--- title: 1970 54-inch Center Split Resaw rebuild description: McDonough just completed the rebuild of a 54” center split resaw originally built in 1970. image: https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hubfs/20210209_100110.jpg --- [![McDonough Manufacturing Company](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BID%20+%20McDonough%20logo%20horizontal.png?width=233&height=60&name=BID%20+%20McDonough%20logo%20horizontal.png "McDonough Manufacturing Company")](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com) Open main menu Close main menu - [Home](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com) - [Products](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products) Open the submenu - [Resaws](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/resaws) - [Bandmills](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/bandmills) - [Carriages](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/carriages) - [Board Edgers](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/board_edger) - [Gangs](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/gang-edgers) - [Material Handling](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/material-handling) - [Custom Rolls](https://info.mcdonough-mfg.com/en-us/mcdonough-custom-rolls) - [Current Inventory](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/inventory) - [Equipment Videos](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/videos) - [Parts & Service](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/parts) Open the submenu - [Parts](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/parts) - [Wheels](https://info.mcdonough-mfg.com/wheels) - [Service](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/service) - [Specialty Services](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/services) - [Tips & Tricks](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/tips) - [Linear Bearing Saw Guide Assembly](https://info.mcdonough-mfg.com/en/linear_guide_assembly) - [Linear Edger Guide](https://info.mcdonough-mfg.com/en/linear_edger_guide_download_page) - [Our Story](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/about) Open the submenu - [Projects](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/projects) - [Blog](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog) - [Careers](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/contact) [rebuild](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/tag/rebuild) [resaw](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/tag/resaw) [Equipment](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/tag/equipment) # 1970 54-inch Center Split Resaw rebuild [Team McDonough](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/author/team-mcdonough) [Share this blog post on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/1970-center-split-resaw-rebuild) [Share this blog post on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/1970-center-split-resaw-rebuild) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/1970-center-split-resaw-rebuild) ![McDonough resaw rebuild](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hubfs/20210209_100110.jpg) Just how long do McDonough resaws run? McDonough has just completed the rebuild of a 54” center split resaw we manufactured in 1970. ![20210209_100040](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210209_100040.jpg?width=400&name=20210209_100040.jpg) ![20210209_100110-1](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210209_100110-1.jpg?width=400&name=20210209_100110-1.jpg) ![20210708_092627](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210708_092627.jpg?width=400&name=20210708_092627.jpg) This machine was originally shipped to a company in Harrison, New Jersey, and since then has been in use in several mills across the country. McDonough was offered the opportunity to repurchase this machine a year ago from a mill in Wisconsin. We put it in storage knowing that a customer would soon come forward who appreciated its value. The new proud owner will receive delivery in July 2021. The machine has been completely rebuilt by our factory technicians in our Eau Claire shop. Our team stripped it down to the bare frame to inspect every single part and formulate a rebuild plan to restore it to like-new condition. All damaged or worn parts were remade or replaced, the wheels faces were then turned and rebuilt with new wheel bearings. We also upgraded this resaw with a modern new hydraulic feedworks with an electronically controlled displacement pump that allows the user to change the feed speed instantly with the push of a button.   Equipped with a factory one-year warranty (same as a new machine), this 51-year-old machine is ready to roll for another 51 years or more! ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hubfs/jones10.jpg) ](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/jones-lumber) ### [Progress in Motion: Jones Lumber 6’ Resaw System Coming Together](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog/jones-lumber) We’re making good progress on the custom-built 6’ Resaw system for Jones Lumber, and things are starting to come together. 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