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    Help Dating a Machine

    The local Craigs list has several machines for sale by the same person. One is a Delta Rockwell Model 71 14" bandsaw. I was wanting to know how old the saw could be and an approximate value in good condition. The seller has no ideas on the age, his father died and he is just wanting to get rid of the machines I think.
    I can not find anything on a model 71 so any information will be appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Mike

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    Old Wood Working Machines on the net is a great source for looking up dates.

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    I'm afraid I can't offer any advice. In my younger days I dated a number of young ladies, but never a machine.
    I do it right, cause I do it twice.

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    OOOhhhhhhhh. This is about a bandsaw!!! Thought for a moment there that I had stepped into the wrong forum.
    Regards,

    Glen

    Woodworking: It's a joinery.

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    Dating a machine is still illegal in most states.
    Mark Rios

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rios View Post
    Dating a machine is still illegal in most states.
    . . . but not in San Francisco!
    If you can't make it perfect, make it adjustable.

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    Mike - Wish I could help, but sadly I cannot - Chuck's suggestion is the right one here. Oh, and btw, please excuse our attempts at humor - we just cannot help ourselves, and no disrespect is intended.
    Regards,

    Glen

    Woodworking: It's a joinery.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael N Taylor View Post
    The local Craigs list has several machines for sale by the same person. One is a Delta Rockwell Model 71 14" bandsaw. I was wanting to know how old the saw could be and an approximate value in good condition. The seller has no ideas on the age, his father died and he is just wanting to get rid of the machines I think.
    I can not find anything on a model 71 so any information will be appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Mike
    As others have said, Old Wood Working Machinery site is great for something like this. That said, I wouldn't offer over 150-200 as you can get a new one from Grizzly (and an admittedly good bandsaw G0555) for $395.
    May all your turnings be smooth,

    Brodie Brickey

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glen Blanchard View Post
    OOOhhhhhhhh. This is about a bandsaw!!! Thought for a moment there that I had stepped into the wrong forum.
    Title was just too good to resist wasn't it? Objectiphilia(sp) was a topic on "Boston Legal" recently, I love that show.

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    Whew! I thought this was a thread on Japanese robotics.

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