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Joel P. Heacock
Marlborough, OH, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Nov 6 2010 10:53AM by Jeff_Joslin
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In 1854, Joel Heacock patented a simple machine for rounding and beveling barrel heads. He apparently manufactured his machine for a time.

Information Sources

American Cooperage Machinery and Tools, by Kenneth Cope, says that Joel P. Heacock manufactured his patent machine.

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