Photo Index - Crescent Machine Co. - Heavy 20

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Crescent Machine Co.
Leetonia, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	20"
Submitted By:	Dick Streff

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Heavy 20
Date of Manufacturer:	Late 1940's
Serial Number:	77436 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	11/20/2010 9:59:50 PM

Comments:

Bought on Craigslist as surplus from a local woodworking shop. I don't know any history before that. Has the upper guide replaced with a small Carter. The lower guide is a Black Diamond style but with a tag from Hanchett.

It is nearly identical to a slightly older Heavy 20 I own but with some minor differences in the main casting. I didn't really need another band saw but the Heavy 20 I own has the upper and lower guard door smashed beyond repair. I saw the ad for this machine and hopped on it quickly so I would at least have a pattern to complete the machine I already owned. This turned out to be a really unique machine. It is equipped with a single phase RI Peerless motor. I have no doubt it left Leetonia this way. I don't think I have ever seen a vintage band saw equipped with an 850rpm single phase direct drive motor. I would well imagine this was an expensive option when the saw was produced.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front View
Source: my "vintage" coolpix

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Comments: Rear View
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Comments: Motor Badge
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Comments: A peek under the hood.
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Comments: Serial number makes it a bit younger than my other Heavy 20
Source: my coolpix

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