1930's Boice-Crane Co. 12" Bandsaw

[Muhheakantuck]

I recently acquired a 1930's Boice-Crane 12" bandsaw in decent condition. It needs some cleaning, a new power cord, and a new drive belt. Does anybody know of a specific size belt this bandsaw would take? I'll post pictures soon to give you a better idea of what I need. Thanks for the help.

[jgforsberg]

I think with that saw you set your own motor so the belt would be what you make it . The dirty papers(manuals) can be found at
OWWM - Boice-Crane Co. - Publication Reprints (http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=111&tab=3)

if you are trying to calculate the belt length try here
Calculate Belt or Band Saw Blade Length (http://vintagemachinery.org/math/beltlength.aspx)


jack
English machines

[Muhheakantuck]

Here are some pictures of the bandsaw-

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/Muhheakantuck/IMG_0058.jpg

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/Muhheakantuck/IMG_0057.jpg

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/Muhheakantuck/IMG_0056.jpg

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/Muhheakantuck/IMG_0059.jpg

The two drive wheels are 13 1/8 inches apart from axle to axle, the large wheel is 5 inches in diameter, and the small wheel is 2 1/2 inches in diameter. each wheel is 1 1/2 inches wide with a slight crown. Any idea what size belt this would use?

[jgforsberg]

you have flat belt
try to make your own
Leather Belting FAQ - VintageMachinery.org Knowledge Base (Wiki) (http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/LeatherBeltFAQ.ashx)
How To Make Leather Belts - VintageMachinery.org Knowledge Base (Wiki) (http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/HowToMakeLeatherBelts.ashx)

jack
English machines

[lightwood]

I think with that saw you set your own motor so the belt would be what you make it . The dirty papers(manuals) can be found at
OWWM - Boice-Crane Co. - Publication Reprints (http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=111&tab=3)

if you are trying to calculate the belt length try here
Calculate Belt or Band Saw Blade Length (http://vintagemachinery.org/math/beltlength.aspx)


jack
English machines
JACK !! Welcome!
Fancy seeing you here!!
I already had Matty (http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/64814-l-s-barker1970/) look at the under / over machine a few days ago, and he couldn't put a name to it.
We must get him to post here more often, he certainly has the best local library of machine catalogues & manuals.
Best regards,
Peter

[jgforsberg]

ya peter get matty over here:U

he's got the best papers in the world. I have seen that over under before. it the feet that give it away. it English that i know.

jack
English machines

[cadas]

I had a very similar saw in france where they are still commonly used. The belts were a rubberized canvas that were readily available. The critical part however is alignment. I never got it spot on.

Once up to speed it was fine, but from start you either had to rev the on off switch to build up revs, or have you trusty assistant use use a guide to keep the belt on.