In the mid to late 1940s Wilson Brass & Aluminum Foundries, Ltd., made Simple Simon scrollsaws, bandsaws and horizontal belt sanders made from aluminum. As seen below, a May 1948 ad from a Chicago surplus dealer features the Simple Simon 12" bandsaw, which likely means that the saw had not been successful and the manufacturer had discontinued the product and disposed of their stock on hand.

From May 1948 Popular Mechanics

Information Sources

• Scrollsaw labeled, "Simple-Simon Power Tools", and made by this company.
• Cast aluminum tray with a label from this maker. The tray appears to be intended for use on a bench grinder.
• A 1949 Canadian Tire catalog features a line of Mastercraft woodworking machines, including a "DeLuxe Jigsaw" that is definitely a Simple Simon scrollsaw. "Sturdy aluminum alloy construction. Overall length 19 1/2 inches, height 15 inches, throat 13 3/4 inches. Table 9 x 12, tilts to 45 degrees. Twin automatic air blower; adjustable roller saw guide and oil bath mechanism. 1 1/2 inch clearance for cut. Complete with V-drive pulley and Allen set screw wrench. No. A 1513 ....... 14.95". The saw took pin end blades, 6 1/2 inches long, which cost 3 cents each.
• Canadian Trade Mark Registration number 21593: "Simple Simon—Word mark. Wares: Power tools (such as jig saw, band saw, circular saw, belt and disc sanders), Wilson Brass & Aluminum Foundries Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Date of registration: 11th January 1946. Date of first use: 1st October, 1945."
• 1952 Government of Canada document on the Brass and Copper Products Industry (PDF) lists "Wilson Brass & Aluminum Foundries / 5 Hamilton St., Toronto".