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24th February 2020, 10:42 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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The not so identical twin bandsaws: Crescent & McPherson
A while ago I came across a 100 year old + Crescent bandsaw on Gumtree. It was located up in Burrum Heads and owned by a boat builder. I was charmed by it's looks and struck a deal to buy it. I just had to figure out how to pick it up. With some advice from @auscab, @L.S. Barker and @Woodlogic I landed on using an engine crane which worked really well. A couple of weeks prior to picking up the Crescent I noticed another saw, a McPherson also up that way in Maryborough which sounded appealing so figured I would kill two birds with one stone.
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It was a huge day leaving at 5am from Buderim to drive up load the machines then drive down to Brisbane to offload them at my place then drive back to Buderim where my father lives. I clocked up 620klms in the drivers seat in my 21yr old Hilux which is built for long distances!
I'm looking forward to restoring these two - I think it's going to be very hard to let one go when time comes ...
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24th February 2020, 10:50 PM #2China
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They will keep you out of trouble for a while, engine cranes are very useful items, given the name I wonder if you can actually lift a engine with one
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25th February 2020, 08:14 AM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Fabulous old engineering in those machines. You are going to be a busy lad working out what goes where and getting them up and running. A very interesting project that will keep you off the streets for a couple of weeks or so.
Hope it all goes well.
Alan...
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25th February 2020, 10:16 PM #4
Well done Charlie, you've really got the bug now.
Melbourne Matty.
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29th February 2020, 01:44 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks all - looking forward to the journey ... there may be a third in the mix - TBD... I only ever anticipated buying one but when it rains it pours! At the very least I would restore all and sell one to fund my next project
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14th March 2020, 12:14 AM #6Member
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thats what we allways think anyway,that why i have 5 jointers. enjoy this and keep pics coming.
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15th March 2020, 08:18 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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This weekend has been eventful ... Picked up another bandsaw. I don't really know what I've got myself into but would say I gave about 12 months of restorations to do!
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4th April 2020, 08:40 AM #8SENIOR MEMBER
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What is the best way to clean up brass? The numbers and incremental markers are ever so slightly raised. This is for the Crescent Bandsaw.
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4th April 2020, 12:00 PM #9Gatherer of rusty
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13th April 2020, 07:47 AM #10SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks Van - I don't think it's in too bad a condition - will give it a go.
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13th April 2020, 08:36 AM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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Given I know have four bandsaws to restore I'll create seperate threads for each. The first being a Wadkin DN here:
Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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15th April 2020, 03:54 PM #12
Hey Charlie,
Amazing saws, I am hoping to pick up a similar saw in the near future. May I ask what size engine crane did you use? Are the standard ones from SCA sufficient?
Thanks,
Tom
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15th April 2020, 08:39 PM #13SENIOR MEMBER
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Hey Tom, yes they can handle 1000kg which didn't pose a problem for the McPherson (500kg?), Crescent (650kg) or L.S. Barker (500kg?). There are plenty of used engine cranes on Gumtree and FB Market place for about 1/2 the new price.
Cheers
Charl
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20th April 2020, 07:58 PM #14
Hey Charlie,
Just want to confirm your transport strategy. So on pick up you dismantled the bandsaws down to just frames and then used the engine crane to load onto your trailer? Any tips you would have for this method having done it?
Look like some amazing machines.
Thanks,
Tom
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21st April 2020, 12:20 PM #15SENIOR MEMBER
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Hey Tom,
Only partially broke it down:
- Top wheel - this was to alleviate some weight up top so when hoisted up with the engine crane it's easier to manage and balance
- Tabletop - Trunnions are the first thing to break due to weight being applied if you try to man-handle the saw from the tabletop. I removed the table top as it was in the way of hoisting with the engine crane too.
- The guides and guide post - You probably don't need to remove this but it can get in the way
All the rest of the stuff can stay on the saw. I wouldn't attempt to move a big saw like these on your own it could end in disaster. I was shown a picture of a smashed cast iron bandsaw which fell over - I believe you can weld cast iron (?) but have been told it'll never have the same strength again - plus the weld will be an eye sore!
Cheers
Charl
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