Photo Index - Boice-Crane Co. - Model: 2505

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Boice-Crane Co.
Toledo, OH, then Gothenburg, NE, Chula Vista, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	10" Table saw
Submitted By:	Bob P

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model: 2505
Date of Manufacturer:	1938-1945
Serial Number:	E20-5
Last Updated	2/28/2015 5:58:32 PM

Comments:

I found this on CL and it was located only a few miles from my home. The PO told me the saw belonged to his father. The saw had been used for many years in his building contracting business. The saw has been stored in his garage since his father' passing a few years ago.
The PO made me aware the saw was heavy before I made the trip to pick it up. I've been told this before about other saw' but was surprised that looks are deceiving. At 160 pounds, not to include the cabinet or blades within that cabinet, this "little thing" was surprisingly heavy.
The saw has the extended ripping bars and an extended table. I found it difficult to find much on this outside OWWM. I estimated the manufacturing date using the catalog on this website. After the purchase the PO sent me the following email in reference to his father. At his request I have removed the PO's name to ensure his privacy.

xxxxxx

Thanks for finding My Dad's saw a good home. I was reluctant to get ride of it, but now feel comfortable releasing the saw.

I got to thinking and I remembered my Dad got it from his uncle. This means the saw has been in the family since it was originally purchased. Probably the 1938 date or soon thereafter. My great uncle lived in South St. Louis somewhere around Arsenal street. So the saw has been in the St. Louis area since the late 1930's. My dad was the construction foremen of the "Magic Chief" stove factory still standing across from Rigazzi's at 4945 Daggett under the viaduct on Kings highway going to Southwest avenue. In 1949 he became a General Contractor for the next 40 plus years.

Thank You for finding a part of the family's heritage a good home.

xxxxxx

Lest we forget, many of these old tools we come into possession of were many times used to support our factories before and during the war and to build our homes afterwards. Often times their individual histories, to include their original/previous owners are sometimes over looked. They truly came from a "Great Generation".

Edit: Added photo's of refurbished saw on 8/27/12

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Comments: The plug needs replacing, other than that it runs perfectly.
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Comments: I decided to refurbish rather than restor. There are several decals which I did not want to be removed and the original paint is in good shape. Rewired the motor with new plug and grounded.
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Comments: The Mitre and fence were restored.
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Comments: I'll put a new table extension on at a later date.
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Comments: The 3/4 hp "B-Line" motor manufactured by Brown Brockmeyer Co, Dayton OH. (1725rpm/115-220volt/ serial number W2226263.
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