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CIRCULAR SAW BENCH

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c. 1950 - 1959

Overview

A saw bench based on a metal box frame. An electric motor is attached on one end that drives two pulleys which is attached to an internal spindle that can be raised or lowered by a lever on the outside and locked into place. The spindle turns the cross-cut saw which is located underneath the metal top. There is a chuck for drilling attached to the end of the spindle that protrudes from the right hand side of the bench.

On top of the frame is a metal plate secured with metal pegs. There is a rectangular hole in the centre of the plate with a wooden guide inserted. The saw blade is raised or lowered through the wooden guide. A groove has also been cut the length of the plate to support a metal sliding bar with a wooden extension piece to help keep timber straight while being pushed through the saw.

The end where the timber is fed into the saw has a metal roller across the full width with an adjustable guide which can be set to the desired width.

Historical information

This circular saw was made by Richard Wilson and used in his cabinetry workshop adjacented to his home which was located on Seventh Road in Armadale.

The saw was left behind when John and Lyn Visser purchased the property.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2014.65

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Ferrous Metal

Width

980 mm

Height or length

1520 mm

Depth

1000 mm

Keywords

Made in COA

WILSON Richard Dick Mr

SEVENTH Road Armadale

ARMADALE

VISSER John Mr

Year

c. 1950 - 1959

Statement of significance

HIGH
A circular saw made by local furniture maker Richard Wilson for use in his cabinetry workshop on Seventh Road. The workshop was adjacent to his home.

The bench is unique it is construction as it has been built or at least modified by Richard with parts from other sources. Parts from a car have been added which allows for the saw blade to be raised or lowered.

The bench also displays the creativity and skill Richard possessed in order to build this custom machine.

Richards notes and measurements are on the side of the machine.

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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