1937 Delta 6" Belt Sander

1937delta_beltsander1Sanding and polishing machines of the type of the new No. 1400, shown above. have heretofore either been too small and lightly built to be of any value in the shop doing serious work, or else they have been too expensive to be within the reach of the small shop.

Here, for the first time, is a sander that is heavy and husky enough to do any of the myriad of sanding and polishing operations that may be found around the amateur or professional shop, and yet which sells at a price that brings it within the reach of every shop, large or small.

Study Its Advantages

Into the design of this machine has gone all of our years of experience in design and manufacture--experience matched by no other manufacturer in this field. It incorporates everything of practical value that can be built into a sanaer of this type-plus the highest grade of material. design and manufacture.1937delta_beltsander2

In addition to its many mechanical advantages, it is of pleasing design and the unused portion of the sanding belt is completely enclosed and guarded in accordance with stringent safety requirements.

It is by far the safest and most thoroughly guarded machine of its type on the market, regardless of size or price.

Machine Specifications

Overall dimensions: 28" long; 13" wide; 80" high horizontal; 26)4" high vertical.

Completely ball-bearing equipped. Double-seal bearings, lubricated at the factory for life.

Completely enclosed and guarded in accordance with all safety requirements.

Exceptionally heavy main drive shaft, carrying large diameter drum (50"). Largedriving pulley to transmit power.

No rubber covering required on drums. thus eliminating one source of replacement expense.

Adjustable deflector on drum hood catches practically all sawdust. Hood is provided with suction spout.

Machine operates vertically as well as horizontally.1937delta_beltsander3

Lapless sanding belts, 6" wide by 495/16" long. Belts are lap less to insure accurate work and longer life, especially on metal work.

Tilting table, 7-1/2" by 14-3/4", with 3/8" by 3/4" groove for miter gage, is available for use in vertical position.

Adjustable fence for edge sanding and adjustable back stop for flat sanding are available for use in horizontal position.

Welded steel stand available to make machine completely portable.

Belt guard available to complete guarding of machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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