Latest acquisition: Parks No. 2 Bandsaw

[Revere Cycles]

I had some money to burn, so I was browsing my local CL when I came across this Parks No. 2 for $100. I had my eye out for a bigger bandsaw for awhile, but I hadn't found anything worth buying until this one appeared. The tires are good, bearings perfect; everything mechanically is in top shape. My first priority is to remove the surface rust on the table, then replace the blade and belts.

At some point, the PO painted it white and gray, but there are spots where the white has rubbed off to reveal the original paint. Does anyone else on the board have one, or a photo to show me what this may have looked like originally?

 

[G_P]

Nice!

But that white paint needs to go. Looks like a piece of medical equipment painted like that.

 

[WWIIjeep]

Does anyone else on the board have one, or a photo to show me what this may have looked like originally?

Lots of pictures here:

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgIndex/detail.aspx?id=618&tab=4

Also owners manual, parts lists and advertising copy.

 

[scaron]

wow, you picked that up for a hundo? it looks like it's in real good shape. nice score!

 

[gus1962]

Here's an old brochure from that site. But can't tell what's the original color.
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=6156
My best guess would be color gray. Nice band saw!