October 27, 20187 yr Popular Post comment_164171 Hello All, I am new to the forum and I am happy to be part of the club. I love to restore antiques and decided to tackle my second band saw project. My first was a 1941 Craftsman which I use on a regular basis. I picked up this saw from a friend who is buying a motor home and becoming a snowbird. He had owned the saw since he picked up from hid dad about 40 years ago. I have been told that this is a Parks 20" band saw that was made around the turn of the century. It is made of cast iron and weighs about three hundred pounds. The original wood bed rotted many years ago and was replaced with 1" box tubing. I plan to paint this beast dark forest green and dark burgundy. The current motor is an old Dayton but I found a period correct motor for it here in town. I am having some custom 129" blades made from a company that charges about $20 ea. I am still looking for more information about this saw so if anyone has more info on this beast it would be greatly appreciated. I really would like to know the year it was made. This saw should be a great addition to my shop. Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164175 Several things: WELCOME! Second, I found this one over at OWWM that looks an awful lot like yours. Third, that is so cool! Edited October 27, 20187 yr by Fred W. Hargis Jr Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164176 Welcome aboard Mon. That is quite a beast! Good luck with the restore. Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164197 Welcome to The Patriot Woodworker Mon. Great looking old saw for it's age and should restore beautifully. Looking forward to seeing the transformation. I've seen a few similar on CL in my general area and they always seem to command a handsome price. You're going to make @Larry Buskirk drool when he sees this post. I suspect he'll have some great suggestions & tips to help you along the journey. Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164203 Hi, and welcome to the site. I could be wrong but the serpentine wheels don't say Parks to me. I know I've seen those wheels, but where? You may have part of what originally was a combination woodworking machine.?? Does it have any other markings? Anyways it's a fine old machine. Report
October 27, 20187 yr Author comment_164217 I have been told that it looks like a Parks but it is not because of the wheels Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164219 Hey Mon don't be offended if I only ask about those awesome brackets you made for your fishing poles that attach to your garage door! Those are awesome! By the way, did you still need help changing your screen name? Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164220 That is a one handsome hunk of old iron, regardless of who made it. It's going to be just gorgeous after you restore it. It'll be a great addition to your stable. Report
October 27, 20187 yr Author comment_164238 3 hours ago, John Morris said: Hey Mon don't be offended if I only ask about those awesome brackets you made for your fishing poles that attach to your garage door! Those are awesome! By the way, did you still need help changing your screen name? John, I have been asked about my fishing pole brackets many times so no I am not offended. The fishing pole brackets are made from scrap wood and attached in between the garage door panels. This keeps my fishing poles from getting broken plus the door still opens normally. Yes I need to change "Mon" to Monkey Paws". If you can do this it would be greatly appreciated. Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164246 43 minutes ago, Monkey Paws said: Yes I need to change "Mon" to Monkey Paws". If you can do this it would be greatly appreciated. Done! And thanks for the showing off the awesome pole brackets too, I had never though of anything like that, making my sectional door perform another task, brilliant! Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164264 The pole brackets are inspired but, I wanna know about the hanging pins, over on the right of the door. Report
October 27, 20187 yr Author Popular Post comment_164267 Gene, The pins are hanging targets when I shoot my muzzleloader's. I get the pins for free from a local bowling alley. I can use the hooks again when the pin is shot up. Report
October 27, 20187 yr Author comment_164269 Gene, If you are interested you can see some of my work in my profile pictures. I like trying to do it all. If it's old I like it. Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164274 Completely cool! https://thepatriotwoodworker.com/profile/4914-monkey-paws/?tab=field_core_pfield_7 Report
October 27, 20187 yr comment_164277 Not only are your interests eclectic but, your pursuit of them displays some exceptional talent. We are lucky you came aboard here. Thank you for sharing some of your beautiful work. Report
October 28, 20187 yr comment_164299 1 hour ago, Gene Howe said: Not only are your interests eclectic but, your pursuit of them displays some exceptional talent. We are lucky you came aboard here. Thank you for sharing some of your beautiful work. YEAH! What he said! +1. Welcome, I’m looking forwards to seeing how this one turns out! Report
October 28, 20187 yr comment_164307 3 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Thanks. Shootin', fishin' and woodworkin'. My kinda guy. yup... Report
October 28, 20187 yr comment_164308 Welcome Mr. Paws... I hope YOWZER!!! covers what I've seen... Report
October 28, 20187 yr comment_164379 The more I look, the more I suspect you have the upper bandsaw frame from a combination woodworking machine. There are three different style wheels and a latter style v-belt pulley with the lower shaft ran in pillow block style bearings. Whatever it is, it appears to have been rather well done. Edited October 28, 20187 yr by Larry Buskirk Report
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