{"product_id":"delta-unisaw-locking-wedge-kit","title":"DELTA UNISAW LOCKING WEDGE KIT","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew “steel wedges, slotted pin, and spring” for the locking mechanism on your vintage Unisaw tilt and elevation shafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal “wedge locks” are often missing when rebuilding an early Delta Unisaw.  The wedge lock system was used on the early Unisaw from the late 1930’s until about 1948 when Delta converted the locking system to brass bullets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout the locks in place, the tilt and elevation mechanisms will not effectively lock the shafts in position when the knob in the center of the hand wheel is tightened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach shaft requires one set of the wedges, slotted pin, and spring to complete an assembled lock.  These parts are compressed behind the center knob and short shaft in the center of each handwheel.  The knob and shaft are not included in the listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur wedges are laser cut from 4130 alloy steel plate.  The slots are precision machined in the pin to match.  Each set of wedges is then fit and tested with a mating pin to insure free movement of the wedges within the slot.  The spring is all new, slightly longer, and with a bit less pressure than the original Delta spring, providing for a more forgiving wedge lock system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pins have been black oxide plated for increased s corrosion protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling a wedge lock kit in the blind hole of a vintage Unisaw shaft is a bit tricky.  To facilitate an easier installation, we add a slot to the back end of the pin.  With a screw driver blade in this slot, pressure can be applied to compress the spring, while allowing you to rotate the pin as required to align the wedges with the slots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping to anywhere in the lower 48 states is $4.50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther locations may have to pay an additional fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayment by PayPal is preferred. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for one (1) set of wedges, one (1) slotted pin, and one (1) spring.  To do a complete saw restoration, you must buy two sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Delta Supply Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46252343230614,"sku":"TS-011","price":35.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/2269\/0966\/files\/s-l500_28.webp?v=1771468929","url":"https:\/\/vintagedeltasupply.com\/products\/delta-unisaw-locking-wedge-kit","provider":"Vintage Delta Supply Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}