Photo Index - J. M. Marston & Co. - 16" Bandsaw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
J. M. Marston & Co.
Boston, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	16"
Submitted By:	Jeff Joslin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	16" Bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	Ca. 1890
Serial Number:
Last Updated	2/12/2003 9:29:22 PM

Comments:

This machine belongs to George Stefureac. He also has an article from a December, 1887 issue of Scientific American about his saw:

"A strong and well made band saw machine, to be run by foot or hand power, is shown in the accompanying illustration, and is manufactured by Messrs. J. M. Marston & Co., of No. 3 Appleton Street, Boston, Mass. The table is 18x21 inches and 42 inches high, and is adjustable for cutting on a bevel. There is an adjustable guide for the saw above and below the table, the saw pulleys are 16 inches in diameter, and the driving power is by means of gears, all shafts being of steel. The upper saw pulley has an adjustment to tighten the saw and bring it in line with the lower saw pulley. The power machines are from the same pattern, and are arranged with driving shaft and pulley on lower part of the frame, and tight and loose pulley on lower saw shaft, so that it can be belted direct from main shafting without counter shaft. The machine is a very easy-working one, cutting some four times as fast as a gig saw with less power."

A ca. 1890 catalog from the Sebastian-May Company shows this saw, and the price is $50 including two blades; extra blades were $1.50 each. A crank for additional power is included. A power version of the machine is the same price.

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Comments:
Source: George Stefureac

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Comments: Engraving from the December 1887 article in Scientific American.
Source: George Stefureac

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