Photo Index - Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft - Jig Saw, 12" throat

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Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft
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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jig or Scroll Saw
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Torvald Sorenson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Jig Saw, 12" throat
Date of Manufacturer:	1935
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	1/13/2014 3:29:23 PM

Comments:

I believe this saw has been in the family since it was originally purchased and that it was purchased at the same time as a Powr-Kraft lathe and belt sander which I also still have. It has not been set up to run since 64' except for a brief stint in the late 80’s. I finally put it in a permanent position to run at the start of 2014. I did not like the way the cam was set up to rub against the block without any provision for permanent lubrication, so I built a brass wheel for the cam to run in: no rubbing between cam and block, the cam has a large bearing to run in, and lubrication is provided. The wheel is the only alteration that I know of; other than that, I’ve only cleaned and lubricated it. I can’t say that I’ve used it yet for anything other than a test run, but it worked quite well in the test, and it’s fun to see in action.

Photo 1:

Comments: Pulley side view, the motor is not original, but of that era.
Source: personal camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: Other side. THe brass wheel is shown.
Source: personal camera

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Photo 3:

Comments: Front underside. The 1936 saw had a compass around the pivot bolt for the table.
Source: personal camera

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Photo 4:

Comments: Another front underside view
Source: personal camera

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