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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	30" (approx.)
Submitted By:	Jeff Joslin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Homemade bandsaw, wheels from Model T
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s?
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Last Updated	2/27/2024 5:46:39 PM

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This homemade bandsaw was seen on Facebook Marketplace. Wheels are from a 1920s Ford Model T. The ad says it's a 36-inch saw but that seems to be based on the size of the table. The resaw height is currently limited to about 8.5 inches; doing some scaling based on that dimension, and based on the size of a standard Model T wheel, this saw is about a 30-inch saw, maybe as small as 26 inches.

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36" custom built large capacity bandsaw. This saw could easily be converted into a saw mill for dimensional lumber. The wheels are from a Ford Model T circa 1920’s sitting on steel roller bearings. Wood frame is sturdy old growth lumber fitted using proper wood screws and through bolts. The total table is 36" x 36" and the front portion tilts up to 45 °. The guide adjusts up to 8" thick cut, but it could be modified up to 16". The bearings are good, they roll free. The wood spoke wheels are good and the tires are solid. A new blade is included. It is set up for V belt drive, a 3-5hp gas or electric motor would be perfect and run fairly cheap. This saw could easily work another 100 years and should. The history is not clear, other than it was used in a fab/pattern makers shop.

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