Recent content by fp1967

I seen a huge version of one of these on a TV show onetime. It was at an old shutter factory somewhere on the East Coast. It was run off of a line shaft and pivoted at the shaft up by the ceiling. They called it a pendulum saw. I'm pretty sure there was a waterwheel at the place too.

Here's a couple that I have.

Ya, I have seen a couple of Greenlees that looked similiar now that you mention it. I know what you mean about the 90 degree twist in the blade. I've had it for over 20 years now and use it quite a bit, I think I've only had 1or maybe 2 blades break. They usually last until they get dull.

I have a TeMac Band Saw that was made by the Tester Manufacturing Co in Iron River, WI. I was wondering if anybody knows anything about the history of these saws, like what years where they made etc. Here are some pics of it.

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Here is a Woodward from Summit. I beefed up the frame, then made a handwheel to replace the crank. I also made a fence or guide for it. The last pic is of a 1/2" bead in 18 gauge steel, it seems to do this just fine.

Re: Show us your cool " old " drill press Hi all, 1st post here. Barnes 20" gear driven drillpress. Does anybody know much about the history of these, like when it was made?