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Power Tools Revised: 3-15-55

28-B: Band Saw Instruction Manual
Dos. Patent No. 132,223

HOMECRAFT 10" B A N D S AW
Operating and Maintenance Instructions

The Delta Homecraft 10" Band Saw is a rugged ma-

chine for c u t t i n g wood, plastics, l i g h t metal sheets and
similar materials in the home workshop. L i k e the larger
band saws c o m m o n i n l u m b e r m i l l s a n d w o o d w o r k -
ing industries, i t may be used w i t h i n reasonable limits
for r i p p i n g o r r e s a w i n g s t o c k t o r e q u i r e d size. I t s
greatest value, however, i s i n c u t t i n g curved shapes
when b u i l d i n g furniture, toys, ornamental pieces a n d
in model making.

Standard blade length of this band saw is 713/4 inches.

M a x i m u m blade w i d t h is i n c h . A l l adjustments nec-
essary f o r proper centering, g u i d i n g and tensioning o f
blades are provided. W o o d c u t t i n g blades o f various
widths f r o m Y8 to ys inch wide are available.

The table t i l t s 45 degrees t o t h e r i g h t a n d 10 de-

grees to the left. M a x i m u m height of cut is 65/8 inches
and t h e clearance f r o m t h e blade t o t h e f r a m e i s 93/4
inches.

Under the item No. 28-110 the customer receives the

machine s h o w n i n F i g . 1 , w i t h 1 0 x 10-inch t i l t i n g
table, blade and wheel guards, removable table insert,
5-inch d r i v e shaft p u l l e y N o . 5500, 1/4-inch w o o d c u t -
ting blade N o . 28-803 and necessary wrenches. M o t o r,
drive belt and motor pulley are n o t included, but must
be ordered separately t o meet individual requirements.

Accessories f o r the machine, available when ordered

extra, a r e t h e sanding a t t a c h m e n t a n d t h e l a m p a t -
tachment. F i n e and m e d i u m garnet sanding belts are
offered.

Complete directions f o r a d j u s t i n g a n d m a i n t a i n i n g
the machine and f o r performing the usual sawing oper-
ations are contained i n these instructions. T h e acces-
sories and their uses i n special operations are described
briefly. M o r e complete information, h i n t s a n d sugges- Fig. 1 . D e l t a Homecratt 1 0 " Band Saw.
tions are given in our illustrated handbook, " G e t t i n g the
Most Out o f Yo u r Band Saw and Scroll Saw."
M a x i m u m protection f o r the operator is provided b y
Refer t o F i g . 8 a n d Ta b l e 1 t o i d e n t i f y t h e p a r t s the s l i d i n g blade guard, r e a r blade g u a r d a n d wheel
mentioned i n t h e f o l l o w i n g instructions. guards. T h e e n t i r e w o r k i n g mechanism, except t h a t
portion o f t h e blade w h i c h i s actually i n t h e w o r k , is
fully enclosed.
CONSTRUCTION F E AT U R E S
The l o w e r w h e e l s h a f t r u n s i n o i l -impregnated
This band saw has a heavy cast i r o n frame w h i c h is
built f o r m a x i m u m r i g i d i t y t o m a i n t a i n accuracy be- bronze bushings ; they are line reamed after assembly
tween t h e w o r k i n g parts. T h e upper a r m i s dowelled to insure perfect alignment. The upper wheel is mount-
to the base, preventing movement o f t h e upper blade ed on needle bearings w h i c h hold lubricant effectively
support w i t h respect to the table. to reduce d r a g o n t h e s a w blade.
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The blade guides are adjustable f o r blade w i d t h and ripping long pieces and downward to the right for work
thickness t o p e r m i t t h e e x a c t s e t t i n g s r e q u i r e d f o r which projects b e y o n d t h e t a b l e w h e n t i l t e d 4 5 d e -
accurate w o r k a n d l o n g b l a d e l i f e . T h e l o w e r b l a d e grees.
support i s w i t h i n one i n c h o f the table surface. T h u s M o u n t the machine on a w o r k bench or stand of such
the blade is supported close to the work, reducing blade height t h a t t h e t a b l e w i l l b e a t a convenient l e v e l
breakage.
Other features presented i n t h i s b a n d s a w a r e t h e
above t h e f l o o r. M o s t operators w i l l f i n d t h e b e s t
table h e i g h t between 40 a n d 42 inches.
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convenient b l a d e t r a c k i n g a d j u s t m e n t , b l a d e tension Locate t h e m o t o r t o t h e l e f t o f t h e s a w, o r o n a
control, and d i s k type wheels w i t h rubber tires. shelf b e l o w t h e bench, w h i c h e v e r i s convenient. I n
the l a t t e r case, r u n t h e b e l t t h r o u g h a s l o t i n t h e
MOTOR, P U L L E Y S A N D B E L T bench top, o r arrange t h e machine and m o t o r so t h a t
the pulleys extend beyond t h e edge.
We recommend the No. 60-013 3 h p , 1725 rpm motor. Having decided upon the arrangement most suitable
This m o t o r operates o n l y o n 115-volt single phase 6 0 for y o u r needs, fasten the saw to the bench top, using
cycle alternating current. I t develops sufficient power for 5, 16-inch carriage bolts o f proper length t h r o u g h t h e
all band saw operations under average conditions. mounting holes i n the four corners of the base. I n s t a l l
the motor pulley and drive belt.
For those w h o prefer greater power, and w h e n 115- Locate the motor so that the pulleys are in line, w i t h
volt 60-cycle c u r r e n t i s n o t available, w e recommend the shafts parallel a n d t h e b e l t j u s t t i g h t enough t o
other 6 -inch f r a m e D e l t a motors, w h i c h are available prevent slipping. A v o i d excessive b e l t tension w h i c h
with v a r i o u s e l e c t r i c c u r r e n t characteristics. T h e s e would reduce t h e l i f e o f belt, p u l l e y s a n d bearings.
motors are equipped w i t h a switch and an 8-foot power The correct tension is such t h a t the belt can be flexed
cord w i t h plug. about one inch m i d w a y between pulleys, using finger
The saw blade should r u n a t 2400 feet p e r minute, pressure.
a rate w h i c h is suitable f o r c u t t i n g wood, plastics and
similar materials under average conditions. T h i s speed POWER CONNECTIONS
requires the 10-inch wheels to rotate at 900 r p m , and is Before connecting t h e m o t o r t o t h e p o w e r line, be
obtained f r o m 1725 r p m motors b y using the 23/4-inch sure that the electric current is of the same character-
motor p u l l e y N o . 5275 i n connection w i t h t h e 5 -inch istics as stamped on the motor name plate.
drive pulley w h i c h is furnished on the machine.
Do not connect the m o t o r to a circuit w h i c h w i l l be
When o p e r a t i n g o n 5 0 -cycle c u r r e n t , u s e a 1425 overloaded. I f an extension cord is used, i t must have
rpm m o t o r. I n t h i s case, install a 3-inch m o t o r pulley adequate capacity. A l l l i n e connections should m a k e
No. 5300 t o o b t a i n a b l a d e speed o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y good contact. R u n n i n g on l o w voltage w i l l i n j u r e the
2400 feet per minute. motor.

For a motor of any other speed, specify that you need L U B R I C AT I O N

pulleys o f t h e correct diameter t o r u n a 5 -inch d r i v e
pulley at 900 r p m . Specify t h e shaft diameter o f y o u r The needle bearings of the upper band saw wheel and
motor w h e n ordering t h e m o t o r p u l l e y. the bronze bushings o f t h e l o w e r wheel shaft require
occasional lubrication t o m a i n t a i n t h e i r supply o f oil.
The s a w b l a d e m u s t r u n d o w n w a r d t h r o u g h t h e Remove the upper wheel guard f o r access to the push-
table. I f y o u r m o t o r r u n s i n t h e w r o n g direction, r e - ball type oiler SP-2486 which is in the end of the upper
verse i t according t o t h e manufacturer's instructions, wheel shaft. A n oiler o f the same type, f o r t h e lower
or i n the case o f a double-shaft m o t o r, t u r n i t end f o r bearings, is set into the bearing housing which projects
end. from the rear o f the base. A p p l y a f e w drops o f l i g h t
machine oil i n t o each of these fittings, once o r twice a
The N o . 387 V -belt, offered f o r use w i t h t h i s band month.
saw, has a n outside circumference o f 397/8 inches. I t To l u b r i c a t e each b l a d e s u p p o r t bearing, a p p l y a
will accommodate the usual installations. Consult your small amount o f oil i n t o the center and t u r n the inner
Delta dealer i f y o u need a b e l t o f o t h e r l e n g t h t o f i t race so that the oil works to the inside.
special conditions.
Oil the sliding ways of the upper wheel bracket, the
trunnions, and other adjustable parts l i g h t l y from time
MOUNTING SAW A N D MOTOR to time, to keep them operating freely. W i p e the table
surface w i t h an o i l y cloth to prevent rusting.
The band saw i s assembled ready t o m o u n t o n t h e
work bench ; i t is bolted t o a wooden skid and packed Do not lubricate the saw blade. K e e p the blade con-
in a carton m a r k e d N o . 28-110. A 1/4-inch s a w blade tact surfaces o f the guide blocks and support bearings
is installed over the wheels. Wrenches are enclosed i n clean and free from oil.
an envelope included i n t h e carton. T h e m o t o r a n d
other items of your order are supplied in separate pack- O P E R AT I N G A D J U S T M E N T S
ages.
The adjustments and controls described b e l o w are
In choosing a location f o r t h e machine, b e sure t o important f o r accuracy a n d convenience i n v a r i o u s
allow clearance i n f r o n t o f a n d b e h i n d t h e t a b l e f o r operations. F o l l o w these directions f o r best r e s u l t s :
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Installing Blades Back o ff the tension screw when t h e machine is not
in use, t o relieve the strain i n the blade. T h i s precau-
A b a n d s a w blade i s easily handled b y h o l d i n g i t tion w i l l prolong t h e l i f e o f the blade.
vertically i n b o t h hands, w i t h a p p r o x i m a t e l y e q u a l
upper and lower loops similar to its operating position. Blade Tracking
The 1/4-inch blade furnished w i t h t h i s band s a w i s For accurate w o r k and m a x i m u m blade life i t is im-
installed at the factory during final inspection. A f t e r a portant that the blade be centered on the wheels. When
trial run, the tension is reduced so t h a t the blade w i l l the adjustment has been properly made, the blade w i l l
not be damaged in transit. " t r a c k " : t h a t is, i t w i l l r u n steadily i n t h e same line.
When changing blades, take o ff both wheel guards, I f t h e blade weaves across t h e c r o w n o f t h e wheels,
remove t h e t a b l e i n s e r t a n d t h e headless s e t s c r e w cutting w i l l n o t be u n i f o r m and blade breakage w i l l be
SP-107 from the front end of the table slot. L o w e r the increased.
upper wheel u n t i l the blade is loose on the tires. P u l l Both the upper and l o w e r blade guides and the sup-
the blade forward out of the machine, guiding the right port bearings m u s t be moved b a c k t o clear t h e blade
segment o u t t h r o u g h t h e table slot. entirely w h i l e the tracking adjustment is being made.
To install t h e blade, enter i t t h r o u g h t h e table slot Alignment of the blade on the wheels is accomplished
and i n t o the guide blocks, l o o p i n g i t loosely over t h e by t i l t i n g the upper wheel s l i g h t l y w i t h respect t o the
wheels. B e sure that the teeth on the right point down- lower. T h e upper wheel s h a f t HBS-707 i s carried b y
ward and are to the front. C e n t e r the blade on the tires the hinge HBS-704. so that i t m a y be tilted b y turning
and a p p l y l i g h t tension b y r a i s i n g t h e u p p e r wheel. the t h u m b screw HES-729 w h i c h is threaded through
Place t h e table insert L B S - 5 6 i n t o i t s seat, w i t h t h e the sliding bracket as shown i n F i g . 2. T h e w i n g n u t
open e n d o f the slot t o t h e rear. T u r n t h e set screw SP-1402 i s provided f o r l o c k i n g t h e t h u m b screw i n
SP-107 i n t o t h e threaded hole a t t h e f r o n t end o f the position.
table slot ; this holds the t w o sides of the table in line.
Having b r o u g h t t h e blade t o correct tension, t u r n
the upper wheel clockwise by hand. I f the blade creeps
Blade Te n s i o n forward, t u r n the thumb screw inward to t i l t the wheel
Correct blade tension is necessary f o r efficient c u t - toward the rear, thus centering the blade. L o o s e n the
ting. W i d e r a n d t h i c k e r blades require m o r e tension thumb screw i f the blade creeps toward the rear. S p i n
than the narrow ones. T h e correct tension is such that the wheel and check again. W h e n i t is certain that the
the blade can be deflected b y t h u m b pressure between blade w i l l n o t r u n o f f the wheels, s t a r t the m o t o r and
the first t w o fingers. T h e blade should be barely t i g h t make any final m i n o r adjustment which may he neces-
enough to give a l o w metallic tone when plucked like a sary at operating speed. T i g h t e n the w i n g n u t on the
banjo string. thumb screw t o hold the adjustment.
Never begin t h e tracking adjustment w h i l e the ma-
chine is r u n n i n g ; a t h i g h speed t h e blade m a y r u n o ff
almost i n s t a n t l y, i n j u r i n g t h e blade o r operator. A d -
just t h e t h u m b screw o n l y a s m a l l f r a c t i o n o f a t u r n
at a t i m e , as v e r y l i t t l e t i l t o f t h e upper wheel i s re-
quired to draw the blade across the crown of the wheel.
Each blade has i t s o w n tendencies, especially after
welding o r brazing. T h e blade centering adjustment
must therefore be repeated whenever a new or repaired
blade is installed, regardless o f previous adjustments.

Wheel Mounting Adjustments

The u p p e r a n d l o w e r wheels a r e b r o u g h t i n t o t h e
same plane when the machine is assembled at the fac-
tory. A n y normal blade should therefore center easily
under the above procedure.
I f t h e blade persists i n r u n n i n g o f f center, i n spite
Fig. 2. Rear of Upper Wheel, Showing Blade Tension and of the above adjustments, place a s t r a i g h t edge across
Tracking Adjustments. the faces o f the wheels t o determine whether they are
in line. I f n o t parallel, loosen t h e hexagon head cap
Having centered t h e b l a d e a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n t h e screws SP-664 and shift the upper frame arm HBS-751
wheels, turn the blade tension screw HBS-706-S (hand accordingly. T i g h t e n both screws when the wheels are
knob i n F i g . 2 ) d o w n w a r d u n t i l t h e correct tension is in line.
obtained. T h e screw w i l l first raise the sliding bracket
HBS-703 to take up slack; when the blade has become Table Adjustments
snug o n t h e wheels, additional t i g h t e n i n g compresses Tw o trunnions LBS-52 are fastened to the underside
the coil spring SBS-14 to develop the required tension. of the table and ride i n a machined seat on t o p o f the
Thus the upper wheel floats o n the coil spring, t a k i n g base casting. A shoe HES-715-S. inserted between the
up shock loads which m a y come upon the blade w h i l e trunnions, locks the table when the serrated n u t SF-18
cutting. is tightened on the machine bolt SP-2369.
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The handle S R -217 m a y be shifted o n t h e serrated ly o n t h e base casting; i t i s held b y t h e square head
nut so t h a t i t comes t o a convenient l o c k i n g position. bolt S P -2353 w h i c h passes t h r o u g h the casting and is
When adjusting o r t i l t i n g the table, release this clamp tightened b y the hexagon nut SP-1029.
only enough t o p e r m i t movement w i t h a s l i g h t drag, Position o f t h e guides a n d s u p p o r t bearings w i t h
so t h a t t h e t r u n n i o n s remain p r o p e r l y seated. A v o i d respect t o the blade, illustrated i n F i g . 4. is important
excessive pressure when locking the table, as the clamp for accurate w o r k and blade life. T h e following adjust-
shoe holds securely when moderately tight. ments m u s t therefore be repeated whenever the blade
is changed, and especially f o r each different w i d t h and
thickness of blade.
First m o v e t h e support bearings a n d g u i d e blocks
back to give full clearance, and complete the blade ten-
sion and tracking adjustments as outlined above.
Move the brackets which carry the guide blocks for-
ward u n t i l the f r o n t edges of the guide blocks are just
behind t h e gullets o f the saw teeth. I f the guides are
too f a r forward, the teeth w i l l be damaged: i f they are
too f a r back, the blade w i l l n o t be f u l l y supported f o r
curve cutting.
Set t h e guide blocks i n w a r d u n t i l t h e y are as close
as possible to the blade, but w i t h o u t binding it. H e a d -
less set screws SP-I01 hold the f o u r guide blocks SBS-
56 i n t h e i r sockets. B e careful n o t t o force the blade
out o f its normal vertical line when setting the blocks.
and t i g h t e n t h e f o u r set screws f i r m l y w h e n correctly
placed.

Fig. 3. Table Tilted, Showing Scale, Clamp and Stop Screw.

The t a b l e i s m o u n t e d a t r i g h t angles t o t h e blade

during assembly a t t h e f a c t o r y, a n d i s t i l t e d t o save
packing space. C h e c k t h e f o l l o w i n g a d j u s t m e n t s t o
correct a n y d i s t u r b a n c e w h i c h m a y h a v e developed
during shipment and repeat them whenever new parts
have been installed :
W i t h t h e blade u n d e r tension, place a mechanics'
square against the flat side of the blade and clamp the
table e x a c t l y a t r i g h t angles. S e t t h e p o i n t e r SBS-46
to read z e r o o n t h e t i l t angle scale L B S - 5 4 w h i c h i s
attached t o the rear trunnion as shown i n F i g . 3. T h e
scale w i l l t h e n indicate correctly a n y angle t o w h i c h
the table may be tilted.
Tu r n the square head set screw SP-317 in the top of
the base casting u n t i l i t touches t h e underside o f t h e
table and l o c k i t w i t h t h e hexagon n u t S P -1001. T i l t
the table to the r i g h t and bring it back against the stop ;
check t h e s e t t i n g b y means o f the mechanics' square.
When properly adjusted this stop screw makes i t easy Fig. 4. Blade Guides and Supports; View through Table.
to r e t u r n the table square w i t h t h e blade a fte r t i l t i n g .
Move the support bearings HBS-714-S forward until
Occasionally i t m a y b e desirable t o w o r k w i t h t h e they are about 1 6 4 inch back of the blade. A l l o w this
table t i l t e d t o t h e l e f t . I n such cases. t u r n t h e s t o p clearance so t h a t t h e blade w i l l n o t bear against t h e
screw d o w n i n t o t h e base casting f o r clearance. T h e supports w h e n r u n n i n g f r e e ; continuous contact w i l l
top o f the base l i m i t s the l e f t t i l t angle t o 10 degrees.
work-harden the back edge of the blade, causing early
Re-adjust t h e s t o p s c r e w f o r t h e h o r i z o n t a l s e t t i n g breakage. T h e blade should bear against the supports
when proceeding w i t h regular work.
only when actually cutting. T i g h t e n the t h u m b screw
SP-1505 in the upper bracket and the headless set screw
Blade Guides a n d Supports SP-102 i n the l o w e r bracket t o hold the blade support
Principles and methods f o r adjusting the upper and bearings in correct position.
lower blade guides and supports are identical, b u t the The front edges of the guide blocks will become worn
support brackets a n d t h e i r m o u n t i n g s d i f f e r s l i g h t l y. after considerable u s e i n c u t t i n g curves. c a u s i n g a
The upper blade guide bracket HBS-711 is held on the tendency to bind at the rear edge of the blade. Reverse
lower end of the guide post HBS-710 b y the cap screw them t o use t h e opposite ends f o r o r i g i n a l accuracy.
SP-612. T h e lower bracket HBS-712 is mounted direct- Install new guides when both ends have become worn.
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BLADES Fine metal chips or saw dust may collect on the tires,
causing blade slippage. U s e a s t i f f f i b e r b r u s h t o re-
Band saw blades are subjected to heavy strains when
move the metal chips and sawdust.
cutting. L o n g service can be obtained only by selecting
the correct blade for the work, and b y carefully adjust-
ing and operating t h e machine. B l a d e s should b e o f B A N D S A W O P E R AT I O N S
the correct thickness a n d t e m p e r f o r use o n 1 0 -inch Before starting the machine, see that all adjustments
wheels. have been properly made. T u r n the wheels b y hand as
Wood c u t t i n g blades o f various widths, welded, set a final check. I n s t a l l t h e wheel guards and tighten
and sharpened r e a d y f o r use, a r e carried i n s t o c k as the hand knobs w h i c h h o l d t h e m t o t h e frame before
listed in Ta b l e 1. T h e s e are conventional blades which starting the motor.
may be filed and re-set. Keep t h e u p p e r b l a d e guides a n d g u a r d d o w n a s
A s h a r p blade w i l l c u t effectively u n d e r moderate close t o the w o r k as possible, f o r m a x i m u m protection
pressure a n d u n i f o r m feed. W h e n excessive pressure to the operator as well as best support for the blade.
is required. the blade should be sharpened. as continued
Move t h e s t o c k s t e a d i l y against t h e blade, a n d n o
use is h a r m f u l to the blade i n addition t o t a k i n g extra
time. S h a r p e n i n g a n d s e t t i n g a s a w b l a d e r e q u i r e s faster than required f o r easy cutting. D o not force the
skill a n d s h o u l d b e done b y a n experienced s a w y e r ; w o r k ; l i g h t contact w i l l p e r m i t closely f o l l o w i n g t h e
consult y o u r D e l t a dealer f o r such service. cutting l i n e a n d p r e v e n t s excessive f r i c t i o n , heating
and w o r k -hardening of the blade at its back edge.
Broken blades may be welded or brazed. Care should
be taken t o preserve t o o t h spacing, t o keep t h e blade A sharp blade o f the correct t y p e f o r the w o r k w i l l
straight, and t o remove w e l d i n g flash a t t h e j o i n t . I t cut easily w i t h o u t much pressure.
is n o t economical t o w e l d a blade w h i c h has become
• work-hardened, as i t w i l l soon break elsewhere.
Standard blades furnished f o r use o n t h i s machine
Straight Cuts
Use t h e widest blade available f o r straight cuts, i n
are 7134 inches l o n g . T h e a d j u s t m e n t o f t h e u p p e r order t o h a v e t h e greatest possible s u p p o r t f o r t h e
wheel bracket w i l l accommodate blades u p t o a maxi- teeth w h i c h do the work. K e e p the blades which have
mum length o f 72 inches and t o a m i n i m u m length o f closer t o o t h spacing f o r finer w o r k , always using t h e
691/2 inches. T h u s standard blades m a y be shortened coarse blades f o r resawing and o t h e r rough cuts.
VA inches b y successive repair.
A s t r a i g h t edge o r a j o i n t e d board m a y easily b e
Wood c u t t i n g blades a r e suitable a l s o f o r c u t t i n g
clamped o n t o t h e table, parallel t o t h e s a w blade, as
plastics and o t h e r l i g h t materials. T h e y m a y be used
a r i p fence when ripping long stock. U s e of such fence
on a l u m i n u m , magnesium a n d o t h e r s o f t metals, b u t
should not be used on iron. steel or other heavy metals. results in a smooth, straight cut i f the w o r k is fed uni-
formly.
Extra blades should be hung loosely over pegs when
not in use. I t is good practice to oil them so t h a t they
Cutting Curves
will n o t r u s t ; t h e o i l should. h o w e v e r, b e w i p e d o f f
when t h e y are p u t into service. When c u t t i n g curves, t u r n the stock carefully so that
the blade m a y f o l l o w t h e l i n e w i t h o u t being twisted.
Clearance f o r the blade in t h e saw k e r f is provided b y
MAINTENANCE the s e t o f t h e teeth. W i d e r t o o t h set a n d less blade
This machine w i l l l a s t indefinitely i f lubricated ac- width permits the c u t t i n g o f sharper curves. T h e nar-
cording t o instructions a n d operated w i t h reasonable row blades s h o u l d t h e r e f o r e b e reserved f o r c u r v e
care. A n y part which needs replacement due to acciden- cutting. M i n i m u m c u t t i n g r a d i u s f o r b l a d e s w i t h
tal damage or other cause may be identified f r o m Fig. 8. standard t o o t h set i s s h o w n i n Ta b l e 1.
The method for installing such parts can be determined I f the curve is so abrupt t h a t i t is necessary to back
from t h e drawing. up a n d c u t a n e w kerf. a n a r r o w e r blade o r one w i t h
When the bearings and drive shaft need replacement, wider t o o t h set should b e used. H o w e v e r, t h e c u t i s
send the band saw back t o the factory. N e w bearings usually rougher when the teeth are set wider.
will be press fitted i n t o the casting and line reamed to
When b a c k i n g o u t o f t h e w o r k i n o r d e r t o change
fit the new drive shaft, thus restoring the machine to its
original condition. S p e c i a l t o o l s are required f o r t h i s the c u t , o r f o r a n y o t h e r reason, b e careful t o avoid
work and i t cannot be done properly b y the customer. pulling t h e b l a d e o f f o f t h e wheels. I t i s generally
easier and safer to t u r n the stock and saw out through
Gum and p i t c h collecting o n t h e wheels creates ex-
the w a s t e material, r a t h e r t h a n t r y t o w i t h d r a w t h e
cessive f r i c t i o n a s t h e w o r k continues, h e a t i n g t h e
stock f r o m t h e blade.
blade. T h i s causes damage t o t h e blade a n d r u b b e r
tires and results i n uneven c u t t i n g . U s e coal o i l o n a Cutting t o a curved p a t t e r n i s illustrated i n F i g . 5.
piece o f c l o t h o r cotton waste t o w i p e t h e s a w blade Various m e t h o d s a r e u s e d t o c u t accurate c u r v e d

• and r u b b e r tires.
I f t h e tires become uneven, t h e y can be leveled b y
shapes, t h e most common being b y f o l l o w i n g the line
drawn o n the stock. H o w e v e r, there are m a n y oppor-
holding a piece o f sand paper l i g h t l y against t h e sur- tunities t o use templates, guides, jigs, center pins f o r
face of the tires while the wheels are spinning. circular arcs o r wheels, a n d o t h e r devices.
ment, as shown i n F i g . 7. T h i s accessory is adjustable
to t h e best position f o r i l l u m i n a t i n g t h e w o r k and is
especially useful for fine operations. I t includes a lamp
shade and 8-foot cord w i t h plug.

BLADE BREAKAGE
Excessive blade breakage m a y be due t o a number
of causes. I n some cases i t i s unavoidable because of
stresses w h i c h come upon the blade in the work. M o r e
generally, i t is due t o lack o f care o r judgment on the
part of the operator in making the adjustments. C o m -
mon causes of blade breakage are:
1. F a u l t y alignment or adjustment of guides.
2. F o r c i n g o r t w i s t i n g t h e blade around a curve or
very short radius.
3. F e e d i n g too fast.
4. Insufficient t o o t h set or dull teeth.
5. Excessive blade tension.
6. U p p e r guide set too high above the work.
7. I m p r o p e r l y finished o r lumpy braze or weld.
8. W r o n g blade for the w o r k being done.
9. Excessive pitch and gum on the blade and wheels.

ACCESSORIES A N D T O O L S
Consult y o u r Delta dealer for additional information
Fig. 5. Cutting to a Curved Pattern. about band saw accessories, saw blades, sanding belts
and tools which w i l l make this machine most useful to
Cutting Circles you.
True circles may be cut w i t h the band saw by means Remember t h a t t h e c u t t i n g tool does the w o r k ; the
of a circle j i g . C l a m p a p l y w o o d sheet on t h e table as band saw merely drives t h e tool. G o o d results can be
an auxiliary top. U s e a pin through the plywood as the obtained o n l y w i t h sharp tools o f the r i g h t kind.
center of the circle. T h e pin should be on a line drawn
at r i g h t angles t o t h e f l a t o f t h e blade even w i t h t h e
teeth, and i t s distance f r o m t h e blade should be equal
to the radius o f the desired circle. D r i l l a hole i n t h e
work piece t o f i t t h e pin, and r o t a t e t h e piece o n t h e
pin w h i l e c u t t i n g the circle.
Sanding
Use o f a n a r r o w sanding belt on t h e band saw pro-
vides a s i m p l e m e t h o d f o r f i n i s h i n g t h e e d g e s o f
straight o r curved cuts. A c c u r a t e results can b e o b -
tained m u c h m o r e r a p i d l y than b y hand methods, the
operator h a v i n g b o t h hands available f o r g u i d i n g t h e
work. A b r a s i v e belts, w h e n r u n a t b a n d s a w speed,
cut a t a f a s t r a t e : t h e m e t h o d m a y b e used w i t h a
coarse b e l t f o r r e l a t i v e l y h e a v y stock removal, o r b y
means o f a f i n e b e l t f o r s m o o t h finishing.
We offer the No. 28-810 sanding attachment f o r use
on the Delta H o m e c r a f t 10" Band Saw. T h i s accessory
consists of interchangeable flat and curved platens w i t h
guides, support block and a special table insert. A d d i -
tional belts a r e available i n m e d i u m a n d fine grades.
five t o the package.
Installation a n d a d j u s t m e n t o f t h e sanding attach-
ment requires o n l y a f e w minutes' time. T h e sanding
belt is mounted on the band saw wheels in place of the
saw blade. T h e platen is carried b y the support block,
which is inserted i n the blade support bracket in place
of t h e l e f t blade g u i d e block. T h e i n s t r u c t i o n sheet
P M -1712. packed w i t h t h e attachment, gives detailed
directions f o r i n s t a l l i n g t h i s device and f o r operating
it under various conditions.
LAMP AT TA C H M E N T
A bracket a t the end o f t h e upper a r m o f this band
saw i s arranged t o receive t h e N o . 882 l a m p attach- Fig. 7. Lamp Attachment Mounted on Band Saw.

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Table 1 . REPLACEMENT PARTS
I M P O R T A N T: G i v e both the P a r t Number and the Description of each item when ordering from this list;
also the Serial Number o f the machine on which the parts are to be used.

Number Number
Part No. Description R e q u i r e d Part No. Description R e q u i r e d

BASE HBS-730 Special 716-20 z 3,4• Hollow Cap Screw, W Bore.... 1

B-108-X Torrington Needle Bearing 2
HBS-750-S Base, with Drive Shaft Bushings, Assembled 1 SBS-14 Coil Spring, 916" Dia., 213{g' Free Length, Flat Ends..
PF-57 Porous Bronze Bushing, )ts" I.D., 1416" O.D. a 2 SBS-23 Rubber Tire for 1 0 ' Wheel
SBS-46 Pointer, 516 x 73n% Flat. SP-1231 W - 2 4 Hexagon Jam Nut
SP-317 ?16-18 x 2 ' Square Head Set Screw, Flat Point SP-1303 h's'-18 Square Nut
SP-552 #10-32 x R o u n d Head Machine Screw SP-1402 ).4 W i n g Nut
SP-2486 )4' Oil Hole Cover, Plain Drive, Gits #521 SP-1606 46' Steel Washer • 0 ..s.
SP-1001 34%18 Hexagon lam Nut SP-2486 3 . ' Oil Hole Cover, Plain Drive, Git01621
SP-1610 13t,4' Steel Washer

SAW G U I D E S , U P P E R - A N D L O W E R
LOWER W H E E L A N D S H A F T
Drive Shaft, with Thrust Collar, Assembled HBS-710 Guide Post, 34 x 8'2", with Keyway
HBS-709-S HBS-711 Upper Blade Guide Bracket . .
HBS-721-S Lower Wheel, B o r e , with Rubber Tire
HBS-722 Special 41$4" Fiber Washer, 1 I O . D . x 116 Thick. 2 HBS-712 Lower Blade Guide Bracket .
Special '1$4" Steel Washer, 1 '4- O.D. x .109' Thick. HBS-755-S Blade Support Bearing, with Shaft, Assembled 2
t I-316 HBS-716
NCS-35.S Set Collar, ?,.s' I.D., with Set Screw . Wood Guard, 1 3 % ' Long, Grooved for Blade 1
SBS-19 Special 5,8%18 Hexagon lam Nut, 74,4' Thick.. HBS-716-S Wooden Guard, 1334" Long, with Mounting Brackets
Rubber Tire for 10" Wheel HBS-726 Sliding Blade Guard
SBS-23 Blade Guide Block, 5.46x 5j6 x 4
SP-205 " Hexagon Socket Set Screw, Cup P o i n t SBS-56
SP-2605 #505 Hi-Pro Key TBS-23 Mounting Bracket for Wooden Blade Guard 2
No. 5500 5' Drive Shaft Pulley, 5 8 ' Bore, with Set Screw.... ,,5852 Nice Special Ball Bearing, Thrust Type . 2
SP-101 3.4-20 a 14" Headless Set Screw, Cup Point 4
SP-102 34-20 a 38' Headless Set Screw, Cup Point 1
TABLE A N D T R U N N I O N S SP-502 )4-20 x 34' Round Head Machine Screw
SP-612 %-20 x 94' Hexagon Head Cap Screw
HBS-702 Tilting Table, 10 x SP-1.21i9 %'-20 Hexagon Nut
HBS-715 S Trunnion Clamp Shoe, with Dowel Pins, Assembled.. SP-1505 34.20 x 12' Thumb Screw, Flat Point 1
DP-276 Special 3)t,4" Spring Washer, 1 % ' O.D. x 1,i' Thick.. SP-1603 34' Steel Washer 2
LBS-52 Table Trunnion Half 2 SP-2001 / 5 x R o u n d Head Wood Screw
.38' 4
LBS-54 Tilt Angle Scale, 1 ) z 312' SP-2353 x 34" Square Head Machine Bolt 1
LBS-56 Table Insert, 2 ' A l u m i n u m Disk, 142' Th. 346' Slot
SF-18 F16.- I 4 Serrated Nut, 14%20 Tapped Head
SR-217 Ball-End Adjustable Clamp Handle, Serrated B o r e SAW G U A R D S , U P P E R A N D L O W E R
SP-107 3.8.16 x 2 Headless Set Screw, Cup Point ..
34-20 x R o u n d Head Machine Screw 5 HBS-737-S Upper Wheel Guard, with Name Plate
SP-509 HBS-752 Lower Wheel Guard
SP-1603 3 . ' Steel Washer.1 HDP-133
SP-1702 4 " Split Lockwasher 4 Name Plate, 'ifs x 4 % ' , Horizontal, Homecraft . .
716-14 x 2" Square Head Machine Bolt 1 SBS-39 Stud, 12 x 21742', 1/4".20 and W - 2 4 Threaded Ends . 4
SP-2369 SBS-40 Knurled Hand Knob, 34" Dia., 3..c Long, W - 2 0 Th. 4
SP-2252 .2 x S i ' Drive Screw 2
UPPER F R A M E
HBS-705 Mounting Plate, 3.6 x 2% a 6):8", for Sliding Bracket.. 1 ACCESSORIES
HBS-751 Upper Frame Arm •
HSS-532 Special 3-46-18 z 1 y ' Thumb Screw, Full Dog Point... SBS-47 Double End 74 and ?AS" Hexagon Box Wrench
SBS-8 Dowel Pin, % x W . Tapered Ends 2 No. 387 V-Belt, 3934' Outside Circumference
SP-607 :,16-18 x h • Hexagon Head Cap Screw 3 No. 560 V-Belt, 58414' Outside Circumference
SP-664 '1,-20 x 1 ' Hexagon Head Cap Screw 2 No. 882 Lamp Attachment
SP-1604 'lb' Steel Washer 3 No. 5275 2'4 M o t o r Pulley, with Set Screw (Specify o r
SP-1708 'ic' Split Lockwasher 2 - Bore)
No. 28-810 Sanding Attachment Complete
No. 28.811 Five Fine Garnet Sanding Belts, 7 0 ' Long
UPPER W H E E L A N D S H A F T No. 28-812 Five Medium Garnet Sanding Belts, 70" Long
SP-2 Hexagon Wrench for Socket Screws
HBS-703 Sliding Bracket for Upper W h e e l . . . . . .
HBS-704 Hinge for Upper Wheel Shaft.
HBS-706-S Blade Tension Screw, with Hand Knob Band S a w Blades (71s-.i' L o n g )
HBS-707 Upper Wheel Shalt, ?..s x Z = "
HBS-708 Steel Pin, 34 x 1316', Knurled One End No. 28-801 I V Wide, .018' Thick, 7 Teeth ,In., 14" Min. Radius
HBS-720-S Upper Wheel, 114' Bore, with Rubber Tire No. 28-802 Nt• Wide, .018" Thick, 7 Teeth/In., 12. Min. Radius.
HBS-724 Special 4I.84" Fiber Washer, 1 ' O.D. T h i c k 2 No. 28-811 Five Fine Garnet Sanding Belts, 7 0 ' Long
HBS-729 Special 14-20 x 237" Thumb Screw, Cone Point.... 1 No. 28-812 Five Medium Garnet Sanding Belts, 7 0 ' Long

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