Delta Unisaw Restoration: Part 1

[@PaulA-uz5tk]

I have the exact 1944 Delta Unisaw. My uncle gave it to me 40 years ago. It’s been a faithful friend for a long time.

[@e.dbogan6266]

Thanks for the rebuild videos. I can appreciate the difficulty but not in finally putting it all back together and it works! My saw is a vintage Craftsman built in the 50's. It had been stored in a garage under a leaky roof, so you can imagine how the table top looked. The worm drive screws to raise and tilt the blade were caked with years of sawdust and crud. The rip fence was bowed, and a lot of cleaning and painting was done, but the result is I have a decent table saw now. Thanks for the memories (they're pleasant now but not when going through the difficulties getting there.)

[@denjon5959]

HELP! Excellent video! I'm restoring a mid 40’s Delta UniSaw. I’m reassembling it and I’m curious what to do with the gauge block that bolts to the front trunnion bracket. By my paint lines the gauge block seems to be in a different location now then it was when I unassembled it. Should the gauge block be touching the side of the trunnion gear to support it? If I adjust it so that it doesn’t touch I’m not sure what the gauge block would be doing. Is the gauge blocks purpose to align the swing of the trunnion bracket?

[@rodneykeeling1637]

I have one that looks a lot like that thats 100% complete

[@karentodd9436]

I have a 1948 delta/Rockwell unisaw. It’s in good condition. Need to sell it. What would be a good asking price?

[@merylturner9900]

I have a Rockwell 10" Tilting Unisaw that runs on 220V. I need to know what premise cable run form 20 amp fuse to outlet. I have been told SOS cable, #12-3C ThhT PVC 3 phase with ground. What is correct?

[@JohnDauffenbach]

What brand is motor, mine is a marathon?

[@iancrossley6637]

You don't show removing the cast iron table even in Pt2.

[@SeamlessFab]

I removed it Ian. It looks great under there don’t worry about it.

[@Peter-od7op]

Have a delta table saw needs painting anyone no where i can get paint

[@antigen4]

i replaced the bearings in the unisaw motor and trunion - NOT something i would EVER opt to do again - i hope i never need to! what a nightmare!! took WEEKS and lots of orders from amazon and hour long trips to machine shops!!!!!!

[@mcsadapted]

Hi -- I'm thinking of buying a 1947 34-405... do you have a positive experience with your unit?

[@antigen4]

mine is a much later unit I think - late 70s maybe ... GENERALLY positive though I liked my powermatic 66 a bit better - better castings, bigger, more power, etc etc ... the delta's been okay though ... sorry probably not QUITE the encouragement you were looking for haha

[@mcsadapted]

@@antigen4 Thanks... this saw may be 1954 unit according to the serial number I was given. Not a bad price at $475...I have a tentative deal working to pick it up in the next few days.