Photo Index - Miller-Knuth Manufacturing Co. - 3100

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Miller-Knuth Manufacturing Co.
Auburn, NE; Omaha, NE

True Manufacturer:
Miller-Knuth Manufacturing Co., Auburn, NE; Omaha, NE

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Hacksaw, Power
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Ron Deppen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	3100
Date of Manufacturer:	1948
Serial Number:	11133
Last Updated	12/26/2014 3:33:32 PM

Comments:

I found this power hacksaw on Craigslist in Ault, Colorado and just had to have it. It was in pretty rough shape but, looked to be in original condition. It had the original 1948 Packard electric motor on it which after straightening the shaft and doing a bench test, went up in smoke. I had sent pictures of my latest find to my co-workers and one of them emailed me that if I ever wanted to part with the machine to let him know. After picking up a Keller Hy Duty 3HD I talked with him and he decided he would like me to restore it to working condition for him. He picked a color scheme said he would like it mounted on a stand to reduce floor space if possible. When I first got the saw I thought it was dark green! after a good pressure washing I found out it was actually light green that had been masked in decades of oil and dirt. The entire machine was disassembled, sand blasted then numerous casting repairs as well as fabrication was accomplished. All bushings and oilers/wicks were replaced. I fabricated a new stand for the machine relocating the motor underneath the saw adding wheels for moving the stand. I delivered the machine in Nov 14 to one very surprised and happy co-worker. He promptly went out an purchased a cover so it would not get scratched or dirty. He already has projects planned to utilize the machine on a regular basis. He plans on handing down the machine to one of his sons one day. Nothing like bringing a good machine back to life! For you purists out there thinking I destroyed an original machine, have no fear. A good friend of mine just purchased a Sawmaster 3100 and will be using the original motor bracket. As for the Packard Electric motor, for anyone wanting it to rewind and restore the motor it's yours for the asking if you will pay the shipping cost.

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Comments: Hacksaw after removing what was decades of grease and dirt!
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Comments: After sand blasting.
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Comments: Left side.
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Comments: Right side view.
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Comments: Left side view.
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Comments: Motor bracket and wheels.
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