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  1. 03-10-2007, 7:55 PM #1
    Ron Crusee
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    Bandsaw Old Iron Restoration

    This was my first piece of old iron that I picked up about two years ago. Since then I've restored about 10 vintage machines for my personal workshop. Had been using this one in it's original condition up until about 6 months ago. Was doing some shop layout changes, accidently tipped the saw and broke a part. Luckily it was easily fixed but i took the opportunity to tear the entire machine down and rebuild it.

    Runs smooth and is hefty for a 16" saw at 500lbs. 10.5" resaw with up to a 1" band. Manufactured by Duro Metal Products who went out of buisness many years ago. This saw is from the 1940's best guess. Thanks for looking.
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  3. 03-10-2007, 9:31 PM #2
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    wow, what a cool looking saw.. sure beats the welded steel frame on style. how do you like it?
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  4. 03-10-2007, 10:02 PM #3
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    They don't build'em like that anymore.Nice saw and great job on the clean up too.
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  5. 03-10-2007, 10:41 PM #4
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    Nice looking machine you have there. I always enjoy seeing old iron being brought back to life. I have a Duro 12" scrool saw that wieghs a ton. Congrats on the rebuild.
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  6. 03-10-2007, 10:55 PM #5
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    Beautiful Band Saw......

    I really like the tensioning wheel and the style. WHat motor / voltage are you running?
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  7. 03-11-2007, 12:10 AM #6
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    Hey Roy, nice looking saw bet that was fun to build.
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  8. 03-11-2007, 1:21 AM #7
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    First one of those I've seen. Very cool.
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  9. 03-11-2007, 6:08 AM #8
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    Very nice iron

    there Ron! I love the lines on that saw. Nice job of restoring on that saw.
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  10. 03-11-2007, 10:22 AM #9
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    Thanks for the comments. Something about bandsaws makes them my favorite machine. This one was a lot of work to restore but I took my time and enjoyed it.

    Roy the motor is a 3/4hp 220v single phase and seems to be a good fit.

    Ron
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  11. 03-11-2007, 10:32 AM #10
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    Definitely a great looking machine! Nice clean restoration, Ron...I bet it cuts great!
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  12. 03-11-2007, 12:21 PM #11
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    Great Restoration

    Ron, congratulations on the restoration, looks like the saw will give you many years of great service.

    I noticed that there is no guard on the drive belt, which always makes me nervous. Have you thought about adding one?
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  13. 03-11-2007, 9:07 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mathew Nedeljko
    Ron, congratulations on the restoration, looks like the saw will give you many years of great service.

    I noticed that there is no guard on the drive belt, which always makes me nervous. Have you thought about adding one?
    Actually I have and I'm sure a Delta 14" bandsaw drive guard will fit just right. Just a matter of acquiring another one. The original saw did not come with a guard. OHSA wasn't around in the 1940s
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