Restoring An Old Bandsaw Part One

[@Badgerworkshop]

Tools I use www.badgerworkshop.com/toolsiuse

[@davebauerart]

That's a really nice machine. All cast iron it should run forever.

[@kylemiller893]

I subscribed the moment you hugged the saw. You are part of my tribe.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Haha thank you

[@JohnColgan.]

Nice restoration project, should keep you busy for winter & Lockdown 3.0. Its lovely how old machines were put together and tight fitting slide joints. I'm surprised they were imperial (AF) nuts & bolts, my first thought was Whitworth (horrible stuff)!! Keep up the good work & stay safe. Now to watch PT 2

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@Painless61]

NEVER Seen this befor.. a hug for a bandsaw... i Love it ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏽

[@eyuptony]

Hi Matt. That's a very nice bandsaw. Before you remove the grime from the dovetails see if they are stamped LH/RH or one or two centre punch marks etc. There might be matching marks on the machine casting so you don't reassemble them the wrong way around. Welcome to the club, looking forward to watching you restore this vintage machine. Tony

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Tony

[@eyuptony]

They were usually all painted black

[@portnaluinge]

Nice! I look forward to seeing this come together.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Ian

[@andymarriott8150]

I now have Bandsaw envy - that's a beautiful piece of machinery

[@Badgerworkshop]

I love it

[@mmanut]

I'm jealous as hell, nice saw‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@STANWoodwork]

it is nice big old proper machinery. And looks like is long term renovation project. Nice one

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@thomasmarliere2505]

Nice toy ! It would be awesome in red 🤩

[@grwuk8290]

What a great idea for a project, good luck

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much

[@garyclifton2180]

Really enjoy your channel

[@CheveeDodd]

That's a sexy looking old machine! That resaw capacity is great for such a "small" saw! I can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. It’s going to be very useful.

[@lobbylobbster]

As I originated from the printing trade before working as a handyman this reminds me of the old printing presses that were 100 + yrs old and are still going strong today. You’ve got yourself a wonderful machine. I’d happily have the same myself. Made to last. Looking forward to seeing how this goes. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Yes old machines were really made well.

[@paulwilliams4611]

What a beast, take your time and do it right, it will last you a life time, look forward to seeing it come together

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@lukegraham1945]

Congratulations Matt! It looks like a really solid bandsaw, I'm looking forward to the future episodes!

[@wilbearworks]

Looks like a very worthy cause. Thanks for your video content this year.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much.

[@wilbearworks]

@@Badgerworkshop Have you considered using a petrol-driven engine on this band saw?

[@Badgerworkshop]

It would be fun to try but not something I would want to use all the time

[@ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑΠΙΤΣΙΟΥ]

my jaws dropped when i saw it coming from the corner . !!! That is a big project . I would love to see the next video for it . Cool project !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Part two next week

[@colliale]

Having the confidence to take on a challenge such as this is inspiring! Keep up the good work, I eagerly look forward to watching the next steps of your bandsaw restoration!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much

[@Unlovable]

I've been looking for a nice big bandsaw and they are pretty rare and when you find them they tend to be very expensive, this is a nice find. Can't wait for part 2

[@Badgerworkshop]

I had been looking for year before I found this one

[@andrewwestley]

If Diresta's anything to go by, you'll have 5 more before you know it. Thanks for another great year of content, and here's to a safe, healthy and creative 2021.

[@Badgerworkshop]

That’s is the dream

[@jlmfoy365]

You have seen the size of Jimmy Direstas workshop Matt, LOL you might just struggle in yours. Regards Jim.

[@timothybaker8234]

Very ambitious project. I can’t wait to see it proceed.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@iancreese9310]

Looks like a fun project. Be good to see it working again.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes lots of fun

[@norcalnate3342]

What a great find Badger, looks like you have some fun coming up! Look forward to some Bandsaw content.

[@talkingbeers]

Wow! Good luck Matt - another labour of love - well deserved to “both of you”!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you.

[@Smithb83]

Ah Matt you found true love at Christmas! ❤ it's like watching a film 🎄 looking forward to part 2...

[@Badgerworkshop]

Haha thank you

[@philwebb8049]

Matt, it looks like it'll be a great bit of kit once you get it restored. Looking forward to the next part of the restoration!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Wow that's a real beauty (and I like the green colour) 👍 😊

[@Badgerworkshop]

It’s a beast

[@rockharvey5787]

I’ve wanted a large old bandsaw like that for a while. The ones I see around here were all manufactured by Crescent Machine Tool.

[@papawhisky61]

Wow what a fantastic find . . . .great video as usual and really looking forward to the restore videos.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@Cradley684]

Great Matt I hope you video the restoration, still a lot to be said about these old machine's all the best with it and Stay Safe !!!.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you.

[@MrBez007]

Lovely looking band saw mat. Machine mart have some well priced induction motors which are nice and quite when you get to that point.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Yes I did look at those

[@Thom4123]

What a beautiful bandsaw they really built them like a tank. Looking forward to seeing the rebuild. Take Care

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@ashilling9283]

That is a beautiful beast! I hope you two are going to be very happy together. Congratulations! Looking forward to the next video on this.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I think we will be

[@barryroberts6470]

That is one nice find you got there, can't wait to see the work getting done on it and it will prob outlast the machines that you have now, as back in the old days machines like that were built to last. Stay Safe, Barry (Wirral)

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Barry. Yes certainly well made

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Matt, that bandsaw, looks as if it will be a great addition to your workshop, when you have finished, Happy New Year, to you and your family.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Happy new year

[@ronnieahman6958]

Wow, what cool bandsaw. Can't wait to see the end result ☺️

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@mikedeman5351]

This will be a very interesting project to follow. I think I'd have to photograph everything I did just to ensure I could put it all together again. Great idea to have a dedicated re-saw bandsaw :)

[@Badgerworkshop]

It’s going to get a lot of use

[@johnhartley3596]

I restored an old bandsaw last year. Fun project as, overall, there are not a lot of moving parts. Good luck.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@AnchorDesigns]

Thats goint to look great! Cant beat old iron! :)

[@rogerball2866]

Lovely looking bandsaw , very jealous

[@Badgerworkshop]

I love it

[@tworiversworkshop6111]

What a beauty and with that depth of cut you will be able to produce some really interesting veneers and even resaw limbs into planks! Looking forward to the rebuild videos and how you intend to power it?

[@Badgerworkshop]

I will get a motor for it.

[@delcat8168]

Lovely bit of kit :-) Great project.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@halken007]

great find Matt i hope you shoot long detailed videos i love projects like this it will be a great addition to your shop

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I’m excited to have it

[@SMee67]

Woohoo, congrats on the new beast! 👌🏽 Good score, mate. 👍🏽 Looks like a beauty, can't wait to see her up and running. May you have an awesome and prosperous 2021.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Bill. Same too you

[@braxtm3593]

Hi matt that saw looks amazing. i would rather have one like that than a modern one the same size. I look forward to seeing it refurbed.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@briansworkshop01]

Hi Matt this is going to be a fantastic machine and some great videos can't wait And all the best for 2021. 👍👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Happy new year

[@stuggit]

I`m very jealous, might be worth getting it media blasted to get a really good finish.

[@Badgerworkshop]

It’s painted now

[@stephendye1437]

Great find Matt, looking forward to seeing this develop, the process and the finished working saw 👍👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@essentialhandyman]

I’m really looking forward to seeing this come together Matt. Looks like a real challenge.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. It’s been a fun project

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video Matt, thanks

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@graveurgraveur2691]

All the best for 2021.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Happy new year

[@johnoflegend1529]

Very nice project you have started. Be cautious if you are stripping the paint may well be lead.

[@Badgerworkshop]

I will

[@FALCON390Workshop]

Good luck. Looking forward to seeing another part.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@petercurtis9297]

I can't wait for this to be up and running. I have been looking for something similar for ages but ebay prices have become commercial prices. Good luck with it and I look forward to the clean up vid.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Took me years to find one

[@normanboyes4983]

Looks like a superb project.👍 I hope when it comes to painting you will be having a bash at the red engine lining you see on Victorian steam engines.😉

[@Badgerworkshop]

Not sure my painting skills are up to that

[@paulrowley71]

A great 2021 project that, Matt. I’ll look forward to seeing all the restoration videos. Thanks for your videos this year and all the best for 2021!👍🏻

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much Paul

[@adammono1839]

Excellent video matt. Looking forward to seeing it come together. If you're gonna repaint it I'd recommend a wire wheel on a grinder. I love mine!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@daveawebber]

Loving this like to see tools being brought back from the dead

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes so do I

[@NomadMakes]

Cool project! Looking forward to seeing how this one develops ;-) Cheers.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@steven0846]

Nice to see you breathing some life into another old piece of machinery Matt. Your going to need a bigger workshop and garage at this rate. Keep up the good work mate! 👍🏻

[@Badgerworkshop]

If I had more room i would get lots of old tools

[@trep53]

Yes bigger workshop or an open air addition with some kind of lift device to assist moving large pieces of material through this saw. Now your a two fisted bandsaw owner, nice. Great find and addition to your shop.

[@brianmackrael5684]

Brian Mackrael Hi Matt i found the exact same model of band saw i have had it for a year now it's set up as a re-saw with a 4TPI blade and works a treat again mine also has no makers name

[@Badgerworkshop]

That’s definitely the re saw blade that I will get.

[@daveshoemaker8938]

Whoa! You start collecting tools that size, you'll have to move the tools to the house and the bed to the workshop!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Haha yes I might have to

[@awantamta]

this is going to be a very interesting restoration.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@andrewrice9031]

Love your channel Matt. I reckon I take something from every single video of yours and try it myself...although this refurb might not make it onto my list! Happy New Year, keep the content flowing 😊

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much. Happy new year

[@GeorgeMadeThis]

That is gorgeous!!!

[@Badgerworkshop]

I’m in love

[@Dan-xu6qd]

Looking forward to seeing this being restored. Hope you had a good Christmas, and happy new year👍🏼

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Happy new year

[@jacksshed2450]

You have to love a good lump of cast iron!

[@Badgerworkshop]

It’s a big solid thing

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Nice !!!👍👍👍👍 what size of motor will you need to run the saw ?

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

Looks like it has the potential to be a great tool. Now you have cured your table saw addiction, you have obviously transferred the addiction to bandsaws!

[@Badgerworkshop]

I have room for a few more

[@ben_ts.0620]

Cant wait to see it working

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks you

[@alanmullock381]

Have a good New Years Matt,you have your work cut-out for you there matey👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Have a great New Years.

[@wayneblythe5713]

She’s beautiful!

[@Badgerworkshop]

I love her

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

The dovetails are actually called gib strips and are adjustable to take up any slack and also ensure the wheel runs true. You'll find this an amazing tool compared to todays' offerings. 👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes it’s very well made

[@charliesmithers7663]

She's a beauty

[@SkyForgeVideos]

I feel like you need a little hidden door in the top of your garage that will let you take out the saw (with the top wheel on) if you need to. I know you have some space inside the garage, but I just feel like for longer pieces you might need more space, plus then you can use natural sunlight to see what you are doing! Just my 2 cents. I just think you could make a near invisible little door for it to go through. Nice saw! Cheers man!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Unfortunately cutting a door would really weaken the structure

[@michaelevans1658]

I like your machine restorations ,be great to paint it original colour.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Brilliant matt ...... I would love to own that saw. Great find. Are you going to put it back too red? That would look cracking being powered with a long belt and pulley motor mounted a meter or so away . Looking forward to the rest of the restoration happy new year. Regards Dan p.s looks similar to an old mcgregor and gauley saw or Oliver saw from around 1890s ish

[@Badgerworkshop]

I don’t want to give away the colour. You will see soon. Happy new year

[@paultay23]

That is going to be some bandsaw when it is up and running Matt, I think it is an Aldi MkII circa 1997. 😊

[@Badgerworkshop]

That was a classic year for Aldi

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Great project Matt! Been looking for something like this myself tbh; there was one on eBay a little while back that was in Southampton - was that this one or did you fine one closer to home?? Just curious! 🙌👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

This one was closer to me. Still cost nearly as much as the saw to move it.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

@@Badgerworkshop I'll bet it did! Great find though - and a great project! 👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks Peter

[@AMG63]

Let's just say I'm a little excited for this 😁

[@Badgerworkshop]

I was very excited to get it

[@lolobabouin]

Belle machine ! Quelle marque ?

[@bigpete4227]

Fair comment, you never disappoint. This is going to be epic!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much Pete

[@Josh_Luijsterburg]

2021 wil be great. Happy new year mate 👍😊

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Happy new year

[@bencosgrove9615]

Is this made by sugar?

[@dinarbudiyanti3844]

Wow...👍👍👍❤️

[@Mr2at]

I think you're going to need a new shed just for the beast. Should make for a great video series.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@jyvben1520]

And the hunt for an electric motor and drive belt begins ... and how to mount it and work safely ! Tea with a biscuit ?

[@Badgerworkshop]

Unfortunately no biscuits that time

[@RobReynolds]

A weird combination of Jimmy DiResta and Fred Dibnah 👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

I will take that

[@bencosgrove9615]

I have done some research I think this is a sugar band saw they were made about 100 years ago, it would have original had a 3 fase motor. I think the original colour was black but not sure. I only know this as my friend has one

[@Badgerworkshop]

They do look very similar

[@davidstevensasidewayslook8831]

It could be a MacGregor, Gourley & Co or a Vesper Tools, as was usual with 1900's machinery they were usually painted red, the motor stand would have been a separate bit of casting bolted down independently…..

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thanks. I will look those up

[@brianknowles7130]

Maybe ask Jimmy D. eh ..? he seems to buy and fix anything old ..lol

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes he is a big inspiration

[@nickboggon]

Last week: "trying to get old cheap machinery to work is a false economy, I should have bought a decent new one ages ago". This week: "look at this hundred year old bandsaw I bought unseen!"

[@Badgerworkshop]

It’s not a cheap machine

[@js8039]

That saw built many ships. A little unsolicited advice? Replace every bearing with quality new ones.

[@Badgerworkshop]

They are all perfect