model 22-639 / 1947 to 1948

This band saw was purchased in April of 2007 from a member of the OWWM website. This is a very nice band saw and is one hunk of cast iron tipping the scale just about 500 pounds. The saw takes a 115" blade  and up to 3/4" wide. The saw is all cast iron right down the art deco base & wheel covers. In fact, when you open the blade guards it reminds me more of a wood stove than a band saw !  The lamp does not appear to be original as the only one I could find listed in an old Walker Turner catalog did not match what I have, however, it is vintage from the era and nicely built so it will be reused. My  plan is to get the saw up and running 100%  before I tear it all apart for the restoration. There are a few issue to work out like the wiring and switch location (edit: see new switch) plus I want to get the tires crowned before it's repainted. I am sure there are a few other things to iron out before I paint it like fabricating a belt guard, tire brushes, ect....

Stay tuned for more!

I am making these in my shop so if you are in the same boat, drop me an e-mail and we can work out a deal for a set. Once I have a couple things worked out these will be up for sale here on my website.

Here you can see one of my "proto types" in service. Since these photos were taken, I have learned a better way to hold the stock and turn them so the next step is to get my milling attachment set up so I can cut the "V" notch into the shafts. They work great and I matched the new allen head bolts in the side guide blocks. As seen below I have swapped out the worn out steel ones with some Lignum Vitae wood blocks. The matching screws work better and are a great upgrade.