The Finest 4-inch Ball-Bearing Precision Jointer Ever Offered to the Craftsman
Every Convenience of the Famous 6" Jointer, for Those Who Require Only 4" Capacity
The Delta 4" Jointer No. 290 (1937). The precision construction, built-in convenience and all around handiness and accuracy of the No. 654 6" jointer--never before available in a jointer of this size-have led to an increasing demand for the same convenience and precision in a jointer of 4"capacity, and the result is the new N0. 290 jointer-the last word in tools of its size.
Every convenience and advantage of con truction that have made the 6" jointer the standard in its class is incorporated in this new machine.
It is provided with the patented fence that insures sure, free action and unvarying accuracy of the settings. It has the patented swinging stop with its individually adjusted stop screws at the 90-degree and both 45-degree positions; it has the dual-control handle that make control of the fence so convenient. The entire machine follow the same massive design that has made the 6" jointer such a conspicuous success.
For those who require a machine for edge jointing and similar work up to 1/2" by 4", this machine will quickly prove its superiority over any other of similar size. Tables are extra long--front table 11 5/8", rear 14 1/4" and 27 1/8" long overall, to aid in producing accurate work.
Precision Construction
Precision machining, in addition to massive design, aids in producing precision work on this machine. The tables are guided on dovetail ways, gibbed as in the most expensive machinery. Tables are ground flat and true individually, and then again after assembly, to insure perfect alignment. Nothing has been omitted that would add to precision or convenience.
Parts & Accessories (1937 Prices)
No. 290 - 4" Ball Bearing Jointer, with Two-Way Tilting and Graduated Fence with Dual-Control Handle, set of three high speed steel knives, arbor pulley and front safety guard. Without motor, belt or motor pulley... $29.50
No. 5600 - 6" V-pulley, 1/2" bore... $0.90
No. 560 - V-belt, center to center distance 22 3/4"... $1.00
No. 304 - Steel stand with chip chute... $6.25 Shipping weight 31 lbs.
No. 292 - 4" Jointer Unit, consisting of No. 290 Jointer, No. 560 V-belt, No. 5600 6" V-pulley and No. 304 Steel Stand. Without motor or switch rod... $37.65
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The Delta 4" Jointer No. 290 (1937). The precision construction, built-in convenience and all around handiness and accuracy of the No. 654 6" jointer--never before available in a jointer of this size-have led to an increasing demand for the same convenience and precision in a jointer of 4"capacity, and the result is the new N0. 290 jointer-the last word in tools of its size.
