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Ideal
Unknown, Canada
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Dec 5 2017 10:43AM by Jeff_Joslin
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Seen for sale: a 14-inch bandsaw with "Ideal / Model No. 14 / Made in Canada" cast into the blade covers. The styling suggests a saw dating from either side of World War II, and is reminiscent of saws manufactured during that era in and around Hamilton, Ontario.

Information Sources

Thanks to Michelle Piette for alerting us to a for-sale ad for an Ideal bandsaw.

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