Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - Super 990-10

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

True Manufacturer:
Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl., Milwaukee, WI; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Radial Arm Saw
Machine Size:	1 HP 10/5 amp
Submitted By:	Ed Waggoner

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Super 990-10
Date of Manufacturer:	1962
Serial Number:	DA 9217
Last Updated	3/19/2015 1:59:28 AM

Comments:

This is a model Super 990-10 which means it comes with a 10" blade guard. Though I use an 8" blade I like having the option of using a 10" blade. The Super 990 is a much more robust and heavier saw than the Delta 900 it is replacing, 8 amps vs 10 amps, and the difference is noticeable. I bought the saw from a C/L seller for $50. I should have checked things out a little bit instead of trusting the seller. Both index pin housing were broken. Fortunately for me my brother is a machinist, I sent him the broken housing, he made new ones for me out of aluminum billet. Perfect! Otherwise I would have had to pay $25 or more apiece on EBay. I made a new table and back board. I sprayed everything that could or would move with WD40 every once in a while for a week before starting the tune up process. The tune up went smoothly, taking only about an hour. I did have to spray the column a number of times, raising, wiping, spraying, lowering, wiping and etc. a number of times before the column was clean and working smoothly. The carriage bearings and ways were like new and glide along almost effortlessly, and the motor purrs like a kitten. I really like the upfront located elevation crank and the manual brake. I have a DeWalt 790 17 amp saw waiting to be fixed up, I hoping I will like the Super 990 best.

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Comments: Front
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Comments: Front Right
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Comments: New index pin and housing.
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Comments: 10" blade guard.
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Comments: Left Side
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