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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
Parks Woodworking Machine Co., Cincinnati, OH.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	18"
Submitted By:	David Pace

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	112.2358 Wood/Metal 18" Bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	?
Serial Number:
Last Updated	5/6/2013 6:31:03 AM

Comments:

This is an 18" Craftsman badged wood/metal bandsaw manufactured by Parks Woodworking Machine Co that was picked up on Craig's List. I was in need of a good machine to resaw 6x8 oak timbers and it looked like this machine would fill the bill. It was in need of a good overhaul and restoration when I purchased it. After completing the restoration, I now use this for resawing oak timbers. With the 3hp Baldor motor installed in the saw, it handles the timbers with no problems.

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Comments: 18" Craftsman/Parks Bandsaw Fully Restored
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Comments: A look inside showing the 3hp Baldor motor.
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Comments: The original trunnion was broken and I have not located a replacement so I designed my own and had a machinist friend fabricate from aircraft grade aluminum.
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Comments: As found condition
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Comments: The as found diamond in the rough
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Comments: Pressed into service and making sawdust.
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