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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:	10"
Submitted By:	Matt Calnen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Unisaw
Date of Manufacturer:	1939
Serial Number:	g 457 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	3/7/2012 10:44:51 PM

Comments:

This saw came from the Harbor Springs High School Woodshop. I graduated from there and this was the first table saw I ever used. I bought it for $500 when they "upgraded" to SawStop's. I knew the saw ran well and at the time was just looking for a good user saw. I thought by the square motor cover that it was late sixties, early seventies vintage. The saw has sat in storage for five years and I am just now getting around to setting up my first wood shop. As I started cleaning up the saw getting it ready for use, I wanted to know its exact vintage and though it was strange that there was not holes for the serial plate where they should be. Then I noticed that the table had the "un"slotted miter gauge slot that the newer saws have. After taking the motor cover off is what really got my attention, the saw had the old oblong motor opening that had been cut, but there was no holes for a goose egg cover. I then remembered that the really old saws have the serials on the miter scale and thats when I discovered that I had a 1939 saw. After checking on this site I think its the oldest known saw with a plinth style base. What a find. I will one day do a proper restoration of the saw but for now I will just give a rattle can paint job and get it operational.

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Comments: As purchased
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Comments: serial
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Photo 3:

Comments: motor opening, new motor, note no goose egg mounting holes
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Comments: Swiss Cheese cabinet
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Comments: Dust door and opening, looks original with shop made wood knob
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Comments: side profile,has its own breaker
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