Photo Index - Unknown Manufacturer - Atlas No. 1

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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	9" Throat
Submitted By:	Bob P

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Atlas No. 1
Date of Manufacturer:	1930's (?)
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	6/22/2013 3:35:06 PM

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The PO could not offer any history other than the saw was found in a basement of a building being renovated. The Manufacturer cannot be positively identified, but a few ideas that have been forwarded include "Atlas Iron Works" and "Atlas Press" (based on the fact that the word Atlas is cast into the frame).

Despite it's small wheel size, this band saw has a substantial build and weighs approximately 75-80 lbs. It appears all parts are there and everything moves freely. The saw is shown as it was received other than being brushed off. The saw has a 9" throat, 9" wheels and stands approximately 31" tall.

The saw has several very distinct design elements which might help identify it. These include but are not limited to the casting mark of "Atlas No 1", the style of the upper wheel mount and tensioning system, the drive wheel spindle bearing mount, the upper blade guide setup, and the design of the table which has an integral trunnion cast into it.

This is the first "Atlas No. 1" band saw represented in the photo index. It's a great looking band saw and a fortunate find. If anyone has additional information or suggestions on who might have been the manufacturer, please feel free to get in contact with me or with the Historians at this website. We are hoping that something about this saw reminds someone of a machine or manufacturer line they have encountered before.

Edit: This entry was edited to update some machine specs and provide additional information. The original posting date was on 6/18/13. admin:dg

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