Photo Index - Gallmeyer & Livingston Co. - Unknown Model

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Gallmeyer & Livingston Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	14"
Submitted By:	William Faris

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Unknown Model
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown apprx. 1920's
Serial Number:	Unknown
Last Updated	4/15/2007 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

Located saw many months ago in Norton, Massachusetts. Daughter ended up with this and other tools from deceased father's cabinet shop somewhere in the upper Cape Cod region perhaps Wareham, MA. No other background info.

This is a 14" Gallmeyer & Livingston with only one bronze plate remaining on the right lower portion of the body showing " UNION " Gallmeyer & Livingston Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. USA . There was another plate or tag mounted above it but has been lost

Saw is 3 phase 5 hp direct drive left tilt 7/8" arbor. Has been fitted with a Jet-Loc style heavy duty alum fence similar to found on old Delta or Powermatic 12-14" saws with tubular rails. Two miter slots but no tools.

The cabinet is heavy cast iron with with a lot of shape to it including a large hinged motor cover on the left side. The base is flared out typical of other G & L machines I have seen with four wheels for easy travel on concrete or hardwood floors. There is no lifting cam arrangement so wheels are in contact with floor at all times. Inspection of the lower casting in way of the wheel mounts shows these are most likely original. There are not holes or evidence of a liftiing cam/lever ever being present.

Saw was powered up and runs fine however the 7/8" bore is uncommon so I had not blades around to use. At this time I am in NH and unable to get into this unit for closer inspection and photos. Once I re-visit the saw I will compile as much info as I can since it appears nobody has seen one of these before and it is very distinctive looking and nicely put together.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front view of saw showing unusual shape of cabinet and base
Source: Wm. Rick Faris

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Photo 2:

Comments: View of manufacturers plate
Source: Wm. Rick Fars

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Comments: Motor cover and view of motor and tilt/lift mechanism
Source: Wm. Rick Faris

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