Photo Index - H. B. Smith Machine Co. - Unknown

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Manufactured/Badged by:
H. B. Smith Machine Co.
Lowell, MA; Smithville, NJ

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	36"
Submitted By:	Mike Allen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Unknown
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	Unknown
Last Updated	2/27/2012 10:42:52 PM

Comments:

Given to me by a co-worker. History unknown. The saw was originally for wood working but has been converted to metal working. This saw has wooden rims on spoked metal wheels. Bearings for the drive wheel are babbit, poured into a cast iron housing that is adjustable both horizontally and verticalllly. The upper blade guide shaft rides in babbit and the keyway is machined tapered to keep the shaft from free falling when released. The upper wheel has a brass bearing which was most likely a modification from original babbit. The original upper and lower blade guides have been replaced with fabricated ball bearing guides. The cast iron frame was a rough casting that was smoothed using filler material before being painted. Table castings are superior to the frame and still show the planer machining cut pattern.

Photo 1:

Comments: Restored Saw
Source: Digital Camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: Close up of wooden rim
Source: Digital Camera

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