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Manufactured/Badged by:
Atlas Press Co.
Kalamazoo, MI

True Manufacturer:
Atlas Press Co., Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	10''
Submitted By:	Erik Sandell

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	9360 Workshop
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	8/19/2020 9:55:27 PM

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Background:
This band saw was found on craigslist for $40, despite its worn appearance the motor hummed to life when plugged in and both wheels spun with a blade attached. This was sold by a man who said his grandfather had used it to make model ships. He had replaced the missing bottom wheel guard with a plywood one of his own construction and added a small riser block which increased the cut capacity ever so slightly. Before buying I knew I had a source for a replacement lower wheel guard, so it looked like an easy clean and paint job. However, when I disassembled the table, I discovered that the trunnion casting had been cracked in half. This was not noticed by me earlier because it had also been cleverly repaired. A steel plate was cut to exactly the right shape and both it and the casting were tapped and fit together with screws. The fix does the job but is a bit wobbly, I would prefer a new casting if I were to go forward with the saw. Anyone have a trunnion or need parts?

Machine Info:
The lower wheel guard is missing; original door hardware is missing.
The saw is powered by a ¼ Westinghouse Motor which I will list separately.

Treatment:
I already have a new lower guard and original hardware for the restoration.
The saw project is currently on hold. I don’t know what to do about the trunnion.

Photo 1:

Comments: Overall photo with plywood lower guard & the replacement
Source: Erik S.

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Photo 2:

Comments: The Atlas Workshop tool line was Atlas's hobbyist line. About equivalent to Delta Homecraft.
Source: Erik S.

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Photo 3:

Comments: Plywood riser block and non OEM bolt.
Source: Erik S.

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Photo 4:

Comments: The broken casting and fix
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Photo 5:

Comments: Broken casting with the band-aid in place.
Source: Erik S.

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Photo 6:

Comments: Numbers and lettering peened into the casting.
Source: Erik S.

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