Photo Index - Jones Superior Machine Co. - 18" Closed base bandsaw

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Jones Superior Machine Co.
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	18" throat, 150" blade, @ 7' tall
Submitted By:	Andy McRae

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	18" Closed base bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	pre-1960
Serial Number:	SN 4624 (builders' riveted No. plate)
Last Updated	11/25/2008 11:52:18 AM

Comments:

I purchased this machine from a gentleman who bought it at auction in the 1960's for $130.00. He used it for resawing small logs and timbers. Not much else known at this time. No paper documentation available. I believe it was originally a meat saw. The throat is on the right instead of left which seems fairly unusual, perhaps because it was for meat cutting (?). It has been well-maintained, the wheels are well lubricated and the tensioning mechanism operates well. The original table is missing. Any information would be greatly appreciated, drop me a line...

Photo 1:

Comments: Case opened showing 18" wheels
Source: Andy McRae

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Photo 2:

Comments: Cast name plate and tensioning device
Source: Andy McRae

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