Band saw search is over

[Sam Layton]

I want to thank everyone who responded to my, 24" Powermatic band saw thread. Yesterday I found an old Davis and Wells 20" band saw that was in need of restoring. I really liked the old cast iron saw. Did I say heavy. So, I decided this was the saw for me. It was disassembled a bit, loaded on a trailer, and it followed me home... I am going to disassemble the saw and restore it completely.

Thanks again for everyones input.

Sam

[Bill ThompsonNM]

I'm envious. Looks Great! congratulations.

[Jeff Monson]

Nice score Sam!! About what year was this saw made?

[Dave Mura]

Very nice! Congrats! http://couponfit.com/img/7d62a275027741d98073d42b8f735c68.gifhttp://couponfit.com/img/11d867796d85db8cad5280ac44cec7c1.gifhttp://couponfit.com/img/a57d48399922b03419153a9760c5ce53.gifhttp://couponfit.com/img/b90ba83119860d7f6a6dfaab9f2aa150.gif

[Rick Fisher]

Sam, I am also green with envy.. Looking forward to progress pics along the way..

[Bill Huber]

Now that is going to make a great band saw, I really like the gauge for the tension, it looks really cool.

Make sure you post some shots when you get it all done.

[David Kumm]

Good score Sam. Once you go cast iron it's hard to go back. Take a good look at the tension spring. The one on my y20 snowflake had gotten pretty weak so I replaced it with an Iturra spring had it made a huge difference. Those saws are capable of pretty good tension if the spring is good. Saw looks to have a nice size table as well. Dave

[Karl Card]

Cant wait to see the pics of the finished product. Very good find indeed.

[John Tallyn]

Congrats, nice score, I think much better then the modern saws

[Gary Hodgin]

Nice!!!!!!

[Jim Matthews]

New bearings, flea dip and a powder coat?

She'll go another hunnert years, easy.
Old Arn pages (http://vintagemachinery.org/)

[Joe Angrisani]

Great score, Sam.

Is it done yet? :D

[Sam Layton]

Thanks everyone. I am excited to get started. However, I have to finish a couple other projects first. Jeff, I do not have any idea what year the saw is. I am still researching everything about the saw. Jim, new bearings, flea dip and powder coat, you got it. Joe, I wish it was done... Dave, I am going to check out the spring and get a new one if needed. The blade was under tension when I purchased it. I bet it has been that way for years.

I will post progress photo's as I go along.

Thanks everyone, Sam

[Myk Rian]

I wouldn't be surprised if after getting the clown paint off it, you found a badge saying Oliver.
Not much info is available on 20" D&W band saws over on vintagemachinery.org
The tension gauge seems to be unique to the 2520 model.

[John Thompson]

Nice find Sam...

[Sam Layton]

Myk, I don't see anything that looks like it is under the paint. There is a thick layer of paint however. On the upper wheel housing there is a metal plate that says, "Sold and Serviced by M N Thackaberry Inc, Wood and Metal Woodworking machinery, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Serial #117". That is the only markings I can find.

Thanks Sarge.

Sam

[Peter Quinn]

That is a beautiful saw Sam. Enjoy that. I can't wait to see the after pics. I love the wheel cover doors. Are those cast as well? Impressive build quality!

[Bill Huber]

Myk, I don't see anything that looks like it is under the paint. There is a thick layer of paint however. On the upper wheel housing there is a metal plate that says, "Sold and Serviced by M N Thackaberry Inc, Wood and Metal Woodworking machinery, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Serial #117". That is the only markings I can find.

Thanks Sarge.

Sam

Have you been over on Vintage machinery ?

The have some that look just about like yours.

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=244&tab=4

[Sam Layton]

Thanks Peter, The doors are cast aluminum. Bill, I have been to Vintage Machinery, thank you.

Sam