Photo Index - Tannewitz Works - XJSW

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Tannewitz Works
Grand Rapids, MI; Jenison, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	18"
Submitted By:	CA Maloney

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	XJSW
Date of Manufacturer:	late 1940's-early 50's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	5/8/2005 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

XJ was the top-of-the-line Model variety saw for Tannewitz. As far as I know the XJSW was the largest saw available from them with a single arbor. XJ is the Model designation, S designates 'sliding', and W for wide table extention. This can be determined by the heavy supports, welded tubular on U & XJ, cast on the J models.

This saw was purchased in a lot from a furniture factory in North Carolina for $50. Originally a 550 volt machine w/ Cutler Hammer starter, motor was rewound 220/440 three phase and new Furnas magnetic starter added to make operational.

some Specs:

Motor: 7.5 HP, 220/440v 3 phase, S.A. Woods Machine Co.
Arbor: interchangable
Overall dimensions: 72 x 44.5 x 35

Saw was missing some of the accesories, but included an arbor brake and handle bracket for sliding table. Currently equipped with a Biesmeyer fence system as the original was long gone. Some of the 'sliding' models did not come with a rack & pinion fence.

Photo 1:

Comments: table top with 16" blade
Source: C.A. Maloney/SAWEM

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Photo 2:

Comments: front; note rack & pinion mechanism for moving table side to side
Source: CAM/SAWEM

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Photo 3:

Comments: side; note table supports and brake lever over starter switches
Source: CAM/SAWEM

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