1940s Mini Band Saw [Restoration]

This tool restoration was on a 9in tiny bandsaw made by Duro Metal Products Co. most likely around the 1940s.
I was given this saw for free by someone who had no idea about the make or model of it. It took a lot of looking to identify this band saw, but it was Frank Howarth on KZbin that was able to point me in the right direction as he has two of these.
The paint on this was really poorly done, so I am glad I took the time to redo it. The table angle adjuster as well as the blade tracking adjuster were both missing and needed to be fabricated. I used what I had on to make those parts as I do not have a metal lathe or milling machine.
I am thinking that this saw might make a good table top metal cutting bandsaw, so I may get the proper blade for that and reduce the speed it runs at.
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[@AndyRawls]

Using the bandsaw to make the insert...I like it!

[@Aubreykun]

I love these little old add-your-own-motor benchtop tools. They seem like they were quite popular in the 30s and 40s. I have a mini table saw that I got in already restored shape and it's a bit terrifying.

[@declassifiedwoodworks]

Wonderful restoration. I’m lucky to have found this. I received this same saw this past weekend and am looking forward to restoring it. Thank you! 🙌👏

[@rocketman6478]

I loved how the board flew off the table there at the end because it's sooo slick... and the 1980s cartoon sound effect was the cherry on top!!! Great work man...

[@jayammons3834]

What makes these videos magic is I start thinking hey I could do that! Then by the end I’m like boy am I glad I didn’t have to do that there’s just no way I’d ever figure out that one part!

[@phill903]

Now you know that Band saw never looked that nice when it was new from the factory back in the 40's great restoration you did... ;-)

[@ShicZero]

Wow! You sure made that thing shine!

[@clydebalcom8252]

You seem to have a deep affinity and respect for the aging tools of the past. It's fun to watch someone who loves restoring history.

[@Mack2TheGGaming]

it's refreshing to see a little comedy in the restoration process, you make me laff.. keep up the great work. :) :D

[@HandToolRescue]

Don't tell me what to do! I'll do poor work if I want to, haha.

[@knyazdimirali9914]

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[@normansmith7517]

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[@dgclegg]

Love the variable speed control! The table-tilt-lock "handle" was a great idea. Still could've used another clamp though. 😉

[@charlieboyzname]

As always a great video and another tool saved. We forget in these days of big hardware stores and the internet just what it meant for a person to get one of these in their workshop. It’s great seeing these mundane old items being treated with the same love and passion as the first owner when it arrived and they unboxed it! Please keep up the good work

[@DD-su5so]

No music, no drama,no fancy equipment,no led lights.... Love it.

[@davidhelmuth7654]

Yea!!! Just what I need this morning. Been a bad week! 👍👍👍

[@stereolababy]

pats fan?

[@davidhelmuth7654]

wastegate 😂😂😂 Nope! Bama baby!!! I own my own business, been a string of Monday’s about two weeks long.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Very nice machine there. I was surprised you didn't have to fight the fasteners that much. You cracked me with the clamps, saying I have too many clamps is like saying there is too much bacon on my sandwich. Words that are never spoken by anyone. ;-) Looking forward to more videos.

[@HandToolRescue]

Haha Thanks! It was nice to not have a fight with the fasteners for a change.

[@freeforall2263]

Tom Truesdal

[@medozaatarelctronek5948]

Tom Truesdale

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Their loss, bacon is a gift to tomato and lettuce. ;-)

[@davidmiller9485]

wait for it... unless your the Mongols!!!

[@picax8398]

But that's the best part! The lead paint is a sweet little treat while you're working!

[@SheikYerbuty]

I just picked up this very same Duro Metal saw. Excited to refurbishe it. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@WM2869]

You make restoration fun to watch, just found your channel and I’m loving it great work on the restoration and the vids. Got my subscription

[@aegismule13]

great video. i love your sense of humor, when you brought out the ost vise i actually choked on some snacks i was eating lol

[@HandToolRescue]

Haha, don't die!

[@jeffstrang4330]

......no music, no yapping.... just right and sped up with all the little noises when working... perfect for going to sleep thanks for being fresh on youtube.

[@mrrustygray]

I wish I could find older tools like this. Restore and rebuild the real tools. Love this channel.

[@1911boomer]

When you backed the drill out of the frame ..... I was dyin laughin !!!

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Hey my brother great restoration I love it good job :)

[@SheikYerbuty]

I just acquired a 12 in Duro bandsaw while doing research or video popped up can't wait to watch the full video thanks for your due diligence on these projects

[@domeatown]

It's too cold here to go out and muck around with stuff in the garage. Nice to be able to experience it vicariously!

[@SBHSGA]

nice job - on that slippery slope!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@MichaelSteeves]

My grandfather had a 2 man chainsaw in his barn for years. I last saw it 20 years ago. Hope you can get it!

[@sirthicenskoorb3684]

He has one. You are to siily. I love your refurbishing antics. I want one of those little band saws. Can't wait for the next video.

[@dalehayden5592]

The level of attention to detail you give these antiquated mechanisms is fantastic. giving them new life is an absolute enjoyable experience to have i do look forward to your next video

[@oswaldjh]

8:50 It was at this point that Hand Tool Rescue realized ... that he f*cked up. I found the slow withdraw of your drill after the fact a comical visual. Another fine video that breaks up my day by breaking me up.

[@kenzpenz]

Yeah that made me laugh too.

[@HandToolRescue]

Glad you enjoyed that!

[@digitalrailroader]

the comical "Testing" of the non stick surface at 22:17 was also equally hilarious.

[@kaileygreen1631]

Hand Tool Rescue Не досмотрел.Выключил на 22:36.Рисковый ты парень.Нечем будет и в носу поковыряться(тьфу-тьфу). А если серьезно.Обратили внимание на конструктив пилы ? Просто и надежно.Вот эту нужно делать ,а не Марка Ли.

[@TheGoodoftheLand]

Variable speed!😂 Great Job!

[@ladyj2552]

I ❤YOUR CHANNEL!! When I was a kid, I would spend weekends at my dad's house. He was an auto mechanic and I'd wake up to the sounds of all kinds of tools being used. Thank you for uploading.

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@nfwilson]

I do enjoy seeing the fun toy inject in these videos. The flamethrower is a great example.

[@nigel4425]

Nice! I have one of these, inherited from my Father in Law, replaced with a new model a few years ago I'm ashamed to say. Maybe I should be restoring it???

[@kennyc388]

Gorgeous old saw....well done!!! 130 thumbs down obviously came from nubs who don't know which end of a hammer to hold.

[@paulrichmond6903]

Beautiful restore on a great old tool. It looks good for another 50 years. I especially appreciate the improvements made to blade tracking and bevel clampdown. Well done!

[@boylegedful]

Left the guard on the wheel of death but no pusher on the band saw, I like your style.

[@handsomerob1223]

21:22 _Prefect_ for field use _100% trouble free_ setup.

[@HandToolRescue]

So easy.

[@beepboop69420]

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[@carlossilveira1039]

Handsome Rob kkkkkkk

[@sentinel6507]

Hand Tool Rescue - that part and the part where your spinning the wheel in the drill and it falls out and you slowly back away had me laughing my ass off.

[@miha493]

21:40 this installation method is called "trust me. I'm an engineer"

[@JasonRSpenny]

I read this at like 17min in wondering what's this going to be. I was not disappointed. 😂🤣

[@tomalexander4327]

Does anyone else find these videos immensely relaxing?

[@AndyMarsh]

Looks like a nice tool that could still be put to work for its living.

[@hundredhundred-thousand7951]

That was so dangerous. You DEFINITELY needed a few more clamps to hold it down properly.

[@stevehouts9143]

It'll buff

[@b00573d]

8:49 awesome!

[@schlaubiderzweite2144]

I was laughing so hard :D

[@ricmarsh7877]

This one is so far my favorite restoration. Very well done!

[@defender_of_wonder]

Brilliant workmanship and a funny 😄 guy...they work well together! Love your videos!👍🏻❤️😊

[@alonzosanchez8577]

NOICE!!!!

[@juanpindonga405]

2:15 what´s your favorite screwdriver? Hand Tool Rescue: this chisel.

[@HeartAndHand1688]

The comedic value of this video isn't to be underestimated. Top notch as always

[@52memor]

About time we had a restoration..... Great !!!!!!!!!

[@JJdur]

Perfect clamping technique ,always hold wooden clamps together with a hanging cast iron bench vice , funny

[@Temuba]

Mahrude That's why they say "you can never have too many clamps". I still think one more should have been added for safe measures.

[@mantaship]

Also, you look like a Futurama villain, trying to give them the CLAMP!

[@aaronbuckmaster7063]

I haven’t seen a modern mini band saw built that well. I would love to purchase that saw. Very nicely done. I enjoy your sense of humor too.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

Someone just gave me one they was going to scrap. Mine looks bigger then his but looks the same. I'm going to restore the one I got. Honestly it is built like a tank. I don't think u can buy them like the quality of these old bandsaws

[@tvacchino]

Wow! Can't believe how well those wheels cleaned up!! Awesome job once again.

[@user-ji8es7gr6y]

: D Красава . эпическая концовка со струбцинами . надёжность прежде всего .

[@78562583]

да хз, я б ещё синей изоленты добавил, для надёжности

[@DavidPlass]

My wife must think I'm crazy giggling at KZbin videos...

[@squireallenboice3116]

I really enjoy the comedy you put in your videos! I also how innovative you are when you need to replace stuff. The brass door knob and wrench trick was really cool.

[@Crewsy]

That is a very cool bench top bandsaw.

[@THE1NATEMEISTER]

you sure clamped down on things

[@HandToolRescue]

Slow clap.

[@spencerhenderson490]

“This part isn’t original” *Puts doorknob and half a wrench onto the machine* Lol

[@bobbrown98]

Seriously one of my favorite restores yet - would love to have that one in my shop. Feels like you made it better than new - and gave it some character in the process.

[@hillbillyb4u]

Love the physical comedy with the drill

[@indianahoosier7113]

Lol all those clamps

[@nightsaber2272]

"Retro-future 50's" style bandsaw. And clamps newer be enough. :D

[@cornfritterjones5349]

This one came out really nice.

[@chegarner170]

Just recently discovered your channel and love it, love watching you take an old tool, clean it, restore it and make is usable again. But you maintain it's authenticity as well which is what I think makes what you do really fantastic.

[@jimg-]

What is that fiberglass-looking stuff behind the drill press when you're wire-wheeling the small parts?

[@HandToolRescue]

+Jim G I shave near the dust collector.

[@jawarnock2008]

Yes eat the lead paint, better than eating tide pods.

[@kennyc388]

Better than eating at McDonalds.

[@chevyandford500]

I agree about mcdonalds

[@censusgary]

It’s all relative, isn’t it?

[@GeneralSamov]

I prefer acrylic paint, myself.

[@tomcatfoolery]

A most enjoyable restoration.

[@DwarSel]

Worth a like for that trick with the nail

[@amnesiacmyx]

Lead paint jokes? DEMONETIZED!

[@jacobgnech5187]

when she asks what he uses. "Penetrating oil"

[@mantaship]

This is my favorite of your rebuilds! Door handle, wrench modification and all...!!!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@williamthalman2708]

Loved that bit with the clamps.....another quality restoration. Well done

[@inspectorchicken]

Good restoration! You should reward yourself with a compressor and an air brush for your paintwork.

[@user-yv2zc1qc9z]

Hand Tool Rescue Не досмотрел.Выключил на 22:36.Рисковый ты парень.Нечем будет и в носу поковыряться(тьфу-тьфу). А если серьезно.Обратили внимание на конструктив пилы ? Просто и надежно.Вот эту нужно делать ,а не Марка Ли.

[@nicholasspangler1128]

I have never wanted anything so bad in my life as that bandsaw! Gorgeous.

[@pacificnorthwestnative5050]

It's an early portaband!! Super cool!!

[@daviddaddy]

Greetings from my corrupt Country U.S.A. lol.Man ive been following your channel since it was pretty much brand new i think under 500 subscribers. You have such an incredible talent in restoring, that just sucks me in Every time! (Thats what she said) lol But seriously your channel has Grown so big!! Bro Congratulations!!! I know you work Damn hard! Restoring tools but Also for these AWESOME EDITS!!! YOU DO SO WELL!!! i know how time consuming editing is! I also Love the Little funny humor you add to some of your Videos lol i have the same sense of humor lol. Whats so funny too is i was watching bandsaw videos and then a notification popped up with this Video of you restoring this little bandsaw! Hahaha Anyways bro Thank you so Much for the INCREDIBLE Work you do and Share! I really appreciate your hard work and Dedication to your channel and Followers Take care Man and Thanks again!

[@daviddaddy]

Jack Smith It was more of a Joke. But i agree it is probably not as bad as say North Korea? Lol but like you said our government just lies and covers up Everything. Uts sad how corrupt The World is.

[@RandomActofWill]

Kind of odd phraseology and grammer for someone allegedly from the US.

[@michaelmiller6013]

That’s an invalid use of That’s what she said.

[@pacman10182]

"Greetings from my corrupt Country U.S.A." why did that sound Russian in my head?

[@jasonb4350]

I love restoring old bandsaws, great video and nice job on that little guy.🤗

[@fredboat]

Thanks,Enjoyed it and the humor. I just finished a 1955 Sears upright bandsaw that was a flood survivor , Not quite as fast as you, lol. but it is cutting straight wood again. Later from Hot Locked down Texas.

[@Deatpunch]

lets just all agree that we are here for 8:42, You always makes some kind of shenanigans. Love it.

[@censusgary]

A gorgeous restoration! I wish I had a bandsaw like that one. It’s cool as ... a very cool thing.

[@jerribruce8095]

My father has the same band saw in the old wood shed. I have used many times, I'm scared of the thing. It's in disrepair to say the least, I never thought the thing would be this old. Thanks for the great video!

[@hawaiianf1504]

you are one of the very best YT channels for restoration

[@silvergrizzly316]

Simply amazing😲 Will !!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL build my friend!!!!

[@jameskaten8291]

Lovely restoration. I have a nearly identical saw that bears a Montgomery Wards Powr-Kraft logo. I put new tires on it, cleaned it up enough to work well, and now keep it in the kitchen as a little butcher saw. It's dandy for splitting game hens while they're still frozen and saves me a trip to the big band saw in the shop. Now, however, you've shamed me into really tearing into it and making it gleam.

[@johnburdis5352]

I enjoy watching you restore hand tools!

[@63256325N]

Loved the video, and the laughs. You've got a great sense of humor!

[@wonghodigging8695]

Hand job rescue is now one of my favourite channels.... keep it up 😁

[@AkshatAjeya]

Your content is pure Gold.

[@georgebrown6540]

Fantastic restoration, a machine anyone would like to own I'd think. Thanks for sharing.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Beautiful piece, perfect work. Thanks for the video.

[@LaserLivestream]

Incredible restoration. Totally inspiring. Love it...

[@apostlewoody]

EXCELLENT !!!! Morning coffee and your video !!!! The clamp setup was great!!!!!

[@JunkWorkshop]

A resurrection is always amazing. Great job!

[@pauldery7875]

Beautiful! Keep the restorations coming Please!

[@runechap9145]

Beautiful Bandsaw!

[@cjdixon7132]

I had a few good chuckles and thoroughly enjoyed this video

[@HandToolRescue]

Glad to hear!

[@corydriver7634]

I was worried about the clamps until you put the post vise on...that made it completely legit.

[@larrybair8074]

Beautiful work of a true craftsman.

[@molivroman9806]

the tightening handle was genius