Anyone recognize this band saw?

[Joe Melton]

I bought this off craigs list today. It is in mint condition, and appears to be old. The serial number is 87-2365, but I can't find a model number. Anyone have advice on how to find out more about this 14" saw? I can't find one like it on owwm.com.
There is a round metal plate on the front that says "Delta Milwaukee", but the serial number is on a rectangular plate on the rear that says "Rockwell".
I wish I had enough space to keep all the old machinery I would like to own.
Joe

[Joe Pelonio]

From this it could be from 1950, does it look that old?

http://www.owwm.com/Delta/VintageProject/Part1.asp

[Jim O'Dell]

Joe, if for no other reason, that is just a cool looking old machine!!! Great find!!! Jim.

[Roy McQuay]

Look it up at google. Delta still carries info on Delta/Rockwell tools. Rockwell was dropped by Delta in 1978, I believe. I don't remember what year Delta bought Rockwell International but you can get info from the Delta site. Hope this helps. Nice looking saw.

[Brad Schmid]

Joe,
Do you have any other pictures of it or seen it in person yet?

It looks like it could be one of the wood/metal cutting versions from the late 40's or early 50's with gear reduction. You'll know once you open up the belt cover if you see a gear selector in there. You can also tell by looking from the front since you can see the gear box mounted to the saw frame between it and the belt housing.

Nice saw

[Al Killian]

Lets see a pic of the model #. It might help with finding info on it.

[Dan Boschen]

It is the standard Delta 14 inch bandsaw either wood or wood/metal version. Serial number indicates 1950 birthdate. Go to:
http://www.owwm.com/files/PDF/Delta/1946-14BandSaw.pdf
for an owner's manual.

The big question is, what did you have to give for it? It's on the art deco, cast iron base which is very desireable and if it's a wood / metal version and the gearbox in in good shape, that's another plus.

Dan Boschen
Amarillo, TX

[Bob Aquino]

I had one very similar, was the metal cutting version. If there is a thing on the front that a filler for oil, its the metal version (along with a gearbox and selector knob inside the cast belt cover. Nice saw, very hard to do any dust collection on it.

[Joe Melton]

It is still in my pickup - I have to clear a path in the shop to the place I want to plant it. I guess that says something about my cleaning habits!
Yes, it has the art deco base, such as in Bob's picture, but I don't see any kind of gear reduction capability. The dust port is rectangular. I paid $75 for it, the asking price.
Looking at the site Joe referenced, it does appear to be a 1950 model. In person, it looks of that vintage, at least.
The base is cast iron and very heavy, but has a smaller footprint than the newer cabinet saws. I bought the saw from an older man, retired 20 years, who got it from his father's estate. His father was a cabinet maker; the seller didn't know if his father bought the saw new or used.
I'll post a better picture once I get it in place. It sort of goes with my 1947 Unisaw.
Joe

[Don Bullock]

That's a cool find at asuper price. Congratulations!!!