Photo Index - DeWalt Products Co. - MBF Rel 217

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Manufactured/Badged by:
DeWalt Products Co.
Leola, PA; Lancaster, PA; Towson, MD

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Radial Arm Saw
Machine Size:	9 inch
Submitted By:	John Hough

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	MBF Rel 217
Date of Manufacturer:	1956
Serial Number:	200318
Last Updated	11/27/2010 10:06:00 PM

Comments:

I purchased this saw at auction in Oct '10 for $45. It had been sitting unused in an old carriage barn for a number of years and was covered with dust and cobwebs. The saw was complete (excepting wrenches) and, other than some rust on the top of the arm where the dust had built up and on the hardware, it was in relatively good shape. The electrical cords were dry rotted and the table (solid maple) was scored but not too badly. I gave it a good cleaning and replaced the electrical cord and connectors. The motor and arm bearings felt dry and "sticky" and my first instinct was to replace them but I gave them a shot of Teflon dry-lube and they freed up nicely. I turned the key switch and she started and ran beautifully! After a few hours of tune-up, and a new blade, she runs smooth and true. A sweet little saw and a welcome addition to the shop.

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Comments: After cleaning and adjusting, this 1956 MBF runs like new. It's mounted on a Delta chopsaw/planer stand temporarily until a period appropriate cabinet can be made.
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Comments: The right side. I was fortunate to find it complete with all the knobs, parts and key tethered to the cord. The sacrificial top was added as the original was scored pretty deeply at the fence. There may be a Mr Sawdust table in its future - I think I'l
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Comments: Fresh from the auction and waiting its turn.
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Comments: Set up for molding ops. A special thanks to Steve (40Ford) for providing the gear!
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Comments: Motor dissassembled and cleaned and the bearings checked and lubed. I was going to replace them but they freed up and are running quite and smooth - maybe another time. The wiring was replaced and the internal connections re-soldered.
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Comments: This worked as a make-shift arbor press! Had to do it twice as I omitted the bearing retainer on the first attempt!
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