Canoeman Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) Hi guys. I love old stuff namely old machinery. I’m getting this Parks bandsaw from a friend and wondering what anyone can tell me about it. Age? What’s original? What isn’t? Ok to paint it or worth more not to? Cateloges out there? Etc? thanks in advance! Chris Edited May 10, 2019 by Canoeman Forgot images Gunny, John Morris, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Wow, that placard is in pristine condition! Wonderful bonus to this purchase. Larry Buskirk is our resident Old Machinery master technician, I have notified him to view your Bandsaw and contribute any feedback here. Also, is that the Parks 18" ? Gunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoeman Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 About a 22” throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoeman Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Hi Chris, I'll see what I can find info wise for you, give me a little time. Maybe tomorrow. Gunny and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) Chris, I'm still looking for a users manual, but did find a catalog with your bandsaw in it. It would appear to be from 1927 or later due to the Parks Woodworking Mach. Co. badge. Before 1927 the company was known as the Parks Ball Bearing Machine Co. Here's the link to the catalog. www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1113/18387.pdf And another. www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/618/334.pdf Edited May 11, 2019 by Larry Buskirk Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmealy Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Interesting. A friend of mine bought a Parks Planer shortly before they went out of business. They were just a few miles from where I lived at the time and even closer to where I worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoeman Posted May 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Yes, and thanks for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoeman Posted June 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 Does anyone know what these bolts were used for? Original? Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoeman Posted June 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 Also, is it ok to sandblast the cast iron? Will it weaken it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Hey, @Larry Buskirk Little help please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hi Chris, Sorry for the late reply, sandblasting is ok but there is another way that will also clean the insides, loosen bolts etc. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryinBelleRiver Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Thats a left hander. Should finish up nicely as it appears to be all there. Those bolts may have been for some kind of guard for the blade. Not many things concern me about the safety of old equipment but an ungaurded band saw blade is one of them Cal and Canoeman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 All that, and only $75... reading the description made me realize how little bandsaw technology has changed, it could be describing my Grizzly. You might have a later model machine (than 1927); your frame is different and has the bolts for a blade guard (we think). Canoeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Those bolts look to be a bit hefty for a blade guard. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to use them for that. Cal and Canoeman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Those bolts look to be a bit hefty for a blade guard. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to use them for that. Considering the age of the machine, I would not say hefty for a blade guard at all. The guard would not have been thin tin or plastic like today's machines - it would have been overbuilt to do the task for which it was designed. Compare a 1930's car with anything built today. Edit, looked over the catalog that Larry linked to and found this page offering the blade guards. Edited July 4, 2019 by Cal Gunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoeman Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Awesome, thanks so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 You're right Cal. A steel, upper and lower guard like those you posted, would need hefty attatchments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Chris, I'm still trying to find a manual for your band saw. I did however find that Sears also sold this machine in their 1927 catalog. Here's the add from the catalog. Gunny and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoeman Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Hi guys. I have to let go of the bandsaw. I sandblasted and primed and painted it. Cleaned up parts and the table. Also comes with a 5 hp single phase motor. I will accept a fair, honest offer. I live in Holland, Michigan. Chris. p_toad and DuckSoup 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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