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A43297-1

A43297-1

Resaw, I.W. Johnson, Chuck Rowland. I.W. Johnson were considered specialists in designing and manufacturing machines needed in the sawmills and lumber industry of the Pacific Northwest. This resaw has large wheels at both the top and the bottom to operate a continuous blade to cut lumber similar to a band saw.

I.W. Johnson Engineering Co. (Tacoma); Machinery industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Engineering--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;

A29245-5

A29245-5

I.W. Johnson Engineering Company. The company advertises that they were complete sawmill designers and builders and manufacturers of sawmill machinery. Wheel and pulley mechanisms connect along a rod to a steel I-beam.

I.W. Johnson Engineering Co. (Tacoma); Machinery industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Equipment;

A43297-6

A43297-6

Resaw, I.W. Johnson, Chuck Rowland. Another view of the resaw showing the framework. A small electric motor sits to the right of center, possibly to drive one phase of the machine's operation.

I.W. Johnson Engineering Co. (Tacoma); Machinery industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Engineering--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950;