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Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	table saw 19,68"
Submitted By:	Fabiano Cardone

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Bandsaw entirely in cast iron Zenith label With 6-speed manual gearbox can be set through 2 levers (
Date of Manufacturer:	1900 ???
Serial Number:	????????
Last Updated	12/29/2013 8:43:19 AM

Comments:

I recovered the bandsaw in question, in the courtyard of a blacksmith, I have almost finished restoring it, these are the characteristics (the ones that I remember from memory)
1) Brass plate Zenith
2) Flywheels diameter 32 cm.
3) work table tilting in 2 positions (up / down left / right)
4) What has the very special blade guide supports both above (classical) that under the work plan.
5) Height 185 cm.
6) Blade Width 16 mm.
7) Transmission double belt from 1226 cm each.
8) Built entirely of cast iron.
9) Approximate weight 350 kg.
10) What's even more particular has 6 speed blade with mechanically adjustable levers (like changing machine) suitable even for iron
11) Blade speed:
First speed = 14 Meters minute
Second speed = 23 Meters minute
Third speed = 37 Meters minute
Fourth speed = 58 Meters minute
Fifth speed = 92 Meters minute
Sixth speed = 146 Meters minute
The bindello was in a condition of "aesthetics" pretty bad, but mechanically it seemed ok, then as it turned out, I totally stripped with scraper and wire brush on the hose and degreased with nitro, since cold galvanizing and then Metallic blue paint with painted green.
I replaced the engine (the old one was 380 Volt 0.75 HP 1,280 rpm) with a 220 volt 1 HP 1,400 rpm, built new support for the engine, bolted to the frame using the old holes, so I have not permanently changed the subject, recovered the old switch 380 V, replacing with fusibbili adjusted to 220 V, and since I'm Genovese I also recovered the sheath cables.
Removed the old waste cork from flywheels and pasted the new ones.
I brought from 2 turner blade guide because those were still made of wood and without disc / rear roller to retembre should be ready with 4 bearings and two rollers.
Definitely not for me to decide, but I am really satisfied with the result.
of course miss all the safety CE, but I use it so much I
Sadly, there goniometer to guide the team to pieces during cutting, but definitely something I invented.
Who by chance he possibly information on this band saw, or even on the Zenith brand and wants to share, I'd love to, I have not found anything on the net either.
The only thing that told me where I recovered the locksmith is that it was used in the workshop of a ship?
To forget, it works well.
I apologize for the errors, but this translation was made with google translator.

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Comments: Bandsaw built entirely of cast iron, with 6-speed mechanical blade
Source: Photo taken by me, in my carpentry

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Comments: before restoration
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Comments: before restoration
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Comments: after restoration
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Comments: after restoration
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Comments: after restoration
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