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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	14"
Submitted By:	Brian Millspaw

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	C-frame
Date of Manufacturer:	???
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	6/13/2012 10:32:41 PM

Comments:

I bought this saw from a guy who likes to work on machines. He didn't have any clue as to the manufacturer. He put in new bronze bearings with oilers and replaced the guides with ones from a do-all. He also made the stand and the guarding.
The outstanding feature of this saw is the unique tensioning mechanism.
This led to some speculation that it might be homemade. http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=91989 I subsequently found two more for sale within a 90 mi radius, although I did not buy them.

This saw has 6.75" under the guides and takes a 98" - 101" blade.
Note the cloverleaf top wheel and the solid bottom wheel

I would appreciate any information that anyone runs across on this saw.

Photo 1:

Comments: front
Source: my pic

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Comments: back
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Comments: tension
Source: my pic

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Comments: with guards
Source: my pic

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