Russell Anti-Friction Drill Chuck Co. - History

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Russell Anti-Friction Drill Chuck Co.
Elmira, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: May 29 2020 7:06PM by Mark Stansbury
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The company manufactured ball bearing anti-friction drill chucks operated by hand, circa 1909-1922. In 1909 John M. McDonald was president and Ross M. Russell was vice president.

Information Sources

American Machinist, Vol. 32, No. 1, Jan. 7, 1909, Pg. 167.
Manning's Elmira, Elmira Heights, Horseheads, West Elmira and Southport, New York Directory, 1909, Pg. 406.

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