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Router Manufacturing Co.
Oshkosh, WI, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jun 2 2025 12:43PM by Mark Stansbury
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In the 1920s Router Manufacturing Co. made a dado and rabbeting machine that straddles the fuzzy border between machines and handheld power tools. This machine consists of a flat base mounted to the side of a router with integral gearbox. This router-with-gearbox appears to have been used for a handheld circular saw as well.

Information Sources

Thanks to correspondent Jim Jones, who brought this maker to our attention.

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