Barnes Electric Bench Scroll Saw
Until finding this example, I was unaware that Barnes had made a motorized version of their scroll saw. The motor is marked "Ohio Electric & Controller Co., Pat Dec 21, 1920, 1/4 hp, 110 v., 5.5 amp". The blade is approximately 9" long, but blade length isn't critical, since the saw arms are adjustable. The blade is a segment of a band saw blade, drilled at each end for a pin. The saw is in good working order. The drill needs a new round belt.
1920's Barnes ad for this saw
The drill attachment is convenient for starting an internal cut, since it has such a wide throat, but don't give up your drill press. Its main advantage is that it adds a touch of class to both this and the velocipede saws. The old round belt needs to be replaced (it broke when I drilled my first hole). The v-belt running the saw will likely last forever.
The drill attachment in raised position. Lifting the drill arm also loosens the belt.
rear view. Cast in both front and back legs is "W.
F. & J. Barnes, Rockford ILL USA".
View under the table showing the balance wheel. Note the pitman is wrapped in black tape. I haven't removed the tape to see why, but have used the saw extensively with no problem.
front view. The legs raise the table approximately 11" and have a 22" x 36" footprint.
Rear view of the saw frame bracket, marked "Pat Feb 1876", and with a part number "S607". Both the saw frame and drill attachment seem to be identical to the velocipede models.
sawing a 2x8
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