I picked up a Peerless hacksaw with a “Property of USAF” tag, and it got me thinking. How many different tags are there? I know a lot of machines will have a Navy anchor on them. I can’t recall seeing an Army tag. Surely there must be some. I’m not talking about War Production Board plates, I mean ownership plates or tags. Also can anyone give any other examples of a machine being altered from factory spec to a special order for a government machine.
For example, the Peerless had a standard feed pressure between 60 and 240 lbs.
The Government machines, including mine, range from 80 to 375 lbs.
The standard motor is 1 hp. Government is 1 ½ hp.
Government motor to have a starter and a push button on/off switch.
Standard gears are cast iron. Government's are steel.
I think my saw is from the 1950’s.
Thanks to VintageMachinery.org site for the Peerless Speedy Cut Care and Operation publication. I really need to donate to them.
So let’s see some other tags.
For example, the Peerless had a standard feed pressure between 60 and 240 lbs.
The Government machines, including mine, range from 80 to 375 lbs.
The standard motor is 1 hp. Government is 1 ½ hp.
Government motor to have a starter and a push button on/off switch.
Standard gears are cast iron. Government's are steel.
I think my saw is from the 1950’s.
Thanks to VintageMachinery.org site for the Peerless Speedy Cut Care and Operation publication. I really need to donate to them.
So let’s see some other tags.