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1. 
   PeteBradley | Dec 22, 2004 08:41pm | #1

   It may well be a unisaw. That serial number would put the date of manufacture in the mid 1940s. Go over to the Old Woodworking Machines site (http://www.owwm.com). You can check out the photo index there and compare.

   Pete

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   notDusty | Dec 22, 2004 09:38pm | #3

                     Pete ,

        I went to the link you provided , thank you . I looked at the list of serial numbers but did not find that one. But I learned it is the older style serial # tag , so according to the site it most likely could be from the late thirtys to possibly early fortys . I knew it was old , when others come to my shop they always comment that looks like an old one , yup I guess it is .

              thanks again                      dusty

2. 
   JohnWW | Dec 22, 2004 09:24pm | #2

   Unisaw was Delta's brand name for some of their cabinet saws so your saw could be a Unisaw. 

   As mentioned, the OWWM site is the place to go for information.  They will have, in addition to the pictures, reprints of vintage Delta catalogs and probably a copy of the saws owner's manual.

   John W.

3. 
   RickL | Dec 22, 2004 09:41pm | #4

   If you call Delta they can also use casting numbers to date and identify equipment.

4. 
   Mackwood | Dec 23, 2004 03:20am | #5

   dusty,

   Try calling Delta @ 1-800-223-7278.  I have done this with three old machines and they were able to tell me the month and year of mufacture.  They can also send you copies of the owners/parts manual.

   Regards,

   Mack

   "WISH IN ONE HAND, #### IN THE OTHER AND SEE WHICH FILLS UP FIRST"

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   notDusty | Dec 23, 2004 11:02am | #7

                           Thanks Mack ,

                        I'll give that number a call , that would be a stroke of luck to simply make a call and get the answer . When I get the answer I will share it with all .

                                 thanks again for the number

                                                   dusty

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   Mackwood | Dec 23, 2004 08:36pm | #13

   dusty,

   Delta has been very helpful to me with info on the old machines.  The last one was an almost cosmic experience.  Bought an old cabinet (Unisaw) saw for $225 and was going to just clean it up a bit and resell it.  Called Delta and found out it was made the same year and month I was born, July 1950.  I figured that was some kind of omen so I kept it and tricked it out.

   Regards,

   Mack"WISH IN ONE HAND, #### IN THE OTHER AND SEE WHICH FILLS UP FIRST"

5. 
   oak | Dec 23, 2004 09:47am | #6

   can't help you with the date or model... but how bout posting some pics showing off this classic..

    

    

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   notDusty | Dec 23, 2004 11:10am | #8

                         Hi oak ,

                 I will post a picture or two as soon as I figure out how to. It's old and its heavy and its a work horse .

                                   dusty

2. 
   notDusty | Jan 07, 2005 12:03am | #16

                   Hi oak ,

         Heres a photo of my old saw , Delta told me the born date was 11/44.

   
6. 
   TKanzler | Dec 23, 2004 04:29pm | #9

   Does the table tilt, or does the arbor?  How does the motor mount, i.e. foot-mounted, or hung off of welded-on "ears"?  How many drive belts does it have?  Is it on a full cabinet with a cleanout door in the front?  Inquiring minds want to know.

   Be seeing you...

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   notDusty | Dec 23, 2004 07:19pm | #11

               Hi Tom ,

             The arbor tilts and the motor mounts off welded on ears . It has a triple belt pulley , and it does have a full cabinet base with a cleanout door, the door was missing so a pal gave me one that fits fine , but it is not original .

                     thanks for inquiring

                                     dusty

7. 
   patternmaker | Dec 23, 2004 05:09pm | #10

   Dusty:
   The Delta saw,now known as the Unisaw,goes back at least to 1940.In that year I worked for the Stinson Aircraft Co,and they had a whole department devoted to this machine. It`s principle use was to cut aluminum extrusions to length for further manufacture.I bought one like it in the 1950s and am still using it. I have replaced the spindle and bearings once, the next replacement will be the belts,with the link type.
   Thank you,Mr.Croney,where ever you may be.
   Work safely ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬PAT¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬

   
   

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   Edited 12/23/2004 9:13 am ET by Pat

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   notDusty | Dec 23, 2004 07:24pm | #12

                          Pat ,

                  Thanks for sharing your personal bit of Americana and tools . Sounds like you would be very comfortable pushing stock through this old saw, come on down . If only the old iron tools could tell their story of trials and tribulations they have endured .

                               Best of Wishes to you Pat

                                          dusty

8. 
   UnisawA100 | Dec 24, 2004 05:17pm | #14

   Dusty,

   The saw was manufactured in 1944.  It would have originally had a 1 horse repulsion/induction motor so the Baldor was a later replacement.

   Any chance you have the old motor and motor switch?  These are a couple of "sought after" parts 'n pieces.

   A call to Delta should get you the exact month the saw was manufactured.

   Keith Bohn

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   notDusty | Dec 24, 2004 07:21pm | #15

                   Keith ,

             Thank you very much for your help on this. It did not come with the original motor or motor switch unfortunately . The 3 hp Baldor sure does the job , no complaints there .I will continue to try and get through to Delta , they have been busy .

                        Thanks Again       Happy Holidays                dusty