1945 Delta Unisaw Restoration Project

by Ken Lewellyn
(Nashville, TN)

1945 Delta Unisaw As Purchased

1945 Delta Unisaw As Purchased

Well, it all started with the wife wanting a dining table - I said (foolishly) "I can build one. All I need is a good saw." I'd been wanting a Unisaw or something similar for years, and saw this as my "window of opportunity". She agreed and I bought the Unisaw and started rebuilding it. Took it completely apart, replaced bearings, painted everything, reassembled, tuned, and now it works great!

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How old is it?
by: Jeff

I have a friend who wishes to sell his older Delta 10" table saw. His father purchased it from the local HS years back and my friend's used it for 15+ years. It cuts wood like butter...and cleanly.

I cannot find a serial plate on it. I've been advised this might mean it is 1941 or older.

How does one know?

It is single phase, which I do not have. I'll need to replace this with a three phase. BUT, will I actually be able to? parts? etc....

Help?

motor
by: john

in your restoration, did you rebuild the motor?

Tablesaw
by: pete wynn

Very nice job. Where in the world did you find the blade guard? Or did you make it yourself?

I would love to talk to you more about your project.

email me at pete.wynn48@yahoo.com

How can I tell what model my saw is?
by: Rich

This looks a lot like mine but I am not sure. Is there any sure way of determining the model number? BTW, My access panel has the same style of lettering.

motor
by: abourassa@gwi.net

I have a older Delta Unisaw that the motor finally went,I was wondering where and who can I order a new motor from?Thank you Allen

motor
by: abourassa@gwi.net

I have a older Delta Unisaw that the motor finally went,I was wondering where and who can I order a new motor from?Thank you Allen

1940's unisaw motor replacement
by: john stuart

Looking for a replacement motor for an old unisaw. 1725 rpm 1 hp in the saw now. Anyone know the best deal for a new motor? Contact; john@arborvitaewoodworking.com

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