Photo Index - Boice-Crane Co. - 12" Handy Bandsaw, Snowflake Styled Guard

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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:	12" Bench Model
Submitted By:	SCOTT Duckworth

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	12" Handy Bandsaw, Snowflake Styled Guard
Date of Manufacturer:	1926-1931
Serial Number:	None/ 2-200 on casting
Last Updated	4/16/2026 11:58:14 AM

Comments:

I think this saw lived most of it's 96 years in southern Rhode Island. I purchased it on market place. The seller purchased it several years ago from an "old guy with a lot of tools"
It is in what I consider very good condition. No cracks, breaks or repairs. The lower blade guides are made of wood and in tact which is incredible at 96. The "Snowflake" guards are unpainted aluminum and it appears were never painted. I will clean and maybe shine them up a little during the restoration. The original grease cups are intact and lower bronze bushing shows very little wear on both the drive side and the wheel side. Only 1 single bolt on the the table turret looks like a modern replacement, and the V-belt pulley is a somewhat modern delta brand. It can remain as is, I am adding a belt guard so it will not be visible.

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Comments: Boice Crane 12" Bandsaw Toledo Ohio
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Comments: Boice-Crane 12" Handy Bandsaw
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Comments: Boice-Crane 12" Handy Bandsaw Snowflake Style
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Comments: Boice-Crane 12" Handy Bandsaw Snowflake Style
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Comments: Boice-Crane 12" Handy Bandsaw Snowflake Style
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Comments: Boice-Crane 12" Handy Bandsaw Snowflake Style
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