Photo Index - Herberts Machinery Co. - 12" Ball-Bearing/ 78" Blade

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Herberts Machinery Co.
Los Angeles, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Terry Hennessy

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	12" Ball-Bearing/ 78" Blade
Date of Manufacturer:	ca.1933-34?
Serial Number:	Unknown
Last Updated	11/28/2006 12:48:05 AM

Comments:

Acquired from family, used by uncle.
Raised letters for '12" ball bearing'
Has no raised letters for Herberts or for Craftsman.
Previous oval paper label illegible at top of upper wheel cover.(possibly a "Herberts" label as seen in the 1935 catalog?)
New urethane tires gave excellent performance from saw.

Upper side blade guides are 1/4" round; NOTE that in 1935 Herberts catalog, the blade guides are listed as "..new construction... Two adjustable square blocks guide the blade.. "
Upper rear blade guide is single ball-bearing in oil cup behind shaft for blade guide wheel.
Lower blade guide is 1/2" (??) round; (Currently using wood dowel with cut down center)
Motor-mount plate missing, but mounting hole is there; so motor is mounted separate.
See Photo #2 below from internet for similar Craftsman unit with original motor mount

Photo 1:

Comments: Only label is stamped '12" Ball Bearing'
Source: THenne1713

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Photo 2:

Comments: Similar Craftsman Unit
Source: Internet (unknown website), maybe old owwm?

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