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Woodworking Machinery Co.
Philadelphia, PA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Band Saw
Machine Size: 20"
Submitted By: Dane Johnson
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 20" Band Saw
Date of Manufacturer: ~1929-1930
Serial Number: 560-2
Last Updated 10/17/2018 5:41:18 PM

Comments:
I acquired this bandsaw from a private seller in the greater Philadelphia area, only a few miles from where it was originally made in the late 1920's to early 1930's. It is the same general configuration as the 14" bandsaw featured on the Electric Carpenter combination machine, but scaled up to 20" and attached to a nicely styled cast iron base. It has a Wright #0 upper guide and Wright #212 lower guide. The machine is belt drive with the motor attached to an articulating cast iron plate within the stand to adjust for belt tension. Current plans are to clean the saw up and get it operational with new tires and bearings. Perhaps a full restoration in a few years.

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Comments: Photo in the seller's barn. A little dirty but its all there with nothing broken.
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Comments: Snowflake guard detail featuring "Woodworking Machinery Co." lettering.
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Comments: Detail of upper wheel showing tensioning mechanism and upper guide
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Comments: Dealer tag "American Floor Surfacing Machine Co."
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Comments: A previous owner added a v-belt drive. This will be switched back to flat belt pulleys.
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Comments: Lower guide and table trunnion. Nothing broken!
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