Photo Index - Crescent Machine Co. - 36" Band Saw

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Crescent Machine Co.
Leetonia, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	36"
Submitted By:	Joel Danke

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	36" Band Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1912-1920 ?
Serial Number:	17491 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	7/29/2015 2:58:06 PM

Comments:

I acquired this bandsaw from a public auction in July, 2015, of assets from the Templeton Development Center in Templeton, Mass.

The Templeton Development Center is a facility for the care of adults with mental disabilities. It's been operating since 1899 --initially and mostly as a 'farm colony' associated with the Fernald School. I learned from one of the guys working there that it had been a self-sufficient working farm that supplied food to other Mass. institutions (not Dept. o' Corrections). I only mention this because the bandsaw, with serial number 17491 (1912-1920), saw a lot of history and I suspect was purchased new for the facility (though I have no way of proving it).

The facility or parts of it have been sold or leased to a private company that will still provide services, but many of the other operations are being shuttered -- including the maintenance department that has been using the saw. The buildings are being emptied and boarded until their final disposition is determined.

I haven't decided whether I will give this saw a fresh coat of paint or leave as-is.

Photo 1:

Comments: As found in the maintenance shop
Source: Joel Danke

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Photo 2:

Comments: Serial number 17491. Also stamped on frame and upper axle.
Source: Auctions International listing

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Photo 3:

Comments: Conversion to electric motor. Original wheel & shift forks lost.
Source: Joel Danke

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Photo 4:

Comments: Note the guide bar counter spring and upper axle
Source: Auctions International listing photo

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