear about it, can’t run both belts at same time. Beautiful saw, you did a fantastic job.

[@dasbull0101]

Great job bringing that old girl back to life. I really enjoyed the video.

[@partsandresto]

Michael Wilson glad to hear it brother, thanks for the sub, welcome aboard!

[@stephanieray6587]

So glad you showed the oil pan part as I don't think that the others did.

[@partsandresto]

Stephanie Ray you got it Steph!

[@stephanieray6587]

@@partsandresto It turns out that the restoration that Hand Tool Rescue and Jimmy DiResta did was of a strictly wood band saw, like mine... no oil pan to restore! My bad!

[@626pingj]

My wife is from Fishtown. I'm from the North East up near Bustleston and Philmont. We now live in Georgia. Nice job.

[@partsandresto]

Always nice to bump into Philadelphians on here!! Thanks for the kind words and for reaching out! I bet Georgia is beautiful this time of year.

[@clydew2357]

Great restoration. What a wonderful machine. Thanks for sharing.

[@ibodevelopment3187]

I have one built-in 47 ,I did the same restoration , love my band saw

[@partsandresto]

It’s a must have shop machine

[@dannyhenson3141]

Excellent video and restoration

[@rice0009]

I am impressed with the effort you put into restoring that lovely piece of history.

[@partsandresto]

Tim Rice thanks Tim! It was well worth it!

[@dnovello]

Once again. Great job 👍. Love your videos!!

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Paul! Insta @partsandrestoration for more

[@lyubomirlyubomirov9326]

Love this band saw! Greetings from Bulgaria.

[@H0kieJoe]

Fantastic job!

[@jdhalvo]

Dude! I restored the brother to your saw. I believe mine is a bit older, and I don't have that awesome cast base, but yours is the only other restoration I've seen with the gear reduction box. I'll have to send you a picture of how mine turned out...

[@Casterman2]

Restored a same era 12-14” 5hp table saw. Thing is a beast. The castings are amazing. Nice job! I used the same exact paint on mine!

[@mrtonyadkins]

Jimmy will be proud!

[@partsandresto]

Indeed sir, indeed

[@seansysig]

Great resto can't beat the old machinery!

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Sean, back when they made everything (mostly) properly

[@markharris5771]

A great restoration and great voice over explaining what you are doing. That’s important for people like myself who haven't got a clue but enjoy seeing old machines brought back to life. As someone with only 18% lung volume at my baseline, can I second your advice about looking after them. I’m not making any plans for my old age. A great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Mark! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! More soon!!

[@dianakesl1814]

Well make plans as long as you can!! I'm a 69 yo guitarist and decided to start a little woodworking since my wood don't work anymore, lol. (Rusty)

[@harley1969chuco]

Amazing !!!!! how does the drive belt work ??? with all the links does that make the saw vibrate?

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Very good restoration job 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍

[@partsandresto]

Кошмар Кошмар Thanks brother!

[@gvente87]

Nice work man, really makes me want to restore my Craftsman drill press that is about 10 years newer, you know the old “Power Bronze” colored ones- still a big hunk of American iron.

[@garyhunter6030]

All those glass beads flying around, thought you might be making a necklace for your wife/ girlfriend., lol, just kidding. Krud Kutter, great stuff, I use it to bathe in it after working cattle all weekend. Really enjoyed your restoration, great fun watching. Thank you.

[@royeubanks639]

Great job restoring the band saw. Excellent video. Subscribed after watching and i look forward to more.

[@partsandresto]

Thanks brother, welcome aboard. Tons tons tons more on Instagram @partsandrestoration

[@shawnjohnson7696]

Well done!

[@richkinseher298]

Awesome job, really great looking restoration.

[@brianw3222]

Those polyurethane tires are flat because newer wheels have the crown machined into the wheel. Well done video and restoration. I have a slightly newer version of that bandsaw but without the gear box for metal cutting. It is interesting how little that bandsaw has changed over the decades and how many companies have copied the design.

[@stjoes1231]

Wow!...Amazing video....thanks for sharing. Me, I have a 14-inch Grizzly Bandsaw purchased over 20 years ago new. At the time I could never afford a genuine Delta

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Steve! These puppies are expensive, even I restored ones.

[@pjsshop6677]

Great job I just bought a late 40 band saw, do you base the size of the saw by the size of the wheels

[@devinteske]

11:05 is that a fine wire wheel or coarse? Fine might be 0.008” wire and coarse often 0.014”

[@zafarsyed6437]

That was an incredibly well done restoration! Great seeing that machine brought back. Do have to say that I wasn't expecting you getting happy buffing away- my 6 yr old son was looking at the screen and asked if you were in pain grimacing...

[@partsandresto]

Zafar Syed 😂😂😂 my most sincere apologies my friend! 🙌

[@zippy3711]

Great Job. Love it.

[@ap45sontoolworks11]

Stunning job dude. Really great work.

[@partsandresto]

AP45 & Son Tool Works my man! Thanks for watching brother! When are we gonna see your work on film

[@FuzzykidSA]

Your observation of the guide material being a lot like knife handle material is spot on. That is a graphite impregnated micarta, I know that Tufnol sells the stuff but I would imagine quite a few companies make graphite impregnated phenolic (yours looks like a linen or canvas type).

[@partsandresto]

Calvin Kemp it really is the best available for the application IMO

[@carlosalvarez9521]

For the cast table I use Renassance Wax and works marvelous and I live in Florida were humidity is normally more than 70%.

[@josepcb2882]

Mejor que NUEVO 😀 FELICIDADES , por lo menos tiene que durar 70 años más. Saludos desde Barcelona Catalonia.

[@jtelander]

Thank you for this, very helpful. How did you transport it (and what position was it in) when you brought it home?

[@jbratt]

Nice! you got the cast iron base : ). I have done three of those but none with that base. Love that saw. thanks!

[@terribleadelaidedrivers8754]

Awesome work brother. I so want a full sized band saw for my shop.

[@partsandresto]

Terrible Adelaide Drivers thanks man! Keep up the hunt, they’re out there!!

[@mtmchenry]

Great video, enjoy the voice over with the extra info. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing more videos.

[@partsandresto]

Mike McHenry Thanks Mike, be sure to subscribe!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Awesome score and restoration on the Iconic Bandsaw all these years later and its still the most cloned Woodworking tool of all time i believe all the parts from the Harbor Freight , jet, Grizzly and a couple others all fit the Delta one of the bigger ones many people take advantage of is the extension part from Delta btw i believe i’m my Diresta casted his own knob using a faucet handle to make the mold and the other guy who is a retired Shop teacher on KZbin did the same i forget the channel name at the moment but he has several videos on the 14 “ bandsaws both metal and Wood as well as converting one to do the other and what parts to do it i’m also a fan of Rustoleum products you can save a few pennies buying it by the gallons and spraying it with our own gun/ i use a Campbell Housefeild HVlp self contained unit i bought over 15 years ago for under 200 dollars i ve even painted a car with the same unit spraying a 2 stage Dupont auto paint

[@omarcusihuaman4261]

i enjoy this video, awesome work!

[@mikelliteras397]

I’m working on one now. Purple power is great for taking paint off plastic models. Rustoleum has a color that matches the Delta gray.

[@reed1541]

Hey do you have any info on making one of those drill press wire wheel adapters?

[@brucejones4538]

Nice job!

[@gustavoortizdiaz7265]

Nice work! I always end up with extra parts after assembly.

[@nicholasstarnes2856]

Great video man

[@partsandresto]

Nicholas Starnes thank you!!

[@adamadkins9210]

You're hitting your stride, style wise. Keep doing the voice overs--I'm sure it's a pain to edit and combine the audio and video, but it so improves the quality of the video overall. It's also letting your personality come through to the viewers. Well done. And now about the shoes...

[@partsandresto]

Hahaha! Thanks Adam! Flipflops are out!

[@rebeccacaraska4112]

It's super hot in Sacramento. So I'm doing my Shopsmith Greenie 500 in a summer dress and bare feet. Flip flops try to kill me. Trippin on stuff I've left laying around. But I do keep my hair up .

[@veepsgarage]

great video and restoration!

[@BP-dc6ps]

Great video man! I have a late 1940's possibly early 50's 6" Delta Rockwell Jointer, 1970's(?) Delta Rockwell Drill Press and 60's bandsaw. This video makes me want to restore all three of them even though they're in far better shape and running great compared to this beautiful barn bandsaw you scored.

[@MegaJackd5]

Fantastic job

[@Kosmonooit]

How did you treat the bolts and screws beyond wire brushing them? ie recoat?

[@bobblaine1437]

Nice job. My dad had a similar model. Kind of sorry that I didn't have room for it when he offered it to me 20 years ago. BTW Carnuba wax, on the table makes it slippery and prevents rust. It won't soak into your wood.

[@samuelcoffman392]

Absolutely stunning work sir I'm surprised u dont have more subscribers than you do. I cant wait for u to do a full resto on the Bridgeport paint and all

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Samuel! Spread the word!!

[@SuperDave44Mag]

Can't sub to someone who wears flippy flops or man sandals in the work shop.

[@samuelcoffman392]

Sorry to hear that Dave you are greatly missing out the proper footwear isnt what makes good quality it's the persons personality and the content

[@SuperDave44Mag]

@@samuelcoffman392 well for me his personality showed poor judgment on proper footwear and safety precautions. I'll be the first to say something to the safety police nut balls on KZbin, but proper footwear is a must.

[@tanstaafl5695]

outstanding. thank you for this

[@enriquemendoza8209]

Fantastic. .. what was the turn around time? ???

[@partsandresto]

Enrique Mendoza hey man, thank you! 25 days start to finish.

[@enriquemendoza8209]

Well it looks great. I've done some smaller projects. I inherited a tablesaw which was never assembled. Pretty rusty but not bad. I find that getting started is the hardest part. Love the videos man.

[@treverpruyt5375]

Looks great! I've got a 1957 I just picked up and am getting back up and running. sad part is I don't have any of the pulleys(drive, high and low speeds) so I'm trying to find the right diameters but I haven't had any luck yet. Do you still have this saw? if you have the time could you measure the step pulley's and high speed pulley diameters and post them up? Thanks!

[@partsandresto]

Vintage machinery.org has all the data you need