new heavy iron in shop

["Jason Belous"]

I've had this monster for about a month, I know some of the guys like to see pics of the big old stuff, so here is my new addition to my shop family.
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[Tom Hamilton]

Well, "Jason" whatever it is looks heavy and old. You've satisfied the picture police, now how about a nod toward the detail police.

What is it?

How old?

How much does it weight?

How did you move it?

Is it plug and play or a resto?

There are probably another 100 questions coming at you, but this will get you started.

Thanks, Tom, in Houston, watching the Creek for more info. And hopefully more pics!

[Mark Marzluf]

Looks like an old moulder, or possibly a straight line rip saw, but I could be wrong.....

Either way, nice find. I've convinced myslef that old iron is the only thing I'm going to buy from now on.

Ever since I got my 1923 12" Fay And Egan Jointer, I've been in hog heaven.

[lou sansone]

looks like a 4 sided molder

how about a little machine tour
lou

["Jason Belous"]

Lou, being the old iron master would be the one to know what he is looking at best, this machine is for flooring, 4 cutting systems, complete floor milling set up and this machine runs like a champ although I will probably need to go back to college to learn how to run it, it weighs way to much not sure of the exact date I am still trying to track it down. Previous owner bought it in 1972 for $21000.00 used which would have been equal to a house evan though I was not born until 1975. I have about 4 pieces of old machinery that are used daily more so than all my new equipment here is the 22" planer. if you are interested in old iron try www.xfactory.com (http://www.xfactory.com) they have alot of vintage gear. I've yet to buy anything from them so I cant speak for the quality but good eye candy
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["Jason Belous"]

for most of my work I stick to my newer powermatic table saw but this one gets used alot as well don't let the picture fool you this thing is huge.54487 this is an old delta

[lou sansone]

Lou, being the old iron master would be the one to know what he is looking at best, this machine is for flooring, 4 cutting systems, complete floor milling set up and this machine runs like a champ although I will probably need to go back to college to learn how to run it, it weighs way to much not sure of the exact date I am still trying to track it down. Previous owner bought it in 1972 for $21000.00 used which would have been equal to a house evan though I was not born until 1975. I have about 4 pieces of old machinery that are used daily more so than all my new equipment here is the 22" planer. if you are interested in old iron try www.xfactory.com (http://www.xfactory.com) they have alot of vintage gear. I've yet to buy anything from them so I cant speak for the quality but good eye candy
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looks like a newman 600 ..... I would have bought one of them if I had not found my italian 24" machine for a very decent price. looks like a great machine.

Personally I would trade the rockwell 12/14 saw for an oliver 88 if you could fine one.

best wishes
lou

[Bill Simmeth]

looks like a newman 600....
Does look sorta like a newman, but I think it's a Crescent P-24 from the Rockwell era. Nice machines Jason.

["Jason Belous"]

my intention was not to make a trivia game of these oldies, but hey kind of fun ay? Well played Bill you identified the table saw.

[Bill Simmeth]

my intention was not to make a trivia game of these oldies, but hey kind of fun ay? Well played Bill you identified the table saw.
I enjoyed playing along. But, the Crescent/Rockwell P-24 I was referring to was the planer. The table saw appears to be a Delta/Crescent machine also from the Rockwell era.

["Jason Belous"]

the table saw is a crescent as well/ delta. I didn't notice the p24 the first time. but you are correct either way.

[Jerry Olexa]

That must be the new handy travel size:) Seriously, serious iron

[lou sansone]

yea its a crescent, but looks like they copied newman for this one.

either way, still a nice planer.
lou

[Gary Curtis]

For anyone seeking 'old iron' and living on the West Coast, the old Davis & Wells factory has a fair selection. I almost bought an Italian sliding table saw, but it was in 'as is' condition and simply too big a project for me.

Davis & Wells used to make great machinery, but the factory and the name were bought by a lone guy who sells used stuff and putters around. His biggest inventory is large Davis & Wells bandsaws (big stuff) completely restored.

Davis and Wells - Alameda Boulevard, Los Angeles, 323 area code.


Gary Curtis
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