delta 28-243 bandsaw - Woodworking Talk

greg4269ub · 12-31-2009, 09:38 AM

i have a delta 28-243 model band saw. it has a 1/2 HP motor on it (62-142) i bought it used and didn't get an instruction manual with it. i am trying to find info on resawing with it. i can order a 3/4" blade through my local delta/portercable store. i am unsure of the tooth count i should get or even if my saw can handle the resawing that i am trying to do. Christmas of 08 i cut some reindeer silhouettes of hard maple 10/4 and 4" wide. it handled it well. i would like to resaw a 6" wide board (the max the blade guide will allow) any suggestions on where i could go to get the info i need? or does anyone know if i can resaw something that wide with my saw? thank you in advance for your help.

the_tool · 12-31-2009, 05:05 PM

You could try eReplacementParts.com - I know you will at-least get full diagrams on the saw and parts lists. You may also find some other resources you need. Here's that bandsaw page: Delta 28-243 Band Saw
Hope this helps!

tmarkm · 01-18-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by greg4269ub

i have a delta 28-243 model band saw. it has a 1/2 HP motor on it (62-142) i bought it used and didn't get an instruction manual with it. i am trying to find info on resawing with it. i can order a 3/4" blade through my local delta/portercable store. i am unsure of the tooth count i should get or even if my saw can handle the resawing that i am trying to do. Christmas of 08 i cut some reindeer silhouettes of hard maple 10/4 and 4" wide. it handled it well. i would like to resaw a 6" wide board (the max the blade guide will allow) any suggestions on where i could go to get the info i need? or does anyone know if i can resaw something that wide with my saw? thank you in advance for your help.

Greg,

I have the same saw but with a 1 HP motor. I still have the manual but I am afraid it isn't much help with your question. I also have the riser extension so I can resaw up to 12 1/4 boards. I use a 3/4" 3 tpi blade. I just finished cutting a wet log 12" across with no problem. At one point I had to slow my feed rate because I was stalling the motor. But over all I can handle most anything that fits. I think most of what I do would be slow going with a 1/2 hp motor. But the saw can handle it. I've been using mine for this for over 20 years.

Good luck and enjoy!

greg4269ub · 01-19-2010, 02:49 AM

welcome to the forum!! thanks for the info i could only order a 4tpi blade at my local delt/dewalt store. i haven't tried any pieces yet but i am close to that project your info will help thanks again!!

tmarkm · 01-20-2010, 01:06 PM

Your quite welcome. 4 tpi will work fine. It might be a bit slower but then the cut will be a a litter smother too. I'm curious to see how you like that blade. My 3 tpi blade is great for rough stuff but it is just that, rough.

greg4269ub · 01-20-2010, 02:55 PM

my goal is to trim turning blanks out of slabs that are left over from my sawmill. i have several that i will be doing now and when the snow melts i will get the rest out of the pile. when i have the pics together i will post some.