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Arrow Metal Products Co.
New York, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: May 20 2023 10:17AM by Jeff_Joslin
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During the 1950s Arrow Metal Products Co. of New York advertised "Arco" sawing, sanding and polishing attachments for handheld electric drills. These Arco products do appear to be of better quality than some other drill attachments we have seen. Most consumer-grade electric drills are not powerful enough to drive a circular saw but perhaps the other Arco products were usable.

From January 1954 Popular Mechanics

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