Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - #2 Velocipede

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jig or Scroll Saw
Machine Size:	24 inch swing with 7 inch blade
Submitted By:	Ed Hobbs

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	#2 Velocipede
Date of Manufacturer:	Approx 1905
Serial Number:	10638
Last Updated	3/1/2010 7:47:54 AM

Comments:

Perhaps one of the most well recognized of the commercial grade foot powered machines with its distinctive “tractor style” seat is the Velocipede #2 scroll saw. Barnes introduced this machine very early in their product line (about 1876) and continued producing them up into the 1930’s. It is likely that over 13,000 of these machines were produced. This fully restored machine shows how it would look when she came from the factory. For additional information, please visit our website at www.footpoweredmachinery.com

Photo 1:

Comments: Side view showing pin striping. Gray color was matched to paint runs found between assembled parts.
Source: Ed Hobbs

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Photo 2:

Comments: A drill option allowed holes to be drilled to start inside cuts.
Source: Ed Hobbs

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Photo 3:

Comments: "Ginger bread" cut from 1 1/2 in yellow pine. Took about 15 minutes to do. Dust blower on left is a card inserted in a slot in a small piece of wood mounted under the top arm. Original design by Barnes.
Source: Ed Hobbs

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