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Manufactured/Badged by:
Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl.
Milwaukee, WI; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	John Collins

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Delta Homecraft 34-160
Date of Manufacturer:	1951
Serial Number:	92-742
Last Updated	1/9/2012 5:56:52 PM

Comments:

I purchased this machine recently in Wisconsin and have used the VM.org site for some help with vintaging, all subject to further study. This unit appears to have been built in Milwaukee in 1951 by Crescent for Delta-Milwaukee.

Being less than a year into Vintage Woodworking tool obsession, my eyes are not as practiced as many. That said, I will say that this TS appears to be correct in every way I can find, down to a Delta Milwaukee blade ( I do not know how long these were manufactured but the blade has made in the United State stamped below the Delta Milwaukee stamping). Surface rust on the stand and fair amount on the table top, but miter gage is Delta Auto Set and the rip fence is complete. All show very little wear, which seems to favor its use by the hobbyist.
The Delta motor is a 1/2 HP unit which runs just fine. Being 60+ years old, prolly can stand the bearings replaced.

I will park this in my little hobby wood shop for now and look at the prospect of clean up and the notion of resto this coming summer, money and all notwithstanding. In the meantime, I note the saw will cut wood.

Photo 1:

Comments: As purchased Jan. 2012
Source: he types

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Photo 2:

Comments: front as purchased
Source: me again

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Photo 3:

Comments: blade raised to show stamps
Source: my own photography

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Photo 4:

Comments: switch rod and motor
Source: my photo

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Photo 5:

Comments: a little clean up
Source: my photo

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