Photo Index - Boice-Crane Co. - 14" Snowflake

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Boice-Crane Co.
Toledo, OH, then Gothenburg, NE, Chula Vista, CA

True Manufacturer:
Boice-Crane Co., Toledo, OH, then Gothenburg, NE, Chula Vista, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	14"
Submitted By:	Tyler Bourne

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	14" Snowflake
Date of Manufacturer:	~1934
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Last Updated	1/23/2021 7:54:27 PM

Comments:

Came across this machine on Kijiji in Ontario. I was looking for a band saw and the price was right. This restoration was my first and the start of vintage machinery mania. It was nearly complete when I got it including the original base. Only thing missing was the lower guide which I still have to make. I also plan on getting a pair of grease cups to make it period correct. Originally had a very weak HVAC style motor which I replaced with a vintage Westinghouse I refurbished.

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Comments: After restoration
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Comments: Guard was broken and welded at some point. I still need to get that fixed so the wingnut will fit properly.
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Comments: Original base and replacement motor. Still have to remake the original decals that where on teh saw and base
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Comments: The optional improved guides. The table insert is backalite and may be original or at least almost as old.
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Comments: Before restoration, base feet where very rusty. Lower bushings and shaft where toast
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