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1899 Article - New Foot Power Band Saw |
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The following is the text of the article:
New Foot or Power Band Saw
In this progressive age of machinery it might appear to some that foot power devices would gradually become unpopular, and doubtless to those who have always been accustomed to using power machinery the advantages of machines driven by foot power would not be readily apparent. To the thousands of mechanics who are doing their work by hand, however, and who are seeking devices for expediting their labors, the foot power band saw shown in Fig. 9 is likely to prove of more than ordinary interest. An inspection of the engraving will show that two treadles are provided, one for each foot, the idea being that the operator sit on a high stool while sawing. One of the treadles being on the down stroke all the time, the machine does not have to carry itself by its own momentum on the up stroke of the pedal, the result being a powerful and even motion. A handle is provided on the rear wheel for a second man to help tarn in heavy work. The same machine can be arranged for belt power, or for combination foot and belt power. Although a small and comparatively low priced machine, the frame is cast hollow, making it extremely rigid and strong. The manufacturers make a specialty of small and medium size band saw machines, for both belt and foot power and have just issued a neat pamphlet describing five sizes of their band saws, together with other devices of interest in this connection. A copy of this pamphlet as well as further particulars regarding the machines can be obtained by addressing the Crescent Machine Company, 1 Front street, Leetonia, Ohio. |
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