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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Larry Hampton

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	bench model band saw
Date of Manufacturer:	unknown
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	1/22/2014 10:34:02 PM

Comments:

I purchased this from a friend who had started restoration. There are no manufacturer markings of any sort, other than the name Doall on the blade guides. The Doall company confirmed that they did manufacture the blade guides but not the saw. Comments solicited on the OWWM forum suggest that it was probably made by a local foundry.
The machine has babbitt bearings and no blade guard, suggesting a first half or the 20th century design. The bearings will need to be repoured if the saw gets much use. I did replace the very hard and crumbled tires. The table had suffered some damage and a previous owner had faced the surface with steel plate.
The switch for the 1/3 hp motor is controlled by an aluminum rod which I affixed to the base. I constructed the base out of salvaged miscellany, MDF and bent plywood built atop a furniture dolly. The colors, which do not reproduce well, are a hammered greenish gold by Rustoleum (Rosemary) and metallic gold for the wheels, also by Rustoleum. I will not use this saw until I build a blade guard, but at present it works smoothly.
To cover the hole through which the motor extends, I put an MDF shield with an applique MDF copy of the wheel design.

Photo 1:

Comments: The saw is not a silvery as in this photo.
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Photo 2:

Comments: Though blurry, this image is a more accurate color depiction.
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Comments: The other side.
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Comments: The innards.
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Comments: The switch control rod.
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Comments: As found.
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