Delta quicksetII question

[corpus]

Thanks for the responses to my earlier post (which saw to keep), now I have a question about the quickset chuck Delta # 40-251. According to the Amazon page it will fit model 40-560 but other places just say Delta 16inch V.S.
Mine is an older 40-560 type 1 (2 speed) that did not come with the quick set so I'd like to be sure before buying.

Really dumb question, is a 2 speed considered a v.s., or do they mean an infinitely variabe type?

[Mick Walker]

CORPUS, I believe the 40-560 is the SS350LS but can't say for sure as they don't use those numbers anymore. The QuicksetII clamps should fit your saw.
The 2 speed is not a VS. I went into the Delta website and they don't show a 40-560. I would send them an e-mail or call them before purchasing the clamps. The phone # I have is:1-800-223-7278

[GrayBeard Phil]

The QuickSet II clamps can be retro-fitted to many models not listed. I am sure the SS350 is one of the models. On even older models, the only problem was the clearance for the blade clamping leaver under the table made the lower chuck replacement not worth the effort.

Beware, it takes a bit of mechanical know how, and tools, to change the blade clamp assembly. Without using a hammer you are going to press out a pin, make the change and re-insert the pin. Only you can judge if you have the tools and mechanical background.

Look around your top blade chuck, you may have the type of delta saw that has a blade chuck tension pivot arm assembly. There could be a small rubber disk (about the size of a dime in diameter) that the upper pivot arm assembly uses as vibration damper and cushion . Since you are going to be there anyway, good time to replace that too. Cost is cheap anyway, grommet cost about $1.00 USD + shipping.

Go to the following site and setup your WEB account: http://www.deltaportercable.com/
then you can look for drawings and parts-list for your and many other older delta machines. You can also order parts directly from Porter Cable.

Phil

[GrayBeard Phil]

opps gave some wrong information.

I tried to access the parts drawings for a ss350, and discovered Porter Gable is still using the old DeWalt service manual site for Delta tools.

For service manuals, and it takes a seperate login registration, is:
http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/ServiceNet/Logon.asp

I did check, and I don't think your saw used the rubber disk grommet I was talking about.

I still think the type II will fit your saw.

Phil

[corpus]

Thanks for the help, I think I'll give it a try. The diagram on their web-site is a bit blurry but I'm confident I can make it work.