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Your pictures didn't work for me. You might want to check over at OWWM.org too if you haven't already. We have at least one resident expert on those saws there. Also take a look at vintagemachinery.org for documents. If you have slop in your bearings you would be better off to just replace...

VFD and a 3 phase motor might be another option.

It's a cool old saw. Probably 1950s. The box was made by a previous owner. Probably the original owner. Factory boxes would have been steel and cost extra at the time. Value for most old aluminum bodied tools isn't all that high. There are a few exceptions but not many. I'd say anywhere...

I would expect it to be fine for all those uses.

You can probably find more info on it at VintageMachinery.org. Most converted bandsaws I've seen use a jack shaft setup to lower the speed. It's a pretty light duty saw. I wouldn't expect too much from it for metal work.

It's cool and I haven't seen one like it. I can see the attraction. It probably isn't, but the motor almost looks like a sewing machine motor. Is it?

Welcome, It looks to be well made. There are woodworkers here too (I'm one of them) but I would say this forum has a larger focus on mechanic's tools. If you don't get your answers here you might want to post it at Sawmill Creek or Woodnet Forums in their handtool section. Rodney

Got a picture today. Due to the poor lighting and the fact I forgot my reading glasses they're still old, rusty, and unidentified. I'm not sure if any maker's marks would show through the rust anyway. There are 4 speeders total. One had a price tag of $6.99. The tags were missing on the...

You can still get 9" blades. You just have to order them. You're not going to see them on the shelf at most hardware stores these days. Rodney

I almost never have any sort of camera or cell phone with me. I might be going by there in the next day or so. I'll see what I can do then. Rodney

I was digging around in the older threads and found this one. I didn't look too close but I saw a couple single size speed wrenches (old, rusty. and unknown brand if any, due to I didn't check). They're probably a few dollars apiece. If there's any interest I'm happy to pick them up if they're...

I'm not a DeWalt expert but my understanding is that if you go look at it you want to check the carriage bearings and the ways they ride on for excessive wear. I don't remember if the bearings are expensive, unobtainable, or both but it's worth checking out first. There are several threads on...

The picture isn't showing. EDIT: Found it in the other thread and added it here. I don't know much about compressors but I'm sure others here do. Rodney

It's a great looking saw. Cold saws tend to be expensive here from what I've seen. Probably the same there. I'm with the others. It's most likely rust that's making it hard to adjust. It's worth the time and money to tear it down, clean it up and fix whatever needs it. New bearings...

Welcome RoadKng. A picture will go a long way toward identifying the make of the pump. Roy E. Roth Co. is either the maker of the tank or the assembler of the complete compressor. Rodney

The name sounds like an Asian import. It might be worth the money if you just need a belt/disk sander, but I would pass. I prefer vintage American iron. Rodney

I have a very similar one stashed away in my shop. If you haven't already been there you can get more info at OWWM.org and VintageMachinery.org. EDIT: The table extensions are a nice plus. Rodney

I think the availability of relatively cheap power tools after WWII did more to end the production of quality hand tools like planes and good hand saws than anything else. There was less need for quality hand tools when more operations were being done with machines.

I tend to go for old iron. Sell off the Chinese one and keep the Morgan. If you find a better one before you build your bench, buy it then either sell the Morgan or install both. Who says you can only have one vise? Rodney

I think you pretty much stole it at $40. Nice get! Even if it does need a little work. Rodney