[TheForge] Old band saw

[terry l. ridder]

hello bruce;

On Tue, 2 Jun 2009, Bruce Freeman wrote:

> As long as we're talking about band saw, I'll mention for the sake of
> the toolies out there that I had the privilege yesterday of seeing an
> old but functional band saw (for wood) that dated somewhere back to
> the turn of the last century.  A beautiful casting.  A table maybe 30"
> square.  Overall height perhaps 6' or 7' (it was in the back of a
> van).  The wheels were wood (!) with iron hubs.  Lovely condition.  I
> should have thought to snap a picture, but didn't.  My friend had just
> picked it up for $20 (yes, "twenty")!  Plus removal, of course.
>
>

in august is the annual amish school auction. you will see many items
just like what you describe above up for bids. i go just to spend time
with my friends and get updated on what has been happening.

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terry l. ridder ><>