Another old tool followed me home this week. I got this bandsaw in Seattle Washington. It has no markings or dates on the castings. I don’t see any likely holes where a data tag might of been. The only markings I have found is EG cast into the upper blade guide. Clues: Seattle is home to the Boeing aircraft company. Boeing made wood and fabric airplanes until 1946 (Stearman biplane). The Boeing museum website has a picture of a saw very similar but I can’t read the sign. Boeing’s saw has casting marks. I’m thinking this was a production saw made locally during or prior to WW2. The drive sheave is sized to fit the casting opening so I think it’s original. The belt is the profile used in the 30s. No tilting table. The lower blade guide is hardwood. The table is oak and maple. The table blade insert is dovetailed in with brass guides. It has laminated wood wheels with metal spokes. 26” diameter. Throat is 25”. Does this type of wheel have a name? The blade on the saw is 3tpi. Recommend motor size? The color is currently red. Any old Boeing retirees ever see their wood shop? Is this correct? Any and all help would be appreciated.
Kelly
Kelly
