The Home Machinist!

got this at a machine shop that had been closed for 40 years, its a Miller-Knuth, Serial # 202, its got Perkins casted on the bow of the saw, anyone know something of it, it was a flat belt drive at one time, thanks, Joe Guidry

Hey Joe,
I don't know anything about the saw, but it sure will be a fun project getting it running again. A hack saw has certain advantages over band saws. I think you'll really appreciate having it. That dude must be at least 75 years old!

Harold

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Harold, I got most of it moving now, will take it apart make new bushing and shaft is necessary, I found today an old man that work there, he said was a flat belt drive when he was there, will keep a post of what is happing with it, good day, Joe

Hi Joe,

I have a later version of that saw. Mine has no legs nor chip pan and was set up for a v-belt drive. The ID plate reads "Sawmaster, Model No. 3100, Serial No. 18314, Miller-Knuth Manufacturing Co., Auburn Nebraska, U.S.A. A wholly owned subsidiary of Auburn Machine Works, Inc."

It must have worked well because it has seen extensive use. I have replaced the drive shaft and gear, the pulley, all bushings/bearings, and am in the process of refinishing it. On mine, the bar that supports the saw frame was originally jewelled. It must have been pretty when new. I look forward to following your restoration.

I have one of these saws, got curious today, googled it, and ran across your post. I got it over 15 years ago at a sale in Omaha. I restored it shortly after, and have been using it ever since. Mine differs a little from your picture. The vice is a little different, and mine has a cast iron belt guard. Yours also appears to have some kind of appendage off the far side that mine doen't have.

Mine is a little noisy, but still works great.