Band saw, old?

[john k]

I sorta think it is old, but has a newer base.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/early-unusual-looking-band-saw-hit-and-miss-era-/221349854420?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33897abcd4

[Branson]

I sorta think it is old, but has a newer base.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/early-unusual-looking-band-saw-hit-and-miss-era-/221349854420?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33897abcd4

Gads!  Don't let the OSHA folks see this.  Definitely old, definitely not the original base.  I think the base was assembled by either One Thumb, or maybe Three Fingers.

[rusty]

Purty wheels tho...

Looking at the inner frame casting, I suspect it bolted to a wood outer frame originally, very common to mix metal and wood parts in old machines. The wood probably succumbed to age...

I have the distinct impression it was tredle powered at one time...mostly because of how thin and light the parts are...

Too bad there is no makers marks, but the wheels are fairly distinct..

The huge tension spring is great, picture the blade snapping while you are using it.P:

[turnnut]

 I may have the answer;  last night I LOCATED MY American foot power and hand power machinery
 by Kenneth L. Cope, on page 70 was a picture that looked like that one, it was made by L.F.Parks which
 later became  PARKS BALL BEARING MACHINE CO. in CINCINNATI, OHIO.
 then tonight I went onto the computor and checked Vintagemachinery.org and looked up L.F.Parks and
 there were a few pictures. 
 the one for sale must have parts missing, as it was a multi-machine made to do many funcions. the frame
 is about the same style.
 it was made for 3 ways of power;  hand crank, foot power & belt power.  also, pictures show it with the blade
 wheels on the left side & right side.
 mfg. around 1911

 I have located a patent for it.  patent # 989285 issued to Lewis F. Parks, Cincinnati, Ohio on April 11, 1911

 p.s. the aucion closed with no bids, it has been relisted at $250.     1/2 of the original listing.

 I think it would be a fun project to bring back to life with a large hand wheel instead of a crank.
 

[adamo]

It still seems pricey with no motor.  Too bad its pick up only would be a sweet conversation piece.

[johnsironsanctuary]

Here is the $250 realist. Sure wish I was closer. I can see that sitting on a wooden base  built like my old apple press.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/early-unusual-looking-band-saw-hit-and-miss-era-/221353780347?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3389b6a47b

[skipskip]

Dang it, it's only about 2 hours from here.

hope he doesnt go any lower