Vintage 4" Jointer Restoration Delta 37-290

This a complete restoration of a vintage Delta jointer model number (Cat. No. 37-290) produced in 1987. The restoration included stripping down the entire machine leaving no two parts connected, cleaning, painting, and repairing worn parts. Links to where all of the materials for cleaning, painting, etc. are below.
I forgot to show in the video what the liquid is that I used at 8:48. It is Evapo-Rust, which is a non-toxic and safe rust remover.
Thanks for watching!
Loctite Rust Neutralizer: amzn.to/3OC3HKd
Evapo-rust Rust Remover: amzn.to/3idGqCb
WD-40 (for rust removal): amzn.to/3F45tR1
Naptha (for cleaning grease/grime): amzn.to/3GOKNha
White Lithium Grease (not the same brand as what I used in the video, but it is an equivalent): amzn.to/3GOTI2r

[@skepticjoe]

I picked up a much old version of this jointer. It's on my to do list. Thanks for sharing.

[@1836craftsman]

There’s very little difference between this jointer from the mid 1980’s and the earlier Rockwell models back to the 1940’s. I also restored a 1980’s Unisaw where all of the internal components were pretty much identical to the early models. It’s incredible how little these Rockwell/Delta machines changed over the years.

[@KhaledFHashem]

Very Enjoyable to watch. I might tackle mine! cheers!

[@1836craftsman]

Thanks! Hopefully the video helps you get through yours.

[@joem924]

Great job!

[@1836craftsman]

Thanks!

[@joem924]

@@1836craftsman we just bought an old 6” walker turner. Hopefully it comes out as good as this one 😅

[@1836craftsman]

Awesome! I hope the video helped. A lot of these old machines are very similar. Good luck!

[@davidt8438]

Well done sir. She looks healthy again. What kind of paint did you use And what color?

[@1836craftsman]

Thanks! I used a Sherwin Williams oil based paint for metals. I actually restored a Unisaw from the same era last year (late 1980’s) and had some paint leftover that I used. I took a piece of the Unisaw to Sherwin Williams and had them match the color. They matched it perfectly. I still have the can if you need to know the exact color mixture. Let me know and thanks for the comment!

[@kuma303]

Great restore! What was it that you sprayed before paint? And what kind of paint did you use? Looks really nice.

[@1836craftsman]

Thank you! What I sprayed before painting is a product called, Loctite Rust Neutralizer. You can spray it on lightly rusted surfaces and it prevents future rust and acts as a primer coat for painting. As far as the paint itself, it’s an oil based Sherwin Williams. I took a piece of another delta machine and they matched the color perfectly.

[@garyhamlin425]

I need a sawdust diverted any ideas

[@1836craftsman]

I would probably remove the dust chute altogether and build a something that mounts directly underneath that I could attach a dust collector to. The chute doesn’t really seal well and has a very large opening at the bottom. I don’t actually have this jointer anymore, since I got a larger one so this is mostly from memory. I hope this helps.

[@Exyt]

What is the weight of this jointer?

[@1836craftsman]

If I had to guess, I’d say about 125-150 lbs. I don’t have it anymore and the manual doesn’t say how much it weighs.

[@Exyt]

How can i get one in Europe? I really want one. 😢

[@1836craftsman]

Oh, man! Sorry, I don’t think I can help you with that.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Pickup a compressor and a sand blaster. Rust removal on reconditioning / restoration is easy. Messy, but easy!😂

[@1836craftsman]

Oh yeah, you’re absolutely right. I’d like to get a sand blaster one day, but I’m making it work with what what I’ve got. I’m also somewhat limited on space so I have to be judicious in my tool acquisitions. Great suggestion!

[@frankmagaro6686]

I’d use dremel or die grinder with wire wheel vs super expensive air compressor to keep up with sand blasting