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9,957
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Aug. 23, 1853
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Arrangement of cutters for turning
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Milton Roberts |
South Levant, ME |
"This invention relates to an improved lathe attachment for turning bedstead posts, chair stuff and the like; and consists in placing a series of knives or cutters and beading tools, one or both being used, in a suitable frame, said frame being moved in a direction transversely of the stick to be turned, the stick is centered in an ordinary lathe, and the frame with its guides are so attached to the lathe as to allow the knives to come in contact with the stick as the frame is moved. The knives operating upon the stick sufficiently to give it the required form during a single stroke or vibration of the frame." |
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12,115
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Dec. 19, 1854
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Machine for turning prismatic forms
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Milton Roberts |
Belfast, ME |
The eponymous Pierce of the assignee is H. E. Pierce. |
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14,899
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May. 13, 1856
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Cutter-head for lathes
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Milton Roberts |
Belfast, ME |
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