In the late 1950’s, Delta sold the Homecraft Saw-Jointer Combination. This combination of a No. 34-500 8″ tilting arbor circular saw and a No. 37-110 4″ jointer were mounted on one stand and were operated by one motor.
With the saw and jointer mounted on one stand, Delta advertised that customers would save valuable workspace. Casters made it possible to store it anywhere and roll it out when you were ready to work.
One motor powered both machines keeping costs lower. The table saw or the jointer could be operated singly or together. The basic machine was listed as the No. 34-640 Saw-Jointer Combination Unit and also included the No. 37-113 Jointer Raising Block, No. 50-308 Stand, No. 49-1888 V-Belt and Motor Pulley Group. Without the motor, the unit weighed 207 lbs.
No. 62-253 3/4 H.P. Motor
This was a capacitor start, 115 volt, 60 cycle, 3450 r.p.m. motor with ball bearings and a 5/8″ diameter double shaft . With switch, cord, and plug, it weighed 37 lbs. A motor pulley on one end powered the 4″ jointer and another pulley on the other end powered the table saw.
No. 49-360 Retractable Caster Set
These casters allowed you to step up the machine. With the casters in the down position, the splayed leg stand sat on the floor. You could step on the pedal and the machine would be lifted onto the casters for easy mobility.
Delta HJ-17 Motor Pulley
The motor for the Delta Saw-Jointer Combination unit used different pulleys on each end. This one was used to power the 4″ Homecraft jointer.
Delta Model 34-500 8″ Table Saw Handwheel
Hand Knob – Part number TAB 160. Tapped 5/16″-18
Hand wheel – Part number TAB 165S
The 8″ table saw came with two of the hand wheels and lock knobs. One was located on the front of the saw for raising and lowering the blade and the other was on the side and was used to tilt the saw arbor.
Delta Model 34-500 8″ Table Saw Motor Mount
Part Number TAB-109-3, Motor Bracket
Part Number TAB-117-3, Motor Mounting Plate
Part Number TAB-131, Motor Plate Rod, 5/8″ x 4-11/16″
The motor mount allowed the motor to hang off the back of the saw cabinet. The mount was hinged so the weight of the motor would put tension on the v-belt.
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