1937 DoAll model j bandsaw

[532r5]

Finally got this all together and running today. Installed and adjusted the blade guides I machined out of aluminum. Everything works fine. The reeves variable speed is a little noisy but works fine.

 

[Adaylate]

 

[930dreamer]

Great looking saw, Do-All did a great job designing these saws.

 

[Roberts210]

WHAT a beauty, and she's a stout, hard-working, beauty too.

 

[nadogail]

I think the Do-All set an industry standard that other manufacturers have tied to match.

 

[jabberwoki]

Thats a nice old beasty.
I have a 1970 1612-3 , boy are they well built.

 

[RoninB4]

I used to work as a toolmaker for Do-All in the early 80's at the Des Plaines plant. Nice to see this example up and working. Nice job of restoring it.

 

[532r5]

Thanks for the replies. It looks right at home next to my early 1920s south bend 16 engine lathe and ww2 bridgeport

 

[Jayman17]

Great looking machine. I’ve never seen one with a stepped front like that, does it get in the way?

Jay

 

[930dreamer]

I would like too find a gently used Do - All bandsaw.

 

[532r5]

Great looking machine. I’ve never seen one with a stepped front like that, does it get in the way?

Jay

Not really

 

[cvairwerks]

930: There's a Peerless 40 for sale at what seems to be a decent price over in Navasota, and there's a Rockwell 20 close to me in Argyle, if you aren't fixed on a Do-All.