Photo Index - C. H. & E. Manufacturing Co. - JS1550A 20 in Band Saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
C. H. & E. Manufacturing Co.
Milwaukee, WI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	20 inch
Submitted By:	Geno Beniek

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	JS1550A 20 in Band Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	abt 1947
Serial Number:
Last Updated	12/29/2008 11:44:40 PM

Comments:

In 1974, I found this saw abandoned in an old tool shed of a Dominican Priory near San Rafael. I traded some work on the grounds for the saw. It was all rusted up, but plenty of WD-40 and prodding got it working. I was able to purchase several guide pins and bearings from CH & E in Milwaukee. I also have the "operating instructions" and parts list, which I obtained from Mr Geiger, who apparently owned the company at that time. It is a remarkable machine. I use it with blades from 1" to 1/4". It weighs well over 200 lbs.

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Comments: CH & E 20" Band Saw
Source: Geno's workshop

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Comments: Interior of BS 20" with new bands from Sulphur Grove Tool
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Comments: Rigging to cut 58" round table
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Comments: Cutting one half, pivited around dowel at center
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Comments: Finished round table cut with Band Saw
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Comments: What the machine can do!
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