Photo Index - J. A. Fay & Egan Co. - 511 Tilting Arbor Saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
J. A. Fay & Egan Co.
Cincinnati, OH.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	16-18"
Submitted By:	Dick Streff

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	511 Tilting Arbor Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1948
Serial Number:	(View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	3/1/2004 7:14:01 PM

Comments:

Bought from Uncle Sam and picked up at the Federal surplus center in Topeka, KS. Badge states that it was made for the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1948. 5hp 3ph Louis Allis motor. A second off button has been added just under the front rail, probably to bring it up to snuff for the safety inspectors. Has 1 1/8" arbor. The fence is nothing spectacular, but very rigid. The ball lever behind the blade height wheel is the mechanical blade brake which works surprisingly well. Saw guard has been modified slightly over the years. Just your basic big,heavy (1950 lbs.) tilting arbor saw.

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Comments: Front view
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Comments: Badge describing saws origin.
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Photo 3:

Comments: As hauled home on the trailer. The mass and green color brings to mind the Hulk!
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