Band saw restoration

[kvom]

I got this old Johnson model J saw for free a while back, and just started to clean it up.

http://www.pbase.com/kvom/image/110815777/medium.jpg

They started making these in 1938, and this is serial # 1811, so probably fairly early. 700 pounds of good US-made iron.

I rewired everything as the motor cord was frayed and neither the power cord nor the switched outlets were grounded properly. It needs one blade guide replaced and a bit of cleanup and it'll be ready to cut metal (up to 10" diameter round stock).

[Brad54]

So did your wife come out and exclaim "What a big Johnson!" when you showed it to her?

Nice saw. And I believe this makes you eligible for the retroactive "You Suck!" award.

-Brad

[rickairmedic]

KVOM you deffinately SUCK big time . I would be willing to trade you my Free 89 dodge D100 pick up for it :D.


Rick

[rickairmedic]

Heres a pic of the truck just in case :D.

[kvom]

Thanks for the suckage :)

I bought a Bridgeport mill and a Monarch lathe from the owner, and he threw in the saw to get it out of his barn. I got a pretty good deal on those tools too.

[35mastr]

Nice saw.I love good ole american iron myself.

When looking for good shop equipment.That is all I will buy over new plastic made in china junk.

[Vinko]

I might have a couple of old band saws to sell in the next month or two. Sorry to jump in here with that.

I just discovered this place, http://www.bandsawparts.com/, which might be helpful to some.