Italian Bandsaws

[David Kumm]

Jeff you set the bar pretty high. The PK is eye candy and can be had as a slider as well. What Bauerle is your choice? Dave

[Jerrimy Snook]

Not sure how to steal a pic to post here though

JeffD

http://www.solidwoodmachinery.com/Wadkin PK.htm

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[Jerrimy Snook]

Sorry Van, this was a bandsaw thread wasn't it? Here is an old bandsaw, American made and old but still a bandsaw. This guy, Donovan, is certifiable about old American iron. He has a functional museum of sorts here in Oregon.

BTW the Boice Crane 14" for sale here has a new lower price.

1936 Boice Crane 14" bandsaw
New paint,wheel rubbers,bushings are in excellent shape.
Great little saw
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[Van Huskey]

Jerrimy, that is a nifty old BC! In the end I like where the thread has gone, I really am enjoying it.

[Ryan Mooney]

Ahhhh, well beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder! Nothing against the Kolle, but for my money if I were buying on looks, it would be between the Buaerle and the Wadkin PK. Two saws that are just easy on the eyes.....oh and made to work accurately for a couple of lifetimes too

Not sure how to steal a pic to post here though

JeffD

google search "machine junkie wadkin pk slider" (minus the quotes) for a truly drool worthy set of pictures - it may not be original kit but daaannngg. There are also some pictures of some really nice Wadkin BS's there (since its a bandsaw thread ).

[Van Huskey]

Ryan, thanks for the post, that is one well sorted machine and gorgeous to boot.

[Rod Sheridan]

In the end I like where the thread has gone, I really am enjoying it.

The thread seems to have degenerated into "Old saw Pornfest 2012".................LOL..................Rod.

[David Kumm]

The thread seems to have degenerated into "Old saw Pornfest 2012".................LOL..................Rod.

I would argue the thread has elevated rather than degenerated. The bandsaw is impressive as well. Anyone know what 16.5 CWTS converts to? Dave

[Jerrimy Snook]

Anyone know what 16.5 CWTS converts to? Dave

Isn't that 1650 lbs?

[David Kumm]

Isn't that 1650 lbs?

I thought that was too easy but it makes sense in that the Oliver 217 and Tanny PH were about that weight. The Yates would be heavier so that puts the Wadkin in the others range. The table is bigger so the main frame casting is about the same as the C frame 217 and PH but configured like the snowflake. Dave.

[Jeff Duncan]

http://www.solidwoodmachinery.com/Wadkin PK.htm

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Thanks Jerimy for the effort in tracking down that pic....unfortunately that is NOT the saw I'd want. The one Ryan suggested is the one! One can also find a fair amount of pics on Google just by searching Wadkin PK

As far as the Bauerle goes it's the LKL from there 60's.....she's a beauty too. A little hard to find pics of, but there is one listed at the machine seeker site.

And I can't believe I forgot it, but there IS an American saw that should be mentioned....the old Tanny J250's are a good little saw also.

Dave, I'm not so much setting the bar....as I don't have any of these beautiful machines It's just that if your going to talk about really top quality machinery, I think they should certainly be in the conversation. This thread started out as a sort of nod towards Italians for making great machines....which I wholeheartedly agree with as there are more than a couple in my shop! To be fair though, there's a lot of quality product out there if you look hard enough!

Jeff....off to go look at those pics again....woodworking porn

[Van Huskey]

The thread seems to have degenerated into "Old saw Pornfest 2012".................LOL..................Rod.

I am sure a lot of you have seen it but an excellent old American iron porn site:

http://www.hesswoodwork.com/machinery.html

[Ryan Mooney]

The thread seems to have degenerated into "Old saw Pornfest 2012".................LOL..................Rod.

I have had the thought that maybe everyone here should just "go get a room" so to speak

[David Kumm]

I am sure a lot of you have seen it but an excellent old American iron porn site:

http://www.hesswoodwork.com/machinery.html

Van all ready knows but three of the saws, 116, 217, and Y20 are mine and even better in real life. Chuck has a thread on the resto of my 217 and it's worth a look at how much lipstick the pig will take. Dave

[Jerrimy Snook]

Thanks Jerimy for the effort in tracking down that pic....unfortunately that is NOT the saw I'd want. The one Ryan suggested is the one! One can also find a fair amount of pics on Google just by searching Wadkin PK

When I saw the first pic I posted I thought "Well she must have a great personality". When I saw the pic that Ryan posted I realized that I picked the ugly step-sister.