Photo Index - Thomas White & Sons - SO No.2

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Thomas White & Sons
Laighpark Engineering Works, Paisley, Scotland

True Manufacturer:
Thomas White & Sons, Laighpark Engineering Works, Paisley, Scotland

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Radial Arm Saw
Machine Size:	26" blade
Submitted By:	John Vannisselroy

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	SO No.2
Date of Manufacturer:	?
Serial Number:	can't decypher
Last Updated	8/6/2021 4:46:14 AM

Comments:

This interesting saw is on display at the New Zealand Timber Museum, SH1, Putaruru, New Zealand.

While not strictly a radial arm saw, it performs a very similar function. The "Watts" linkage results in the saw rocking up and down as it moves forward - with the blade cutting a completely straight and level, even depth cut.

The table is missing. The saw could be purchased with cast legs for a bench, or the purchaser could build their own bench.

26" blade. 6hp motor running at 1425rpm (50hz). Overall height 7'.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front view of machine.
Source: My photograph.

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Photo 2:

Comments: Right-hand side view - showing the 'Watts' linkage, with the motor tilted to the right. As the saw moves forawrd the motor tilts to the left, and then back to the right at the end of the stroke.
Source: My photograph.

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Photo 3:

Comments: Machine tag.
Source: My photograph.

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Photo 4:

Comments: View of front and LH side of the top linkage.
Source: My photograph.

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Photo 6:

Comments: Catalogue page.
Source: Scott & Sargeant Ltd (UK).

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