Photo Index - J. A. Fay & Co. - 36" band saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
J. A. Fay & Co.
Keene, NH; South Keene, NH; Worcester, MA; Norwich, CT; Cincinnati, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	36 inch
Submitted By:	rod austin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	36" band saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1872-1880 ?
Serial Number:
Last Updated	5/31/2013 2:15:19 PM

Comments:

i don't know much about these saws,,example, what it was used for primarily. my grandfather bought it aprox 1964. i have used this saw all my life since i was 7yrs of age, i am 45yrs of age (2013). i still use it heavily most everyday as you can tell by the pics. it has NEVER been "restored". it has just been maintained. i replaced the original guides with newer "carter" roller guides. i still have the originals. the guards were removed for the pics.

Photo 1:

Comments: 1870's bandsaw in it usefull glory, used everyday in my woodshop.
Source: rod austin, RodAustinCarpentry

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Photo 2:

Comments: notice the name and date on left hand . this is a detail of the top adjusting mechanism. the light on the right is added by me
Source: RoadAustinCarpentery

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Comments: close up of bottom of bandsaw , notice the patent date on the bottom
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Comments: patent date stamped on the bottom of saw
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Comments: this is the backside of the top guide/arm, rear top wheel. it was originaly painted green with orange pinstriping around EVERY flange and curve. most visible here, but not vey well.
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Comments: left side , front of the bandsaw, notice the counter weight? i don't know what it used for, maybe the top wheel adjustment.
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