Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - Combined Machine, Improved

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Combo Machine
Machine Size:	6" Saw Table
Submitted By:	Burt Hammond

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Combined Machine, Improved
Date of Manufacturer:
Serial Number:	6706
Last Updated	9/22/2009 6:42:51 PM

Comments:

This saw table has no known history, it was an industrial auction item. Kirk Poore connected me to the seller and Ed Hobbs provided detailed illustrations of decorative paint elements and the correct grey paint to use. Prior to rust removal I also recorded notes and drawings of paint details that don't show-up in the "before" photos.

This Combo Machine came with an extra user supplied wheel to gain momentum and a 3/4" wide, 4 1/2" diameter emery wheel (3/4" bore), mounted in the mandrel. Parts missing are: rip fence, crosscutting guide, 6" circular saw, perforated flat belt and the entire treadle chain assembly. If the signature fly wheel had been missing (electrical conversion), then a possible full restoration would be very unlikely.

Additional photos have been posted to the sister site of OWWM in the "Shop" section, use the topic search ......W.F. & John Barnes' Combo Machine.

Photo 1:

Comments: Left, front side of saw table.
Source: author's 9/19/09 photo

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Photo 2:

Comments: Safely home/Back view of saw table with parts.
Source: author's 4/20/09 photo

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Photo 3:

Comments: Under side of wooden table showing the Barnes' characteristic groove marks.
Source: author's 04/21/09 poto

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Photo 4:

Comments: Rust removal, protecting the raised letters.
Source: author's 07/09 photo

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Comments: My best effort at pinstripe work.
Source: author's 09/09 photo

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Photo 6:

Comments: Close-up of the pawl, an example of W.F. Barnes' genius.
Source: author's 07/09 photo

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