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Inca/Delta 20" Bandsaws (post #91646)

David_Allred on Tue, 01/04/2000 - 21:48

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After having used the Inca 10 1/2" bandsaw for several years, I've decided to buy a heavier more powerful bandsaw.
I'm mostly satisfied with the Inca's performance(love it's precision) but it has stalled and nearly tipped over on occasion if I run a heavy piece of hardwood through it. Although I am concidering getting the Inca model 710 20"bandsaw, I think I will get the Delta model 28-640 20" bandsaw because of the weight (about 600 lbs.). Does anyone have experience with the 20" Delta? Is it a good larger bandsaw?

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by Tom_Sepaniak in reply to David_Allred [original] on Tue, 11/02/1999 - 16:40

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I have an older Delta 20" Bandsaw, circa about 1947. I also have a 5 year old Delta 14" Bandsaw. The 20" unit has several advantages and dis-advantages.

A. Capacity - I very seldom need more than 20" throat capacity, although I quite often need more than the 14" unit.

A. Stability - This saw is very solid. When handling very large boards, I never have to worry about the saw moving, and table deflection is a non issue.

A. Table - Handling large sheets and boards on the 20" unit is much easier.

A. With a 1-1/2 Hp motor, I can cut just about anything.

D. This saw is big. Moving can be a real chore. I solved the this by putting it as well as all of my big machines on pallets. I use a pallet jack to move them. I am also tall so now they machines are at a better height for me.

D. This machine creats quite a dust storm, several times more than me 14" unit. Dust collection is a must.

Would I ever sell it? never!. Some day I may put a variable speed drive on it!!

20" Bandsaw (post #91646, reply #2 of 4)

by boatbuilder77 in reply to Anonymous [original] on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 13:42

Tom,

I just aquired a similar 1947ish 20" delta rockwell that hasnt been used much in a long time.

Can you tell me anything about the motor? Is it single phase? it seams to have a 220v plug. can it be wired for 110?

Long shot- know its an old post.

Anyone else? Thanks

Bill

Why not start a new thread, (post #91646, reply #3 of 4)

by SteveSchoene in reply to boatbuilder77 [original] on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 19:26

Why not start a new thread, indicating you have a motor question in the title.. You'll get much better response.

Test your finish on scrap, FIRST, or risk having to scrap your finish.

20 inch bandsaw motor (post #91646, reply #4 of 4)

by old saw in reply to boatbuilder77 [original] on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 17:43

Delta 20 inch bandsaws could be ordered with either single phase or three phase electrics. If you can get a look at the name plate on your motor, it will specify which it is. If your saw is single phase, it is probably wired for 220 volts - especially if the motor is larger than 1 hp. Some motors are dual voltage and can be wired for either 110 or 220 - it will say on the name plate. If it is a dual voltage motor, yes, you could run it on 110 - but you will require a single purpose or stand alone circuit with higher ampacity wires and components than the ordinary wall outlet. Generally such circuits have to be specially installed - in which case you might just as well use 220 volts, since it is more electrically efficient - meaning less voltage drop and danger of overloading.

Last time I looked at the National Electrical Code I think it specified that wiring and other circuit components for motors 1 hp and larger had to be rated in amps at 125 percent of the motor's full load amperage. For example: If the motor pulls 16 amps at 110 volts, you will require components rated at 20 amps or more. Some 1 1/2 horsepower motors can be run at 110 volts on a 20 amp circuit, but just barely - depends on the motor's full load amperage rating.