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10-26-2009, 04:41 AM
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#1 | | New toy day.......WHOOT ! Name: worm City: Fredericksburg State: VA County: Stafford Join Date: Sep 2009  10-26-2009, 04:41 AM
I scored this USA made Delta 28-203 14" off ebay for a shade over $300. The guy even delivered to my house for free......it has seen very little use.....NO RUST ANYWHERE ON IT ! 
It cuts WONDERFULLY after a little cleaning & tuning. It does need a new blade though. Tracking is spot on and vibration is minimal.
I just ordered a new set of Carter urathane tires, cool blocks and (2) blades from Olson. This should finish her up nicely !
I am wondering if I should go ahead and get a new link belt. I have never tried one and have heard good things about'em......any opinions ?
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10-26-2009, 06:08 AM
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Name: Dennis City: Ivan's Corner (Monroe) State: NC County: Union Join Date: Jan 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.73 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
I am wondering if I should go ahead and get a new link belt. I have never tried one and have heard good things about 'em......any opinions ? Do it.
BTW, YOU ROCK! That's about as close to Delta Green as they had on the color chart.
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10-26-2009, 06:12 AM
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Name: Tony City: Sea Level State: NC County: Carteret Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 47 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
Way to go.Great find.I'll try it out for you.Tony
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10-26-2009, 06:53 AM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
Great score  Congratulations 
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10-26-2009, 07:27 AM
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Name: Scott City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.49 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
Looks like you go a great deal. When it is time for more blades check out the wood slicer sold by Highland Hardware (one of our site sponsors). They are second to none.
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10-26-2009, 09:34 AM
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.03 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
Good lick, Worm! You'll like her a lot! Yep, get the link belt. You won't be sorry. Add a magnet light and you're good to go! Congrats!
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10-26-2009, 11:32 AM
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Name: Robert City: Asheville State: NC County: Buncombe Join Date: Nov 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 2.41 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
That's a great machine...and for the price it just got sweeter.
Will you be adding the 6" riser? If so, do it before you start picking up blades. | |
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10-26-2009, 01:25 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.53 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
Sweet!!
As for the link belt, they are nice, but if you aren't getting a lot of vibration, I say save the cash, plus if you do the link belt, are you going to get a set of balanced pulleys? | |
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11-02-2009, 02:06 PM
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Name: worm City: Fredericksburg State: VA County: Stafford Join Date: Sep 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 4.83 over 71 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
Well.......after cleaning/tuning my new Delta all I can say is................................WOW ! 
She runs and cuts like nobody's business. Very quiet with no vibration ! Here are the WELL WORTH upgrades I opted for:
1. Olson cool blocks
2. Olson pro-series 1/4" 6tpi raker blade
3. Accu-Link belt (the green has the mojo !)
I ripped a 2x6 (4' length) down the middle and the cut was so smooooooooooooooth ! dead accurate with NO tooth tracks.................ME'S HAPPY !!!!! .gif "Drogar BigGrin(DBG)")
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11-02-2009, 03:11 PM
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Name: Ken City: Liberty State: SC County: Anderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 63 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
Great deal. When you're ready for more blades check Woodcraft Bands
It's a N.C. business and John is a great guy to deal with. His prices on bimetal blades is very good. | |
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11-02-2009, 08:36 PM
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Name: Tom City: Yadkinville State: NC County: Yadkin Join Date: Jun 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.95 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
You Rock!! The only thing better than me finding a deal, is a deserving soul finding the deal.
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11-02-2009, 08:39 PM
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#12 | | President
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Name: Doug Robinson City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: New toy day.......WHOOT !
I have the same saw. Funny, but the guy I bought it from 6 years ago found me on another forum and offered to buy it back.
One upgrade I added was the Carter tension release lever.
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