Armstrong-Blum Manufacturing Co. - History

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Armstrong-Blum Manufacturing Co.
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Company Website: http://www.marvelsaws.com/
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jul 9 2024 6:26PM by Mark Stansbury
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Armstong-Blum Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1904. It is now the Marvel Manufacturing Co. of Oshkosh. WI. They are best known for their "Marvel Draw-Cut" power hacksaws.

Information Sources

Machine serial numbers from 1927 to 1947 may found here
A 1914 railway supply catalog has a couple of pages of Marvel power hacksaws. See page 317-320 for Marvel punches.

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