Vintage Craftsman Band Saw

My brother Dan can get a little bored at work, and yesterday was no exception. He sent me an email in the morning saying he visited craigslist.com and came across this band saw. It's a vintage 1953 Craftsman band saw being sold in Burnsville for $110. He sent me pics of it and said it was in FINE condition. I called the guy and sure enough, it was still for sale. I told him I'd be by after work.

It's a good thing I work in Burnsville because this guy was basically in my back yard. Upon arriving, I was shown this all-metal machine and quickly paid the man. I really don't think he knew what he was selling. The stand alone, according to my brother, could easily sell for $50-60 by itself. Lugging it into the back of my truck, it was soon home in my garage waiting for my next woodworking project.

This has nothing to do with using a Kreg Jig, I just wanted to share the joy of my new purchase. Enjoy!!

Don

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Comment by George Crable on July 19, 2012 at 4:34pm: Classic and elegant band saw machine. This picture should be posted at a vintage machinery site.

Comment by Don Grubish on December 16, 2011 at 4:46pm: Natalie, I know a guy who has six and wants to sell. He lives in MN, would that help?

Comment by Natalie Dalton on December 16, 2011 at 3:31pm: So cool! I love the look of vintage stuff. I think that my Dad would absolutely love to find a band saw for sale like this (http://www.woodworkingmachineryandsupplies.com/category_s/314.htm)

Comment by jefrey smith on February 2, 2010 at 6:35pm: anthony i would list it on craigslist, add a picture and be willing to accept reasonable offers and youll sell it. you need to include amps, throat and resaw height

Comment by Anthony Lanting on February 2, 2010 at 5:10pm: I recently inherited an old Montgomery Ward band saw but it is really too big and heavy for my shop. What would be the best way to sell it? It weighs a ton, the base is 1x1 1/4" angle iron.

Comment by jefrey smith on January 26, 2010 at 11:08am: cool retro but what are its specs? im guessing a 12" 3/4 hp??? I just bought the jet 710116k9jwbs-14prodx
1- 1/4hp 12" resaw capacity. which is what i wanted the most. I waited all year for the sale

Comment by Chuck M on January 20, 2010 at 8:08am: Awesome find.

Comment by Don Grubish on January 20, 2010 at 8:04am: Thank you.

Comment by Jenny on January 20, 2010 at 1:02am: That is a beautiful machine.

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