Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - Early Combination Machine

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

True Manufacturer:
W. F. & John Barnes Co., Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Combo Machine
Machine Size:	Foot powered table saw
Submitted By:	Ed Hobbs

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Early Combination Machine
Date of Manufacturer:	ca 1880
Serial Number:	1921
Last Updated	3/24/2015 7:44:28 AM

Comments:

Early style (type 1A)combination machine. In original condition, it has the lighter weight frame and flywheel, a sliding table and uses the early treadle/wood return spring. (A similar style machine with a fixed table and a 338 serial number in the collection is considered to be a type 1) For additional information on this and other foot powered machinery, please visit www.footpoweredmachinery.com

Photo 1:

Comments: Front view with small wood treadle, the wood arm that pulls down and engages a ratchet which spins the flywheel on the left leg.
Source: digiatl camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: Catalog cut showing the optional scroll saw attachment in place.
Source: scan from early catalog

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Comments: Side view showing wood return spring, takeup wheel, flywheel and original finish. Leather strap to spring disconnected
Source: digital camera

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Comments: Flywheel at rear, drive wheel for belt to mandrel and mount for jig saw pitman arm
Source: digital camera

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Comments: Table top with mitre gauge on sliding part of table, rip fence and mandrel drive pulley. It does stick up above the table!!
Source: digital camera

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Comments: Type 1 (fixed table) catalog cut from 1877. Note different style belt drive to saw mandrel and scroll saw
Source: Scan from 1877 Tallman & McFadden catalog

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