Bandsaw position in the workshop?

**DSEL74** · 12th July 2015, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Don Burch

Some of the old iron was pretty incredible wasn't it? If this is yours, nice work.
For mine, I do plan to use it for rough dimensioning and resawing. When I bought it, it was yellow, the motor was mounted in the throat area with the cap cover proud of the table, and replace the table support. The original trunnion and tilt adjustment was not with the saw. The tires were pretty rough as well.
Don

Just more style and weight went to old machines and I tend to be drawn to that. I wish it was my machine but no it belongs to, or was restored by Shane Whitlock. If you ever need vintage machine inspiration for restorations goole his name and have a look through his website and blog. Be prepared to waste a few hours and drool on your keyboard.

I was around at a steam engineers place the other day and looking at his big surface plate it look pretty standard, but when I looked under it I was amazed all the supporting ribs finished with ogees and it had a mock riveted edge and strapping. It was beautiful in detail that added nothing to the function nor would it be seen in daily service but was a testament to the pattern makers ability and craftsmanship.

**Don Burch** · 13th July 2015, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Just more style and weight went to old machines and I tend to be drawn to that. I wish it was my machine but no it belongs to, or was restored by Shane Whitlock. If you ever need vintage machine inspiration for restorations goole his name and have a look through his website and blog. Be prepared to waste a few hours and drool on your keyboard.

I was around at a steam engineers place the other day and looking at his big surface plate it look pretty standard, but when I looked under it I was amazed all the supporting ribs finished with ogees and it had a mock riveted edge and strapping. It was beautiful in detail that added nothing to the function nor would it be seen in daily service but was a testament to the pattern makers ability and craftsmanship.

I came across Shane's site after I found my saw. He has, might still have, a fully restored 36" Enterprise. His posted asking price was very reasonable. I would have made an offer if I thought there was any hope of selling my saw.. I do not need two saws, but was/am still interested in the upper wheel tracking cam, but he never responded to my email.
Most of these old machines were not meant for casual use that is for sure.
Don

**Don Burch** · 13th July 2015, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by L.S.Barker1970

Yes I agree Don, another thread would be great, I'd like to see more .....

Melbourne Matty.

That is it.
Don

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