14-Inch Band Saw
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14-INCH BAND SAW BOICE-CRANE POWER TOOLS CUTTING. SHAPING • DRILLING FINISHING WOOD METAL FIBRE PLASTICS IN INDUSTRY SCHOOLS HOME SHOPS BOICE-CRANE COMPANY T0 LED 0 6, 0 H I 0 14-INCH BAND SAW SPECIFICATIONS SAWING CAPACITY: Blade to guard .. .13\/,," Guide to Work Table. .. 8%" TABLE: Tills on Double-Trunnions 45° to right; 10° to left; size. .15" x 15!f2" HEIGHT OVERALL of Floor Model. 67" HEIGHT OF WORK-TARLE from Floor. 39\4" OVERALL WIDTH 27W'. .. Overall depth. 29" BLADE WIDTHS: ft", W', %", W' and %" LEI GTH OF BLADE ... 98" WHEELS: Disc. Moulded Textolite. 14" dia. I" face. BEARINGS: Grease-sealed Ball Bearings. FRAME: Heavy Welded-Steel Construction. OPERATING SPEEDS: I-Speed Model Wheel r.p.m.'s .1120 Blade Feet Per Min .. .1100 S-Speed Model Wheel r.p.m.'s ll20 890 660 450 70 50 35 25 Blade Feet Per Min .1100 3260 2420 1650 250 183 128 92 NET WEIGHTS No. 2300 No. 2301 I o. 2304 No. 2308 TO. 2309 No. 2310 (both less motors) 122 Ibs. 224 Ibs. 155 Ibs. 250 Ibs. 352 lbs, 257 lbs. GROSS WEIGHTS 197 lbs, 334 lbs. 230 Ibs. 320 Ibs. 427 Ibs. 367 lbs. STRONGER STEEL FRAME-FASTER-SAFER Steel-clad design makes this the safest 14" band saw The wheel-guard is a single, hinged door, part of the built. Given LOp rating by State Safety Commissions, it is machine, and must be closed before operating. the best medium size band saw for industrv, schools, and The blade is guarded on all sides by a heavy steel homeshops. The unretouched photo (E) ~hows how its telescoping guard. Conventional machines leave the rear high speed super sawing smoothness saves sanding labor of the blade and fully half the outer side of blade en- on every cut, again saving important money on all fine tirely unguarded, another Boice-Crane "first." work. The Telescoping Guard is held friction-tight in its Actual tests prove that a Boice-Crane Band Saw saws ways by a compression spring. ''''hen lock handle is re- [rom two 10 [our times more lumber footage in a given leased 'the guard does not drop, but stays in place until time than any other 14-inch Band saw built and averages operaLOr repositions it. It even covers and shields the three times [aster to make for tremendous savings in time, upper blade-guide from accidental damage. labor and monev. If YOll use a band saw 3 hours a day a EW - IMPROVED BLADE GUIDES Boice-Crane saves you at least $300 a year, paying for A new, patented type of upper and lower blade itself in 3 to 6 months. Fully 80% of all your band-saw- guides it standard on the Boice-Crane. One handy con- ing is done with feed pressures of 4, 6, or 8 pounds ... trol knob (not the usual two) provides faster, micrometer- so you can use it most where the Boice-Crane effects the like setting for both the side ja,:vs and ball bearing back- very greatest increase in output, and where it produces up roller. (See i 11ustration C). the greatest profit. See chart at top of next page. Blade guide adjustment controls are also brought out All mechanisms, motor, etc., are fully enclosed. No to the rear, so adjustments can be made safely, with the ugly cross-arms, or exposed moving parts. machine actually nmning, and also without ihc aid of Notice the blade tension scale (A)-calibrated for all any kind of special wrenches, or screwdriver. widths, and easy-to-use blade tracking scale. The only guide with all these features: I. One-knob setting control HIGH SPEED ZEPHYR-WEIGHT WHEELS 2. Independen t micro-ad] usuneru The Boice-Crane has solid TEXTOLITE disc-wheels. 3. Anti-creep locks Made of one of the strongest yet lightest weight plastic 4. Large back-up roller (sealed ball-bearing materials known, moulded in a scientifically proportioned type). section of: maximum strength per unit ol material. Each The generous size work table, 15" x 151/2", is rigidly wheel weighs only 21/2 pounds, permitting operation at supported on two large trunnions, one at front, another near twice normal speed yet assuring years longer ball- at rear. (See illustration D). No sag or vibration un-der bearing life. Even at 1200 1'.p.m. wheel speed, the result- heavy cut. The blade-entry-slot leads to front (not the ing blade-strain on Boice-Crane blades is 20% to 40% side) of table ... the only correct location for quick and LESS than other 14" machines which normally operate easy blade installation. Table tilts 45 degrees to right, at 600 r.p.m. 10 to left. Has 90° locating stop, also accurate table-tilt The entire framework is electric-welded into a single, gauge. Removable throat-piece is keyed so sides cannot vibrationless, one-piece steel structure of terrific strength strike blade. and stiffness. The smooth interior is easy to keep clean Large steel cabinet-stand provides a solid rock-like and sanitary when used to cut food products. The steel foundation-adding to the smooth performance of the bulkhead 'It back of lower wheel-compartment protects Boice-Crane. Also furnishes a sealed-off, dust free com- motor from all dust, and grime. (Il1ustration 13). partment for motor, as well as extra blade storage. CUTS WOOD 2. TO 4 TIMES FASTER PRESSURE fEET Of LU M B ER RIP-SAWED IN ONE MINUTE Of fEED ••• AT fiVE DiffERENT RAlES Actual cutting tests have been made IN POU!DS Of fEED-P R ESSU RE 0 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 BO 90 100 110 on a number of machines to demon- 4 LBS. Ii B fEET ,.• TIMES MOREl strate that The Boice-Crane cuts C===:J by OTHER MAKES ~ by BOICE-CRANE faster and with less effort. The re- 6 LBS. 16h. 20 fEET In making the (Omporolj"e IHl1,lurrber WO~ sults, shown on the accompanying (THREE TIMES MORE) f ••d I!nlirely by mechonicol means .. ~oo. to completely eliminoTe any humon 10cI0I".• chart, prove that the Boice-Crane Clod so as 10 be equCllly foir O'1d impartial 8 LBS. ----,''". 36 FEET band saw not only cuts two to four (2~ TlMESMORE) The amazing two :0 1O\O"imesIOflge,foel. age of lumber ~wed times faster but does it with the by the Boice-Crone is 10 L8S. 30 fl. ellploined by the foct same feeding effort. In actual pro- 60 fEET lhol OUr mClchine hes (TWICE MORel speed·,o .••ing• ieol' .••n duction, double output is easy with nOlfoundinCinyolher. 12 lBS. Hft. 90 FEET 25% to 50% reduction in operator (TWICE M.OREI fatigue. U 140 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 ACCESSORIES FOR INCREASING WORK RANGE AND EFFICIENCY FOR WOODWORKING BLADE BUTT-WELDER (J) MITER GAUGE (F) A necessity for "inside" cutting on dies, blanks, and Our Band Saw uses same miter gauge as our No. production parts. Greatly enlarges work range of 2505 Saw and No. 2100 Shaper, Improved. Quick- our Nos. 2308 and 2309 Metal Cutting Band Saws. setting. Extremely accurate. Very handy and valu- Reduces operating costs in plants by quickly mak- ing finished blades from coil stock. able for cutting precise miters and angles. NO. 2502 Auto-Set Miter Gauge. Ship. wt. 40 Ibs.. Also recommended for woodworkers. By buying blade stock in the coil and by welding their own RIP FENCE (G) blades they save time and money, too. Also makes A highly valuable accessory. Mechanical feeding a band saw used for woodworking as versatile as a jig saw on inside, inserted-blade cuts. and locking control identical with our No. 2505 Saw table fence. Accurate scale calibrated by 1/16's A complete outfit. It automatically welds; also an- of an inch, for quick setting. Teed not be removed neals. Handles all blades to 1/2-inch wide. Users when changing blades. Select either the model with can learn to operate in a few minutes. Two models. IS-inch front and rear bars for cutting widths up identical as to welding and annealing-but one in- to 13 inches wide maximum, or with 32-inch bars cludes motorized grinder, the other less expensive for 27-inch width of cut capacity. model providing a vise for filing off the weld burr. NO 2302 Rip Fence Attachment with IS-inch front and Carried in stock only for II0 volt, 60 cycle, I-phase · rear bars. Ship, wt, 18 lbs. A_Co Prices on other voltages on application. NO. 2303 Same but with 32-inch bars. Ship. wt. 23 lbs. NO. 2312 Automatic Electric Blade Butt-Welder, com- plete with vise for filing weld burr, also in- WORK LAMPS-BUILT-IN AND cludes cord and plug. Overall size 9"x7"x9" high. (Same as illustration "J" except DO SWIVEL TYPES (H) grinder). Every 1 o. 2300 Series Band Saw is fitted to receive NO. 2313 (Illustrated.) Same as above but also includes this handy light. Completely built-in to be out of motorized grinder for removing weld burr J and grinder switch. Overall size 1l";..::1"'x150 II the way and eliminate damage and broken bulbs. high. Concentrates a bright area of light directly on the Shipping weight 60 lbs, cutting point. Improves accuracy. Eliminates eye I strain. A necessity for night work or dark shops. BLADES FOR WOOD AND METAL NO 2321 Work Lamp Attachment, including reflector, For For · socket, switch, cord and plug. Ship. wt. 2 lbs. WOOD WIDTH METAL NO. 2322 Lamp. Bulb for above for 110 volt.