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1,684,090
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Sep. 11, 1928
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Miter jack and coping cutter
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William H. Greenfield |
Seattle, WA |
A 1924-ish issue of "The Timberman" had a news item: "Frank Acteson and William Greenfield, of Tregoning Mfg. Co., Seattle, have invented a combination mitre jack and coping machine, which is coming into general use..." A 1927 issue of "American Lumberman" mentions that Frank E. Acteson, formerly president and sales manager of Tregoning Mfg. Co., Seattle, was now president of the Hardwood Door & Trim Co. |