Can anyone identify this power hacksaw

[AdamParticipant @adam]

Hi everyone. I have acquired a power hacksaw from my grandfather which I shall restore. There are no manufacturers markings anywhere and I'm wondering if anyone can identify it. It's a flat belt drive so it must be very old. It turns over by hand and I look forward to using it.

[AdamParticipant @adam]

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[SteviegtrParticipant @steviegtr]

No idea but Alco springs to mind.

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

My "Excalibur" (Spelling ?) machine has or did have a similar drive belt set up. Now converted to Vee belts. The saw Arm on mine is very different which may indicate either a totally different machine or a latter model.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

I would suggest it is a ‘bitsa’ or more likely a modified/repaired machine. The piece of channel, with the weights attached, in the second picture does not be look like it was original?

[JohnFParticipant @johnf59703]

I don't think its a Bitsa but probably the motor has been added and it was probably made to be run off a line shaft ?

Try putting "Vintage power hacksaw" into google then look at images — there are many and you might find a look-a-like ?

Interesting old machine and well worth restoring !

John

[Oily RagParticipant @oilyrag]

I would hazard a guess that it is a bit of 'Lend Lease' equipment dating from early 1940's – probably something like a Millers Falls manufactured in Massachusetts USA. It looks to be something which may have been used in a REME mobile workshop or a LAD (Light Aid Detachment) mobile workshop of the Royal Armoured Corps, or even the American equivalent. Small enough to do a competent job but not of overpowering size as would be required in industry.

A few close up pictures may help! The finish on Millers Falls products was generally to a very high standard being black enamelled with red lining, but of course, war grade finish may have been the order of the day.

Well worth restoring and a valuable tool in its' own right.

[AdamParticipant @adam]

Thanks everyone. I started grinding back old paint and found this on the cob rod. Any ideas?

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