Delta Rockwell 4 inch Jointer 37-290

by Brian
(Greensboro, NC)

Delta 4 inch jointer with table top base extension (mount). Its called a Deluxe jointer. Model 37-290. I was going to sell it and then I found out that there is a real following and all the parts available for these great tools.

I am looking for the stand that was manufactured for these jointers and willing to purchase and or trade my Delta table-top mount (cast) extension for the 8x16 angle iron stand that bolts together. The stand with the legs that flute out with almost a tiger paw shape. This stand looks like it was also used under belt sanders and other Delta shop equipment.You have a picture of the stand above.

I feel like I have a piece of history and want to refurbish the old "geezer" and give it a new lease on life. All I really need is some new blades and I plan on replacing the bearings just to be safe. i am an aircraft mechanic and we tend to error on the side of preventive maintenance to avoid failure. My motor has the wrong pulley on it and I may be turning the drum too slow. If I go to all this trouble, I am thinking about having a machine shop match grind the feed tables if there is a correct method of getting that done. Can you help me find a stand? I would be happy to send before and after pictures. I also need to buy a manual when I get a stand which will really motivate me. Thanks Brian

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Jun 29, 2022
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Delta 37-290 Planer Value?
by: Jim

I just acquired a 37-290 planer, serial number 87H50159, that is on the original floor stand with the clawfoot-type feet. It runs great and has new knives, but I need to polish the table and fence surfaces, as it set in a garage for many years.
Can anyone tell me what this unit might be worth in June of 2022? I would appreciate any information you have.

Aug 09, 2021
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Delta Rockwell 37-290
by: Jim

Just bought this today from a lady in Sutton's Bay Michigan. $100. Original owner bought it 4/83 for $269.00 for just the jointer. Set up on a Craftsman stand with a older Craftsman motor.Seems to run good and not used much just need to clean up some light rust on the tables and fence and covert the 2 prong power to 3 prong. 3" pulleys on motor and jointer.

Jul 08, 2021
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Slightly different 37-290
by: Chris W

Hi,
I just acquired a 37-290 as well as a matching bandsaw having the accessory light from the original owner - both of the same vintage (~early 70's). Both are in excellent condition and barely used, complete and with nice original motors, locking roller stands and pulleys. The jointer has a swing motor mount with friction belting with the dust chute. I havent seen this before - it has a Rockwell Delta 62-144 1/2 hp motor which seems larger than prior model 37-290's. Blades are still sharp and never sharpened. Anyway, thought I would contribute to the variations and history.
Chris

Apr 01, 2020
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Adjustment crank handles
by: Anonymous

I need the table adjust handles for my 37-290 thx

Mar 25, 2020
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37-130
by: Anonymous

Anybody ever hear of a model 37-130 4" Rockwell Jointer? Can find info on 37-290 and 37-110, but not 37-130.

Sep 29, 2018
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I think I have a 37 - 110 homecraft 4” jointer
by: Charles Alberson

I inherited this jointer about 10 years ago. Finally decided to match the motor and build a table for the jointer. I am not sure how old this jointer is. But it looks like a picture of the PN 37 - 110 The serial number is on the back says "J-632". Does anybody know how to find out information on this jointer. It has a 3 1/4 inch pulley on the motor and a one and a half inch pulley on the mandrel. To give me over 11,000 cuts per minute on the three blade cutter head. It works really well once I wired up the motor and used the right size V belt and mounted them both to a table I just built for it. I’ve done nothing with it since inheriting it except store it in my garage. Does anybody have any historical information about it?

Jul 12, 2015
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Delta 37-290 4
by: Jack Gatewood

I just finished refurbing my 37-290 jointer serial no. BE-4189 with new bearings (original 87502 still avail.), new blades, new pulleys (6" at motor,2.5" at mandrel). Motor is original 1/3 hp turning 1725 rpm.This equates to 12,420 cpm. Stand is original bolt together, sandblasted and painted. Plan to add link belt but unit is quite and smooth. Love it.
Next project is my Delta radial drill press model 11-280, serial no. DI-7604.

Jul 12, 2015
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Delta 37-290 4" jointer
by: Jack Gatewood

I just finished refurbing my 37-290 jointer serial no. BE-4189 with new bearings (original 87502 still avail.), new blades, new pulleys (6" at motor,2.5" at mandrel). Motor is original 1/3 hp turning 1725 rpm.This equates to 12,420 cpm. Stand is original bolt together, sandblasted and painted. Plan to add link belt but unit is quite and smooth. Love it.
Next project is my Delta radial drill press model 11-280, serial no. DI-7604.

Dec 01, 2010
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I think I just bought one like yours - Delta 37-290
by: Earl

But I can't seem to see your picture of the jointer. I was also wondering what size pulleys you used as one article said the rpm's were 1750 with their factory 1/3 hp motor. Mine has a very old and big motor I will search and see f I can find it's rpm. I imagine the rpms would affect the performance of the jointer so I wanted to get it right. I was impressed with the quality of this old machine compared with the new ones. I adjusted it up and sharpened the blades and played with it quite a while and was surprised how good it worked for it's age. Bearings are still tight after all these years. They sure don't make them like that, for an affordable unit for a home hobbyist. Thanks

Nov 30, 2010
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4 inch Delta Jointer 37-290
by: Anonymous

I promised some photos of my 37-290 Jointer project. New bearings, blades and a stand made for the jointer as well as the right pulley combination made this a fun project.
The only item not shown was a reworked AC ducting (register reformed and shaped to cover the 4.25 inch exhaust hole in order to collect all the wood chips. I also went with a 3/4 HP motor and a balance pulley which made it very smooth and vibration free.

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