Photo Index - L. Power & Co. - B-17 Shipsaw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
L. Power & Co.
Philadelphia, PA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	48"
Submitted By:	Patrick Hopkins

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	B-17 Shipsaw
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Last Updated	5/6/2007 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

This shipsaw is located in the boat shop that I work in. It was put in place and then the building extension was built around it. We use is alot for a table, however several times a year it comes into it's own when sawing out huge white oak members for the boats. For example, we saw out the curved and beveled pieces that make up the transom framing as well as the stem and forefoot. The swing arm in the background allows us to hold up one end of the timber with a chainfall while the second person cranks the infeed or outfeed rollers and the third person manages the cut.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front of shipsaw. Lower wheel cover removed
Source: My Canon Powershot

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Photo 2:

Comments: Back of saw showing main casting.
Source: My Canon Powershot

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