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Chicago Machinery Exchange
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	27" throat, 12 cut
Submitted By:	dave bray

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	vertical bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	early 1900
Serial Number:	1306 is on table
Last Updated	3/12/2011 11:43:00 AM

Comments:

i got the saw through a friend of mine who just closed up a family owned foundry which was in business for 130 yrs.
as i was cleaning the machine i found the words CHICAGO. MACHINERY. / EXCHANGE. CHICAGO. CO. cast into the base. the words had been ground off but there is still enough left to make out what it says.
it has a flat footprint just like the SILVER MFG. CO saw but i don't know if SILVER bought castings from CHICAGO co.
this saw has lots of bolts that are 1/2 x 12 tpi. (yes 12tpi) need help finding a source for old bolts ( contact dabullseye@hotmail.com)
i will bring this saw up to date with new guides, tires, bearings, vs motor with link belts, and machined pulleys. plus a new paint job. saw is up and running. i used a vs 3hp 3ph motor going through a phase box on 220single, carter guides and tires.replaced the babbit main shaft bearing with pillow blocks (see last pic). it is so quiet and smooth now.

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Comments: this is saw before removal
Source: photo taken by dave bray

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Comments: what was left after name was ground off and i have started to restore the letters (bondo)
Source: Dave Bray

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Comments: outfeed side of saw and electric motor which still drove the old line shaft pulleys. note the old scroll saw (24" craftsman)
Source: DAVE BRAY

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Comments: after, new tires,fresh paint,carter guides,lower wheel brushes
Source: david bray

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Comments: counter weight pulley on back of upper guide shaft
Source: db

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Comments: lower wheel brushes
Source: db

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