Photo Index - Oliver Machinery Co. - 116D

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Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	36"
Submitted By:	T.J. Forrester

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	116D
Date of Manufacturer:	1954
Serial Number:	(View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	5/10/2006 12:42:49 AM

Comments:

This is Oliver's second largest production band saw. It weighs in at about 2800 lbs. It can cut approx 22" under the guides with a 19'-6" blade. It has Carter guides, demountable wheels and electric/mechanical brake with tension release sensor. It is powered by a Howell 5hp 3 ph 850 rpm direct drive motor. I bought it from a (new) friend in California. He had acquired four of them in a lot at a Navy auction. The original hour meter read 40 hours. The outside of the saw looks like it has been moved around and sat a lot. I had to pull the motor to change the leads to run on 240v. Upon inspecting the inner works of the saw, 40 hours could possibly be the actual time. As the saw is in pretty good condition, I plan to clean it up a little and run it as it is. Note the simple jack screw table tilt mechanism. Most of these saws came with a worm/handwheel type setup. Perhaps this was a Navy spec?

Photo 1:

Comments: Note the skylight overhead. The saw entered the shop this way via crane and was too tall for the roof. The natural light is a bonus!
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Photo 2:

Comments: Close up of badge. Paint appears to be original.
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