Need Advice On Rockwell Delta 14" Band Saw

Price is a little rich for me. I’d rather find a dirty one and restore it.

For that price I’d just buy a grizzly.

-- Shooting down the walls of heartache. Bang bang. I am. The warrior.

It’s a good quality saw. The price is decent and you won’t have to rehab anything if the owner’s being up-front with you. I suspect he is, if for no other reason than he offered to allow you to test-drive it. If everything works properly, I’d take it home tonight. Personally, I’d rather use it right away than have to re-build it to save a few bucks, but that’s me. No criticism of others. To each his own.

-- A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working. ~Author unknown

@kkaucher thanks. what would you advise me to pay attention to while I’m checking out the saw? I’m not familiar with the parts of a band saw. I hear things about bearings, guides, tires, etc. I can watch a few YouTube videos to familiarize myself before I go. If I have to replace bearings, guides, etc. are these parts expensive?

I m not familiar with the parts of a band saw. I hear things about bearings, guides, tires, etc.[...] If I have to replace bearings, guides, etc. are these parts expensive?
- johnnywoodworker

Here are all of the parts involved :)

If it’s plug-n-play as the seller states, then you shouldn’t need to worry about tires, belts, etc… I usually will replace the bearings regardless just so I know they are good (~$20). Thrust bearings (part of the guides) are considered consumables, but are cheap (standard 6200-ZZ bearings). Other than that, just make sure nothing is broken/cracked. It’s the missing and broken stuff that can really bite you in the wallet. As for price, that is for you to decide – although I would consider it on the high side.

Cheers,
Brad

-- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable

@MrUnix, thanks!

I agree with Fridge, at that price I’d rather have something newer.

Does it have the riser block or is it just the standard 6” resaw capacity?

Seems kinda spendy to me for that saw. But, it is a good saw and parts are pretty universal and readily available. So if it’s in good shape and that’s a good price for your location, go for it. Around here, that’s a $250-$300 saw in good working condition. To Fridge’s point though, another $100 gets a new Grizzly…

-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!

@Steve, it’s a standard saw. No riser.

@HokieKen thanks. I wish it was a $250 – $300 saw around here! The ones I see at that price are really bad shape usually.

Thanks for your responses guys. I have decided not to get it. I really want the ability to resaw a bit higher than that. My gut says to pass on this one.

Good call IMO johnny.

-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!

Thanks Kenny. It really looks nice but when the gut says no, I gotta listen. May be a better deal just around the corner. And I like good deals! Lol.

Keep in mind that it doesn’t have to look pretty to be 100% functional, and cosmetic issues can lower the price significantly. For example, the last Delta BS I bought was fully functional, but it certainly wouldn’t win any beauty contests.

However, it also cost me less than 20% of the asking price of the one you were looking at.

Cheers,
Brad

-- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable

Hey Brad, I’m with ya. I usually go for the deals. Looks like you got a steal. I’ll be patient and wait for that!