Photo Index - Blue Star Products - 12" mini-snowflake band saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Blue Star Products
Fairfield, IA

True Manufacturer:
Heston & Anderson, Fairfield, IA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Bill Nance

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	12" mini-snowflake band saw
Date of Manufacturer:	late 1930s??
Serial Number:	na
Last Updated	9/7/2007 4:42:00 PM

Comments:

My understanding is that the Blue Star band saws were made by Heston & Anderson and retailed as home shop band saws under the Blue Star label. They are sister saws to the early Delta band saws that were also manufactured by H&A. I picked this up from a local Craigslist ad, where it was part of a combination machine with a Delta Homecraft 4" jointer on a Delta stand, with both machines driven by a dual-shaft motor. It was in surprisingly good condition when acquired, all parts complete and in working condition, and running just fine.

Photo 1:

Comments: original combo machine view
Source: my camera at seller's place

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Photo 2:

Comments: completed restoration on new stand
Source: my garage shop

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Photo 3:

Comments: reproduction badge on light attachment
Source: my garage shop

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