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1857 Image-H. B. Smith Machine Co., Wood Planing Machine |
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Transactions of the American Institute of the City of New York 1857 pg 122 |
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This machine is very compact, is built entirely of iron and steel. The cylinder is made of wrought iron with cast steel shafts, and is capable of being run at a high speed. The whole machine for feeding and planing various thicknesses of work from one-eighth to four inches, is adjusted by a single screw, and as there is an index which shows the exact thickness it is set for, is consequently very quickly adjusted for any thickness required. The arrangement for belting is such that it may be belted from above, or below the machine, thus giving any desirable length, without taking up room in the shop for a horizontal belt, which is needed by the operator, while feeding in short lumber to be planed. It has a very strong feed, which is sure on damp or dry lumber, and is built in the most thorough and substantial manner in every respect. A diploma awarded. |
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1857 H. B. Smith Machine Co., Wood Planing Machine
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