Photo Index - Davis & Wells - Wood band saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Davis & Wells
Los Angeles, CA; Lynwood, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	20"
Submitted By:	Jon Holz

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Wood band saw
Date of Manufacturer:	30s-40s
Serial Number:	-1066
Last Updated	2/4/2010 4:59:30 PM

Comments:

I am uncertain about the history of this machine. I just bought from a guy that said he had it for 20 years and that he bought it from a retired woodworker on Camano Island (north of Seattle). He apparently ran the machine without tires as long as he owned it. It came with a box full of blades (30+), however only three fit this saw and they were dull (did I mention no rubber?). This is one of the older models, with a cast iron open door (which had been cut to allow the top to open seperately). The table was cast with a thickened area for an outboard miter slot, but it was never milled. No additional casting for fence rail supports are evident. The motor is a Wagner Electric RI 2hp, single phase, dual voltage behometh. The nameplate photo didn't turn out well. It draws 25 amps at 110 and 12.5 amps at 220, with a 1.15 service factor. The blade guides (original?) are Black Diamond and look really nice--a little worn due to running with tires, but the thrust bearings spin freely.

Photo 1:

Comments: Getting settled into its new home
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Photo 2:

Comments: 19 7/8 wheels w/o tires
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Comments: Guides should be fine with tires on
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Comments: Temp motor install until broken sheave is replaced
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Comments: Big motor (for me)
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Comments: Pretty hard to read in person, bad shot
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