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Wow,
That's gorgeous. Whoever built it spent a lot of time on it.
I don't think it's going to work very well, as the post is not really stiff enough in the direction that matters to provide the ability to tension the blade up much.
Thanks for posting
chris
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If you look at the last picture it does have a plate on the motor - serial # 009.
Probably hand made. Back then you could buy the parts and plans for machines. My guess is that is what this is. Should be in a museum I would think.
John
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That's an old medical band saw. Light duty, but adequate for the job at hand.