Oliver bandsaw

[Bondobob]

Hi
I am a new member.
I recently purchased a Oliver bandsaw and am looking for any information as to what model and year it is.
Anyone ?

 

[DavidR8]

Have you checked over on Vintage Machinery.org?

 

[MrWhoopee]

Wood cutting bandsaw?

 

[Bondobob]

Wood cutting bandsaw?

Yes I think so? Not sure what I have. It was used for aluminum by the last owner

 

[DavidR8]

It's definitely a wood cutting saw.
Looks like Vintage Machinery site is down

 

[Bondobob]

It's definitely a wood cutting saw.
Looks like Vintage Machinery site is down

I tried to register and had no luck

 

[MrWhoopee]

Yes I think so? Not sure what I have. It was used for aluminum by the last owner

The direct belt drive from motor to drive wheel makes it too fast for any metal besides aluminum. Metal cutting saws have a reduction gearbox or multiple belt reductions to achieve speeds slow enough for ferrous metals.

 

[Bondobob]

The direct belt drive from motor to drive wheel makes it too fast for anything besides aluminum. Metal cutting saws have a reduction gearbox or multiple belt reductions to achieve speeds slow enough for ferrous metals.

I plan to use a VFD to control the speed

 

[Beckerkumm]

Looks like a model 17 from the 1920s. If you have a serial #, I can find out the date but likely 1915-1925 range. For metal you will need to gear it down as it probably runs in the 4000-6000 fpm range and the motor won't have much torque at metal cutting speeds. Dave

 

[Bondobob]

Looks like a model 17 from the 1920s. If you have a serial #, I can find out the date but likely 1915-1925 range. For metal you will need to gear it down as it probably runs in the 4000-6000 fpm range and the motor won't have much torque at metal cutting speeds. Dave

Thanks for the information!!
I searched out a model 17 and it is listed with 30 inch wheels, ours is 32 inch. The images that I located show OLIVER cast into the base, ours has no markings. Would love to know more about this machine!!!