Photo Index - Foley-Belsaw Co. - Model 490 Cabinet Saw

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Foley-Belsaw Co.
Minneapolis, MN

True Manufacturer:
Foley-Belsaw Co., Minneapolis, MN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	10"
Submitted By:	Dan Grade

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 490 Cabinet Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1985?
Serial Number:	244
Last Updated	12/18/2014 5:53:46 AM

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This machine is owned by an acquaintance. The original owner was his grandfather. Since there are very few of these, I wanted to post photos here to help others who might run across one of these saws.

It has a good solid cast iron top and extension tables/wings. The fence is factory, and I think the miter gauge is also (the wing nut is in place of the original push grip/handle). Motor (factory 1-1/2 HP Emerson single phase 110 V only) extends out the rear. Couldn't get a good photo of the insides. It uses a flat belt rather than a V Belt. The blade guard wasn't with the saw at this point, but it might still be in hiding at Grandpa's shop. The cabinet is 6 sided (the side walls a V'd out), probably to add strength and rigidity to the cabinet.

If you look in the "Images" area of the Foley-Belsaw page on this site you'll find a copy of one of their magazine ads which includes promotional info about this saw.

Interesting machine!

(Admin BAK, 12/18/2014: The origin of this design is the Sprunger floor model 10¼" saw. Foley purchased the the tooling after Sprunger ended production in the 1980s.)

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