1912 Silver 26″ Bandsaw
September 26, 2007 – 12:24 pmThe Silver Mfg Co. - 26″ Band saw
Circa 1912
Finally, after looking for over a year I found a Silver of fair size within my price range. This saw is going to be my main bandsaw I think. I am hoping to get a 36″er for resawing and a 14″ Delta for small work.
As it stands the saw needs a new wheel shaft turned, guide work and a strip and re-paint. The previous owner ran a foundry and bought the saw with hopes of using it to help build his patterns.
(note the tensioning assembly is on up-side down and the lower wheel was strapped in place for the photo)
The vendor’s tag - is was sold originally in either Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA.
9 Responses to “1912 Silver 26″ Bandsaw”
I recently purchased a 36″ american bandsaw #4. if I send pics, can you tell me what its worth? Ive had lots of people wanting to buy it, and I just dont know what to charge. tyvm
By christine poage on Nov 1, 2007
i have one of these band saws that looks to be in great shape that i would like to get rid of. could you give me any ideas. thank you
By burdette johnson on Nov 1, 2007
Christine,
Prices can range from $0 - $1000. Condition is important but more than that is what is someone willing to pay for it? That can range from area to area and from person to person. Most of my machines were had in the $0 - $150 range - but I’m good :-).
Luke
By Luke on Oct 25, 2008
Burdette,
Ebay is a great place to get good exposure on a machine you are trying to sell.
Luke
By Luke on Oct 25, 2008
Luke, I’m trying to find a 26″ wheel for my Crescent bandsaw. As you know they are hard to find. I’m in southern California where there’s not many old machines to pick through. I’ve posted on OWWM.com with no luck. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.
By Wayne Rhea on Nov 16, 2008
Luke,
How tall is that bandsaw? I’d love to find a Silver but have limited height in my shop. I’m wondering if I have to hunt for a 20″, or if the 26″ would fit.
Great site!
Randy
By Randy on Dec 3, 2008
Wayne,
I think you have 2 options. First is to send off your wheel to a foundry and have a copy cast then have it machined. Second is to wait it out on the owwm for sale forum. One will come up as parts eventually but it might be years
By Luke on Dec 18, 2008
Randy,
The Silver catalogue i have puts the height of the 26″ bandsaw at 79″.
By Luke on Dec 18, 2008
i have a mint condition old saw looking to get it priced 1 609 489 1062
By pauly on Sep 13, 2009