From the late 1980s until the early 2000s, Automotive Craftsman, Inc. manufactured a patent belt grinder that used an air cushion between belt and platen to reduce friction, cool the belt, and produce a flat surface on the workpiece. It was intended for flattening cylinder heads of automotive engines.
The patent used by this company was granted to Joseph R. Taylor, Jr., who was the man behind this small company.
Information Sources
- 2002 Thomas Register of American Manufacturers lists "Automotive Craftsman, Inc. (Dry Belt Surfacer For Auto Head Surfacing), 424-T Petersburg Rd, Richlands, NC 28574".
- The Better Business Bureau database entry for this firm gives its address as 424 Petersburg Rd, Richlands; the business started in 1961 and incorporated 1985-05-21. The president was/is Joseph Taylor and vice president is Jeanette Taylor.
- The address in question is a residence on a country road.