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Manufactured/Badged by:
Boice-Crane Co.
Toledo, OH, then Gothenburg, NE, Chula Vista, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	14"
Submitted By:	George Abramo

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Kysor-Johnson V-14 14" Band Saw - similar to Boice Crane no. 2309 in most respects
Date of Manufacturer:	1973 - 1985
Serial Number:	V14-235
Last Updated	8/27/2009 1:12:31 PM

Comments:

I bought this as a used machine from a neighbor who could not recall where or when he acquired it. I've had it in a corner for 6-8 years and have only recently gotten around to attempting restoration.

In most respects, it looks almost exactly like the Boice-Crane no. 2309 saw documented elsewhere this site. The one major difference in appearance is that the K-J wheel guards are square, versus the arched guards on the B-C.

From what I have learned so far, Johnson saws were first manufactured in 1938. The Johnson line was acquired by Kysor in 1973 and, in 1985, Dake purchased the line from Kysor-Johnson. Thus, my saw appears to have been built between 1973 and 1985. Through an exchange of emails and pictures with Dake, I've learned that they did not acquire the V14 vertical band saw with the rest of the K-J product line in 1985.

This saw has a 3/4 hp, 220/440V, 3-ph, 1725/1425 rpm, Doerr motor. Doerr was apparently acquired by Grainger in 1969. It's not known if this is the original motor. A label inside the motor cabinet shows eight speeds (92 - 4100 fmp) but doesn't indicate motor shaft speed.

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Comments: Full front view showing textolite wheels. Lower wheel guard is missing. Note square upper guard vs arched guard on B-C.
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Comments: Full rear view showing motor cabinet. Gearbox is behind upper pulley. Upper label on cabinet door is a speed chart. Lower label shows serial no. & model.
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Comments: Plate on upper wheel guard.
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Comments: Speed chart and serial labels.
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Comments: Blade tracking and tensioning label. Two spokes on tensioning wheel are broken.
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Comments: Raised "BOICE-CRANE" / "142" on underside of table casting. Both wheels also have raised "BOICE-CRANE CO. / TOLEDO OHIO U.S.A.
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