This assembly was mounted on the end bell of the motor. It prevents a bystander's hands from begin accidentally caught between the V-belt and motor pulley while in operation. This guard completely protects the operator from the motor pulley and V-belt. The motor speed of 1725 rpm ran the arbor at 3850 rpm or the 8 inch saw blade at 8100 surface feet per minute. motor with ball bearings and a 5/8" diameter shaft. This was a capacitor start, 115 volt, 60 cycle, 1725 r.p.m.
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The raising and tilting mechanisms were operated by hand-wheels with free turning hand grips and useful locking devices which were located at convenient positions on the side of the saw cabinet.ĭelta Homecraft Bench Model 8" Tilting Arbor Saw Model No. It was mounted on the saw in such a way that it tilted with the saw at any angle. The blade guard with splitter and anti-kickback fingers gave maximum protection to the operator and view of the saw blade at all times. The rip fence could be moved along the graduated scale on the front guide rail without having to measure the distance from the saw blade each time since the pointer incorporated in the front clamp block enabled the operator to read the distance directly. It included the front and rear locking devices independent of one another.
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The rip fence extended the full length of the table. These manufacturing enhancements assured a true running arbor on which the blade was mounted and held square with the axis of rotation.ĭelta Homecraft 8 Inch Table Saw No. The arbor was ground to a close tolerance and its flange was finish faced accurately after it was assembled. The use of a heavily ribbed table, side table extensions, arbor bracket, trunnions and trunnion brackets made of sturdy grey iron castings produced maximum rigidity between the working parts of the machine. The construction of the saw featured a welded steel cabinet ruggedly constructed as a frame for mounting the table and carrying the working parts to provides maximum safety for the operator. The cabinet size is 13 1/2 inches wide, 14 inches deep by 11 1/2 inches high. Its size is 15 inches wide by 22 inches deep when both side extensions are mounted, its size is 25 inches wide by 22 inches deep. The table height of the saw was 34 1/2 inches above the floor when mounted.
The "Micro-Set" rip fence could be clamped at any point along the entire width of the table including the side extensions when mounted. The "Auto-Set" miter gauge was adjustable for cuts at any angle up to 60 degrees right or left. When the saw blade was tilted 45 degrees to the right, a 1 9/16" depth of cut could be obtained with an 8 inch blade. The maximum depth of cut was 1 1/4 inches. Accessories for dado and molding operations were also available to extend the versatility of the saw.
Cross cutting, ripping, mitering and beveling operations could be easily accomplished. The saw was light weight, had a large working capacity and was ruggedly designed.
The working parts were enclosed in a welded steel cabinet. 34-500 performed all of the operations commonly done on larger and more expensive machines of its type.