Photo Index - Tyler Manufacturing Co. - Model 500A Tyler Manufacturing Co.

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Tyler Manufacturing Co.
Santa Monica, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Dan Grade

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 500A Tyler Manufacturing Co.
Date of Manufacturer:	1950's (estimated)
Serial Number:	50446
Last Updated	6/14/2011 11:36:29 AM

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This saw was seen for sale on Craigslist in the LA area. Because there were nothing about Tyler previously in the index, I am uploading these photos with permission of the Seller in order to add this model band saw and this manufacturer to the database.

From what I have picked up by doing brief research, Tyler Manufacturing designed a spiral cutting blade, including one usable on band saws. They then manufactured a "Spiral Blade Bandsaw" of their own which utilized their blades, and they also designed adapters for other manufacturer's saws to allow them to be converted to use spiral blades. (In the June 1949 Popular Mechanics, Tyler had an ad which includes the following: "Delta and Walker-Turner Owners: Adapters available to make your saws perform these miracles. Guides and two Spiral Blades - $24.50")

I have found evidence of two sizes/styles of Tyler saws so far. I am uploading a set of photos for each. The other saw I listed is estimated to be a 14" or 16" - it looks larger than this one. They seem to have used the same factory base.

Tyler used addresses at different times including Santa Monica, California, and Los Angeles.

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