Bridgeton pioneer., 1888-11-29
SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES.
PROGRESS AND IMPROVE
MENTS MADE BY MANU.
FACTURERS OF THIS
COUNTY.
Facts Cleaned by Our Reporter
from Recent Visit to the
Kimball Band Saw
and Tool Co., at
VineIanSl NT

industries or SOuGn Jersey That we
have visited of late, is that of the
Kimball Band Saw and Tool Co., at
Vineland
its readers everything of any impor-
tance that occurs, or any new feature
in the manufacturing line introduced
in this vicinity more especially the
latter, for it tends to encourage the
contemplaters of manufacturing pur-
suits to locate in our midst, thus
adding to the general prosperity of our
county, which to-day stands pre-
eminent among the counties of South
Jersey in the manufacturing line.
Upon application at the office, for
admittance to the factory, we were
cordially received by the President,
Mr.. H. Brown, one of Vineland's
pioneer settlers, and the Vice Presi-
dent, Mr.. Kimball. Both gentlemen,
we soon learned, were quite ready to
show us through the factory and give
us any information that would aid us
in giving our report to the public. We
were highly pleased with our conver
sation with Mr.. Kimball, whom we
learned had been connected with many
of the large concerns of this country.
His apt manner of elucidating the
various causes and effects of adopting
certain principles in manufacturing
saws and tools, showed conclusively
that he is the right man in the right
place. Mr.. Brown, with his solidity
in financial way, allows no expense
to be spared in adding, from time to
time, any Improvement that will tend
to increase their facilities, or any para
phernalia that will better perfect
accuracy in the manufacture of their
wares. First, our attention was called
to 30-inch, spring top, No. 5 Band
Saw Machine, designed exclusively for
use on ordinary work, by persons not
skilled mechanics. A workman was
called, and the saw, for our benefit,
was set in motion. What fine bal
ance! The saw wheels were run at full
lspeed, carried by single thread of
the finest silk to be obtained. A saw
weighing II ounces. with about 1900
teeth, was then adjusted to this ma
chine, and behold! it cut curves of a
radius of ! of an inch, through lumber
three inches thick. with apparent ease.
1t took our eye, and we at once saw
the worth of it, compelling us to in
quire concerning its intrinsic value,
which we ascertained was $15O-a
very nominal price, when we learned
the quality of the steel it was made
from. Next, ! inch saw was attached
to this machine, and it cut through 70
inches of solid, hard wood, without
jar, and as easily as the 1-16 inch saw.
A large saw was then adjusted, and
this, replied our informer, is the most
useful to us of all, for it cuts all of
our fire wood. And how was the
rough wood cut, did you ask? With
the same precision as the former tried
saws, showing conclusively the perfec-
ton in the building of the machines,
as well as the saws. The simplifca-
ton in the adjustment of this machine
1.-The framework of combination of
iron and wood, gives the saw wheels
hghtness with a powerful spring
frame, las ing feature to the saw, by
easing up on it in case of accident by
a splint or loose knot. Then again,
the wheels and other construction are
so arranged that they can easily be
turned up with chisel. The roller
back guides and the adjustable side
guides for the saw blade, the extension
and improved counter shaft and belt
shipper, and the ease with which the
machine is taken apart, are among the
leading features that CONNIE nded it to
our minds. But no one could appreciate
these essential qualifications unless he
had seen the machine or possessed the
knowledge of its construction.
Among the specialties made by the
KImball Band Saw and Tool Company,
of Vineland, is handsome No. Band
Saw Machine, constructed for foot
power, and particularly adapted for
odd jobs in shop, when steam power
is lacking. Yet, our informer said a
single horse power engine could very
easily be adjusted, and then it's true
merits could be more fully appreciated,
both as to practicability, ease in run
ming, sc.
Next we were shown something new
Just out, and which will undoubtedly
take well and meet with ready sales
namely, a new saw filing clamp and
saw set, which together enable the
1 workman to put saw in order by go
ing over it once only. We were also
shown buck and hack saws, solid
handle firm chisels, with hardened
steel heads; fiuted file cut, with taper
ing trimmer, twist drill points, &C., as
| well as several other minor articles,
equally important, but which, for lack
OF space, we will omit, as we wish to
lay stress on the main article of manu-
| facture.
THE SAW BLADES.
This firm claims to be an important
factor in the manufacture of saw
blades: Through their method of
variable alternate cut and continuous
grinding, tempering, &C., in long coils,
they are enabled, by large invest
ment in stock. to furnish customers
just what they desire, promptly. We
saw on hand coils of 116 inch saw, so
to 100 feet lOnp. coils of ia and Ala
inch saw, 15O feet each; 10 coils Of IA
inch saw, averaging 200 feet long, and
varying each from the other either in
size of tooth or thickness, and so on
all the way up. A 1-2 inch saw was
icing toothed in our presence. 1t was
over 800 feet long. and would have,
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