Photo Index - Oliver Machinery Co. - No. 260-D - Double Arbor Universal Tilting Saw Bench

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	16" X 2 or 20" X 1
Submitted By:	Phil Kezele

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 260-D - Double Arbor Universal Tilting Saw Bench
Date of Manufacturer:	Nov-Dec 1948
Serial Number:	71568 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	4/8/2023 6:10:51 PM

Comments:

Serial Number: 71568, November 1948

I found this saw in Napa, CA after a long search. I am very pleased to have this saw and it really runs nice. It was a plug and play machine, which is the way I like to purchase my OWWM. It came with many accessories and I believe with the original paint (dark navy with red embossed lettering) but it had some maintenance done on it by prior owners over its life--note Oliver green parts in the photos.

Originally it was a school machine; note the electrical key in one of the photos. Then I understand it went to a cabinet makers shop in Northern California and spent some time there. The next owner was also in Napa and had just moved to his new shop and home but did not have the room for this saw as he had two other Oliver table saws waiting in the wings and he made this one excess to his needs.

The saw features a sliding table on the deck of its 48" wide table, two miter gauges but is missing the horseshoe connector, the Universal cut-off gauge, the type "F" fence, and one filler strip when only one mitre is in use. The saws footprint is 30 X 37 and stands 32 inches tall. The saw comes with the small fence table (a large one is also available as an option). The saw tilt mechanism lost its hand wheel at some point, and the previous owner ordered a brand new Oliver spare part from Rich Fink and installed it before I picked the saw up (see photo). I ordered two Forrest 16" saws (rip + crosscut) to mount in the 260. I plan to do some more cleaning on the accessories that does have some light surface rust and eventually i will do a complete re-paint. I will tidy up the electricals as they were not consistent with good practice. The saw features an electronic brake which works sufficiently well and works by hitting the stop button while the motor is still turning.

She's a keeper. Now, does anybody need a minty and loaded Delta 12-14?

Photo 1:

Comments: Main and 3' side table.
Source: My Canon Power Shot SD1000

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Photo 2:

Comments: The money shot, two 16" Forrest Woodworkers
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Photo 3:

Comments: Original Badge!
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Photo 4:

Comments: Machine tags from operator position; if it ain't "AL Young" its "Star Machinery" in these parts!
Source: Prior Owner

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Comments: School Machines typically have a key lockout like this--I'll be replacing all of this in time. Also new handwheel from Rich's stash.
Source: Prior Owner

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Comments: Outfeed side of the saw showing dust collector port; I believe its 5.5" OD and motor starter/reset switch
Source: Prior Owner

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