Photo Index - H. B. Smith Machine Co. - 36" Band Saw, Serpentine Wheels

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Manufactured/Badged by:
H. B. Smith Machine Co.
Lowell, MA; Smithville, NJ

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	36"
Submitted By:	Tom Nepsee

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	36" Band Saw, Serpentine Wheels
Date of Manufacturer:	circa 1900 (estimated)
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Last Updated	12/21/2004 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

I acquired this machine about twenty years ago. The seller told me that it had previously been used in a boatyard. The lower wheel shaft runs in a babbitt bearing poured in a cast iron cradle. The upper wheel is fitted with a tapered roller bearing, but I do not know if that was original to the machine, or a later addition. I think it is complete except for being fitted with tires and blade. My understanding is that guards were optional when this machine was made.

Photo 1:

Comments: Left side with serpentine wheels.
Source: My photograph

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Photo 2:

Comments: Manufacturer name on opposite side of main casting
Source: My photograph

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Photo 3:

Comments: Upper and lower blade guides.
Source: My photograph

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