Photo Index - J. D. Wallace & Co. - 16" band saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
J. D. Wallace & Co.
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	16"
Submitted By:	Sid Steinhaeufel

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	16" band saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1940's
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Last Updated	9/13/2008 11:03:19 PM

Comments:

I bought this saw in Chicago. It is a 16", 1 horse, 3 phase band saw. It is gear, not belt driven. The motor bolts directly on. I mad a redneck 3 phase converter with a 3 phase motor and some oil filled capacitors. It is hard to track since one bolt sets the blade guides and the thrust bearing setting. A larger motor would be nice for sawing through thick stuff. Still, all in all, it is durable and smooth.

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Comments: J.D. Wallace 16" band saw
Source: in my shop

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Comments: plate on motor
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Comments: top blade guide
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Comments: The firm that sold the saw 60+ years ago
Source: On the front of the saw

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Comments: How the motor attaches
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Comments: Top back of the saw
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