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Discussion for the Delta 34-444 Type 4 Contractors Saw
The 1349941 splitter assembly was for the Delta and Biesemeyer over arm guards used on the larger cabinet saws. I'm not sure that it will adapt to the table saw you have. The splitter you might want is part number 422040860002. It is part of the complete guard assembly part number A23469. Unfortunately both of these items are on a factory back order.
All of a sudden, my blade is receiving a lot of resistance. I heard it struggling to turn so I turned it off. I can feel the blade is difficult to turn. Oiled it up with very little improvement. Can anyone give me advice on how to diagnose or repair the problem or give me the name of a repairman that will do a house call in Central New Jersey?
Do you have a model number or catalog number of the saw? It should be a 34-??? number. That will help to let you know what might be wrong. I suspect it is going to be the bearings on the arbor.
WJA
Reply: 20 Yr Old 10" Delta Table S...
greatsign1
Cat # 34-444
Delta Motor 62 042
Reply: 20 Yr Old 10" Delta Table S...
WJA
Hello greatsign1,
It's most likely is your arbor bearings or in a few cases it could be the bearings in the motor. To check this, first unplug the saw from the power source. Then remove the belt from the arbor pulley and motor pulley. Rotate the arbor, if it spins easily with no resistance and noise the arbor bearings should be okay. Then do the same with the motor. If the motor bearings are bad take the motor to a local motor service shop in your area and the can replace the bearings for you. If the arbor bearings are bad they will have to be replaced.
To replace the bearings you will need to remove the arbor bracket by removing the arbor bracket shaft item #149 on the diagram from the front trunnion. Once you have the arbor bracket out. Remove the nut and the pulley from the arbor. At this point you might need a press to get the arbor out of the bracket. Once the arbor is out remove the bearing closure nut that is holding the bearing in the arbor bracket. remove the bearing from the bracket and from the arbor ( a press will be needed for this.) Make sure the arbor is not scored or pitted where the bearings sit or you will have to replace the arbor also.
Replace the bearings, reassemble and you should be good to go.
Or once you have the arbor bracket out take it to a local tool and machine service shop and they will do this for you.
It looks like the tilt shaft has been discontinued. The 34-444 was a very common tablesaw. I would try some of the Delta repair shops in your area and see if any of them have one still laying on a shelf or maybe even an old carcass of a 34-444 they could pull the shaft from.
I have a 10" Contractors Saw. I can't get a wrench on the arbor flange because the arbor is too far recessed into the arbor bracket. Upon disassembly, all the parts appear to be in good condition (load spring, both spacers and bearings. The flange side bearing on the arbor goes too deep into the bracket. The flange is in direct contact with the adjacent bearing, is this suppose to be this way? How far from the end of the arbor shaft should the flange face be located? I believe this saw is a type 2, 3 or 4 for which all arbor parts are identical. I don't think it's type 1 because the pulley is not one piece construction.
Squaring up your contractor saw is really pretty easy to do. I will explain how to do it.
First, for safety, unplug the tablesaw. I like to use a 12" adjustable combination square to align a tablesaw. On the cast iron table, just in front of the blade opening, you will see two small holes with set screws in them. These set screws are what set the 90 and 45 degree stops. With an hex wrench turn both screws about 3 or 4 turns counterclockwise so they will no longer touch the stops underneath them on the trunnion. Now take the combination square and use it to adjust the blade to exactly 90 degrees. Once the blade is at 90 degrees lock it in place with the lock knob. Check the blade for square again as sometimes the lock knob will move it somewhat. Make any needed adjustment until the blade is square with the knob locked. Now go back to the screws on the tabletop and turn the 90 degree set screw clockwise until it contacts the trunnion and won't turn anymore. If I remember correctly the 90 degree screw is the one on the right.
Now take your combination square and remove the head from the rule. You can now use it to setup your 45 degree stop. Tilt the blade and using the head from the combination square adjust to 45 degrees using the same techniques as before. Once at 45 degrees lock in the set screw just as before.
That is it! Your tablesaw should now give you perfectly accurate 90 degree and 45 degree bevel cuts!
Have a delta 34-144 contractors 10 inch saw with delta 62-042 motor.
When switched on the blade just rocks back and forth......won't spin
I'm considering the capacitor but haven't been able to track one down..
can you point me in a direction?
Don. Sounds like a capacitor to me. I don't think delta offers one. Try an Electric Motor shop. They should only be $6.00 to $12.00 bucks. cheep easy fix. Hope This Helps. Dale
I have a Delta 34-444 contractor's table saw. How can I determine if it is a 1, 2, 3 or 4 as the parts list show. I can't find anything in the instruction manual or on the saw. Thanks.
That's a tough one. It's difficult to determine which type your model is if it is not listed on your manual or saw. My suggestion would be to compare your table saw parts to the parts diagram of each type to see which one matches best.
If you need a specific part you can cross-reference the part number of one type to the other three types. If the part number is the same then you know the part is the same in all four types of your model table saw.
If the information above does not help then you may want to call Delta to see if they can offer any assistance.
Odie
Reply: Delta 34-444 Table Saw
bugme
look for the Serial number of your unit. Then look at the first page of each part diagram.
For example Type 3 says
(for units w/serial no 90C12580 thru 95H95459)
Reply: Delta 34-444 Table Saw
rfd578
I just bought a 34-444 on craigslist. It has a vibration which seems to come from excessive play in the gear that tilts the blade, I can rattle it back and forth a millimeter or so. I also cannot find any stops for 90 and 45 degrees. Any ideas?