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P. Pryibil
New York, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	36"
Submitted By:	Mike Levine

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Shipsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	R-605
Last Updated	2/14/2007 9:44:42 PM

Comments:

This machine belongs to a friend of a friend of a friend of mine (FOFOF)... The owner is Mr. Wesley Sanger in Matthews County Virginia. He runs a sawmill I did not get to see. Mr. Sanger obtained this machine from a local boatyard some years ago. He made extensive use of it when he was rebuilding a deadrise workboat.

It took some time to clear it off sufficiently for photography, but he reports that he still uses it every once in a while. Apparently the machine was toppled by a forklift in an effort to remove it from it's former residence. A few parts of the tilt mechanism were broken, but subsequently repaired. The only broken part I noted was a tubular guide for the belt changer which had, itself, also disappeared. The saw has babbitt bearings and was converted for double v-belts.

I was impressed by the engineering and construction of this machine. Note the pivoting lower guide which slides in dovetailed ways to accommodate the blade tilt. The bronze rack which controls the tilt was massive and doing rather well out in the weather. Unfortunately two massive bronze rollers which flanked the table (the brackets remain and are visible in the photo) were kept by the former owner. The fellow who introduced me to Wesley had used this saw some years ago and had enjoyed doing so. He was impressed by its capacity. I had no misgivings standing on the table to take the photos of the tilt mechanism - it has seen far worse.

Certainly an unusual machine from an uncommon maker.

Photo 1:

Comments: Back side of the shipsaw
Source: M. Levine, 2007

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Photo 2:

Comments: Tilt mechanism detail
Source: M. Levine, 2007

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Photo 3:

Comments: Lower guide detail
Source: M. Levine, 2007

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