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Manufactured/Badged by:
Delta / Rockwell Mfg / Rockwell-Delta
Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

True Manufacturer:
Delta / Rockwell Mfg / Rockwell-Delta, Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	6 x 48
Submitted By:	Douglas Herzberg

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Abrasive Belt Finishing Machine
Date of Manufacturer:	1949
Serial Number:	80-5092 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	2/24/2026 9:58:28 AM

Comments:

This is a Frankenstein machine I bought from a friend. The base of the original machine was damaged, but he had a second machine base (with no serial number). My first step in restoration was to break a casting when replacing the lower bearings. Back to my friend, who had another. The top and bottom cast aluminum(?) covers were both damaged from stress and poor tracking. I addressed this by using JB Weld as both an adhesive and a body filler. Time will tell. Just starting to put it back together and hope to use it in my wood shop.

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Comments: First assembly after painting
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Comments: This nut got cross-threaded and broke the casting. Sad day.
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Comments: JB Weld
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Comments: I'm leaving this broken ear unrepaired for now.
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