old Rockwell bandsaw

[Doug]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me with this matter. I just received a wonderful gift. My buddy gave me an old Rockwell bandsaw. It seems to run but needs some restoration/cleanup. Is there anyone out there that knows how to find a manual to this machine, as I nor my buddy know how to arrange the belts to the pulleys? Also, are there any books on restoring old machinery available and reccomended? The only things that I know about this is it is a Rockwell 14" bandsaw, series no. 28-300, serial no. FR-4908. Cast on the arm of the machine is : 5-3-73 and LBS28. This might be the date of manufacture. I would love to get this machine back to working condition. Any help is greatly appreciated. Doug

[Swingman]

[George]

go to Delta's site,

get the number for the manual, and call 'em for a copy.

Until then

[Anon Ymous]

I have a Rockwell/Delta mod. 28-200 band saw. I guess somewhere along the line Rockwell and Delta merged. I found a manual for mine on Delta's site

but not yours. My guess is they are very close. If you have a jack shaft with extra pulleys and belts, you may have a metal cutting saw. They add the extra gear reduction to slow the blade down. I'll skip the gloat on how I got mine, but after a new motor, tires and guide blocks it works great!

Good luck!

Tom

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