Bandsaw restoration

I spent some time in the shop preparing the saw for the new parts I ordered.  First task was to get the tires off. The top one came off in one piece but the bottom was a different story.  Regardless they both came off relatively easy.  The glue holding them on was a different story.  Lots of mineral spirits, a screwdriver as a scraper and lots of patience.  30-40 minutes later they were both cleaned up and ready for the new urethane tires that should be here next week.  I did find something interesting underneath the tires.  There is a line of holes drilled into both the top and bottom wheel.  My only guess is that it was an attempt to take a bit of weight off to balance them.  It either worked or was a waste of time because the wheels spin beautifully.  I also spent some time cleaning up the table top.  Went through progression from a rag with oil to 80 grit on ROS all the way up to 600 wet/dry by hand.  I was hoping it would have shined up a bit more but i guess I don't need to check for stuff in my teeth on my bandsaw table.

Vintage Delta Bandsaw

There is a HUGE neighborhood sale in town every year that is a 'must-attend' for me.  Every year I go I come home with something that I've used around the house regularly. With a toddler and another on the way kids clothes were a priority for me this year.  I've seen some planes and other old hand power tools but never a score like this year.

I brought home a 1940's (my guess) Delta wood/metal 14" bandsaw with 5 blades for $70.  It's got an enclosed, cast iron base and is a tank.  There was also the wood only model with an open base for $40 that sold before I could get there.  Other than the wearable parts like thrust bearings, tires and guide blocks the saw is in great shape. It could use a fresh coat of paint but the boards it'll be chewing through don't care how it looks.

motor plaque 

Weird little oil port

model number

The only broken piece