Photo Index - Tannewitz Works - E-24 24" bandsaw

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Tannewitz Works
Grand Rapids, MI; Jenison, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	24"
Submitted By:	Matt Kestenbaum

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	E-24 24" bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	1941
Serial Number:
Last Updated	9/9/2022 8:13:45 AM

Comments:

I purchased this machine (fall 2021) from a industrial pattern maker's shop that had been making high-precision molded fiberglass and resin parts. The shop owner was closing for retirement and selling everything off. He claimed that in the 1980's he had partnered with another pattern-maker and the saw had belonged to the partner. When the partner left the business he also left behind the saw. When I called Tannewitz and provided the serial number, they informed me that the saw had been made in 1941 and was delivered to a trade school near Poughkeepsie, NY. I don't know how the saw was set up originally, but it is currently driven by a 2 HP 1ph Baldor motor. The power is transferred via a twin belt, driving a shaft mounted on pillow blocks, to the lower wheel. There is no foot or motor brake --the saw takes a good long while to spin down once the power is cut. The upper guide set seems original but with some newer parts -- Carter thrust bearing and graffalloy jaw pads. The lower guide block was an oversized Carter retrofit which I was able to exchange for newer, smaller Carter 200 series block with roller guides.

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Comments: Tannewitz E-24
Source: M.Kestenbaum

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