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   RickL | Mar 30, 2009 08:31pm | #1

   You can repair the threads with  helicoil or other inserts or replace the head with an insert type head from http://www.byrdtool.com or http://www.sunhillmachinery.com

   http://sunhillmachinery.com/Conversion%20Page.htm

   thread inserts from http://www.mcmaster.com

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   hammer1 | Mar 30, 2009 09:55pm | #2

   What you are looking for are called gibs or throat blocks. Folks often strip them since you tighten them, righty tighty, to release the hold. Just the opposite of what you might think. The pressure of the bolt head pushes against the housing to clamp the blades as you turn the bolts, lefty loosey. There are replacement parts available.

   http://www.mikestools.com/Delta-Jointers-Parts-Lists_2284.aspx

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   bill5335 | Mar 31, 2009 07:46pm | #3

   Try G C Peterson.

   http://www.gcpeterson.com/gcpeterson/myheadline.asp?S=91&P=5711&PubID=4417

    

   I went there to get a part for the jointer I inherited from my Dad. (The jointer was built in January 1959).  The parts guy couldn't find it in his computer base, so he walked back to the warehouse and found one.   I think if you can give a good description of the part (or send a photo), they may be able to find a replacement for you. 

    

   Bill

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   integrity_woodworks | Apr 01, 2009 03:11am | #4

   I have the same jointer as well as the 4'and 6' versions.the gibs are still avalible from delta ,but as someone else said the services guys may not be able to find them.if you can't find them please let me know,my freind is a licenced Delta repairman ,he has got two sets for me over the years and often has them in stock.

   Dan

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   JGvZ | Apr 01, 2009 11:29pm | #5

   That would be great if he could find them, as I haven't had any luck yet. Just so we're on the same page, the model number is 37-315. I would need the little 1/4-28 bolts as well as the 3 jib bars.

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   integrity_woodworks | Apr 02, 2009 05:54am | #6

   I WILL BE SPEAKING WITH HIM IN COUPLE DAYS. IT IS A COMPLETE SET ,THE NUTS ARE ALWAYS ,OR MOST ALWAYS THE PROBLEM. I WILL GET BACK.