Union Hill Antique Tools - Barnes Rip Saw

This machine works wonderfully; like the #1 and #2 scroll saws, the rip saw was well designed form the start. 2 types of the Barnes rip saw have been recorded.

Type 1 had a light frame, a foot pedal which acted as a pressure bar for the self-feed rollers, and a side-operated hand crank which drove the saw blade. This type started production in 1877 and continued until about 1880, when it was replaced by the second type.
Type 2 had much heavier castings, and replaced the foot pressure pedal with a cast iron weight. The second type was produced from 1880 through 1935.

This machine will rip boards or planks to widths of 19 inches, and to thicknesses of 3-3/4 inches. Features included a self-feeding mechanism and different saw speeds accomplished through a pulley change. The saw also had removable tables that could be positioned to cut rabbets, bevels, and tenons. It was not offered with a lineshaft drive system, but accessories included infeed and outfeed tables made of maple, and 10 inch diameter saw blades. The machine sold for $40.00, and weighed 190 pounds (290 pounds boxed).

Rip Saw


Home What's New Web Site Creation Want Ads Articles Search This Site Send Feedback Antique Tools Planes Rules Levels Miscellaneous Tools Books FINETOOLS List PNTC Tool Appraisals Other Sites About This Site	Barnes Rip Saw This machine works wonderfully; like the #1 and #2 scroll saws, the rip saw was well designed form the start. 2 types of the Barnes rip saw have been recorded. Type 1 had a light frame, a foot pedal which acted as a pressure bar for the self-feed rollers, and a side-operated hand crank which drove the saw blade. This type started production in 1877 and continued until about 1880, when it was replaced by the second type. Type 2 had much heavier castings, and replaced the foot pressure pedal with a cast iron weight. The second type was produced from 1880 through 1935. This machine will rip boards or planks to widths of 19 inches, and to thicknesses of 3-3/4 inches. Features included a self-feeding mechanism and different saw speeds accomplished through a pulley change. The saw also had removable tables that could be positioned to cut rabbets, bevels, and tenons. It was not offered with a lineshaft drive system, but accessories included infeed and outfeed tables made of maple, and 10 inch diameter saw blades. The machine sold for $40.00, and weighed 190 pounds (290 pounds boxed). Rip Saw
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