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Woods Engineering Co.
Alliance, OH; Norwalk, CT, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jun 3 2020 11:10AM by Mark Stansbury
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In 1919 this firm was making a universal tool and cutter grinder in Alliance, OH. In 1946 and '47 they made a small belt sander in Norwalk, CT.

From 1919-01-02 American Machinist

Information Sources

We first learned of this maker from a discussion on owwm.org.
December 1946 Popular Science ad for the Model 40 belt sander, belt is 4x36, $39.95 without motor.
February 1947 ad in Popular Homecraft for the Model 40 belt sander.

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