I got a vintage 12" band saw at auction recently ($27, IYMK), which I have tentatively identified as a Backus (thank you OWWM.org picture archives) and that is pretty much all I know about it (though I did get plenty of hits on Mr. Magoo). The rust was/is pretty much superficial and the paint job seems pretty much intact, except for the safety housing.
As a general question about vintage machine restoration, how much does not matching the original color change the value? (like black or brown which I have on hand, not blaze orange or chrome plating everything). My current plan is to get it working to replace my current 9" Delta Shopmaster. Needs new tires and blade(s), but otherwise everything is balanced and spins great before clean up started. Of course, if a properly refurbished BS and my 9" one is worth enough for me to parley that into a 14+" BS, so be it :thumbsup:
Regards,
Steve
As a general question about vintage machine restoration, how much does not matching the original color change the value? (like black or brown which I have on hand, not blaze orange or chrome plating everything). My current plan is to get it working to replace my current 9" Delta Shopmaster. Needs new tires and blade(s), but otherwise everything is balanced and spins great before clean up started. Of course, if a properly refurbished BS and my 9" one is worth enough for me to parley that into a 14+" BS, so be it :thumbsup:


Regards,
Steve