Photo Index - Thomas White & Sons - SO No.1

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Thomas White & Sons
Laighpark Engineering Works, Paisley, Scotland

True Manufacturer:
Thomas White & Sons, Laighpark Engineering Works, Paisley, Scotland

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Radial Arm Saw
Machine Size:	18"
Submitted By:	John Vannisselroy

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	SO No.1
Date of Manufacturer:
Serial Number:	M23247F1
Last Updated	8/6/2021 5:03:03 AM

Comments:

I've been keeping an eye out for one of these ever since I saw one on display at the New Zealand Timber Museum, SH1, Putaruru, New Zealand. I landed this one last week (31st August, 2021). It's been picked up and stored at a relative's place in Auckland, New Zealand - 450 miles from me, and it'll be a few months before I see it in the flesh.

While not strictly a radial arm saw, it performs a very similar function. The "Watts" linkage results in the saw rocking up and down as it moves forward - with the blade cutting a completely straight and level, even depth cut.

The table is missing. The saw could be purchased with cast legs for a bench, or the purchaser could build their own bench.

18" blade. 4hp motor running at 2900rpm (50hz). Overall height 6' 3".

Photo 1:

Comments: View on LH side of machine.
Source: Seller's photograph.

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Photo 5:

Comments: Machine tag.
Source: My nephew's photograph.

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Photo 6:

Comments: Photo from a catalogue held at the Timber Museum.
Source: My photograph (that's my thumb).

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