Photo Index - General Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - GENERAL bandsaw model 290

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General Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Drummondville, QC

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	15 inch
Submitted By:	Mitchell Barber

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	GENERAL bandsaw model 290
Date of Manufacturer:	1962?
Serial Number:	F600
Last Updated	11/23/2007 8:44:41 AM

Comments:

I bought this from a man in northern North Carolina who said he got it from a shop auction at the local high school. It is a combination wood/metal cutting bandsaw. In spite of its rough appearance, it was in good condition. Most of the dark smugdes you see on it is just oil/grease and not rust. Paint is peeling only in a couple of places. The major problem is a broken trunnion under the cast iron table so I will need to find a replacement somehow. The motor will start spinning only after you give it some help by pulling on the belt. May be a capacitor problem. I am replacing the metal guides with a set of ball bearing rollers I found at www.houseoftools.com. Also new tires and a 98" / .25" 6 tpi blade.

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Comments: left side of machine
Source: Mitch Barber

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Comments: right side of machine
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Comments: company plaque
Source: Mitch Barber

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