old bandsaw I inherented from my dad

[a40lover]

I got a old bandsaw made by WILLHOIT ENGR CO. MODEL 31 made in Hawthorne Calif. Does anyone know anything about them? I tried looking it up but didn't get far,(not very good at this). I do know its around 60 + years old . Does anyone know anything about this saw? Thanks for any info.

 

[drivesitfar]

a40: i can't say i've heard of your bandsaw, but maybe if you post up a few pictures more than a few of the old guys and gals around here might actually own one even with a different name on it.

good luck and sounds like a good one.

 

[BradnCali]

Vintage Machinery is usually the place to go but even that is lacking information. It does state that the "maker is known from a single example of a 12.5" bandsaw. The saw appears to be of 1920s or 1930s design."

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=1989

Also post some photos and ask the guys on OWWM.com.

Good luck!

Brad