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1887 Article-Star Machine Co., Factory View |
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Industries of Buffalo, 1887, pgs. 141 & 142 |
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STAR MACHINE CO.
Manufacturers of Star Portable Forges, Blacksmiths' Hand Blowers, Wood-Working Machinery, Self-Oiling Loose Pulleys, etc.— Office, Nos. 198 and 200 Terrace.
Among the flourishing concerns of this kind here, one of the most conspicuous is the Star Machine Co. , Nos. 198 and 200 Terrace, of which Hon. Arthur W. Hickman is president, and Mr. Charles Hammelmann secretary and treasurer. We present above a fine view of the works, which are 32 by 107 feet, four stories and basement. The capital of the company, which was organized April 24, 1886, is $50,000, and it is calculated that the output for the first year will reach a value of $40,000 to $50,000. The leading specialties embrace a splendid line of improved wood-working machinery, including, among others, C. Hammelmann's improved patent "Star Planer and Matcher," "Star Band Saw," "Star Pony Planer," and "Self-Oiling Loose Pulley.
The "Star Forge," and "Star Blacksmith's Hand Blower," are Mr. Hamelman's own inventions, and have been vastly improved since first brought out. These forges are in styles adapted to the uses of boiler-makers, iron bridge builders, architectural iron workers, boiler repairers, quarrymen, miners, machinists, tinsmiths, coppersmiths, plumbers, gasfitters, manufacturing jewelers, gun and locksmiths, and workers in metals generally.
No. 4, illustrated herewith, is the medium size, weighing only 110 pounds, and has an open hood. No. 5, with simple dash at back, weighs 120 pounds, while No. 6, with closed hood, weighs 120 pounds. The Blacksmith's Hand Blower, operated by a combination of the wheel and lever, occupies only four square feet of floor space, and is readily attachable to any stationary hearth.
It will produce, with very little labor, all the blast required by any blacksmith's fire. The principle upon which this forge and blower works is as simple as it is effective, its principal points of superiority over all others being: It has fewer working parts than any other made, consequently there is less friction to overcome in working it. By reason of its simplicity it will never get out of order. There is only one large wheel in its construction. This is driven by the rack, which is moved up and down in the guides attached to the legs of the machine, and which engages with the pinion on the clutch hanging on the same shaft (which is stationary) as the band-wheel. The shaft is so arranged that any wear of the pinion and rack can be taken up by means of set-screws. The rack receives its motion from the lever, which is hung on a swivel, thereby enabling the worker to move about on a considerable radius while working. The ease with which the machinery can be started is surprising, and is owing both to the principle and simplicity of its construction.
The clutch has fewer pieces than any other, and is so constructed that there is practically no wear.
Steel shafting is used, and best Babbitt for journals. These forges and blowers are guaranteed to be easier working, more durable and of stronger blast than any other.
They are for sale by all leading hardware and machinery dealers throughout the country. |
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1887 Star Machine Co., Factory View
1887 Star Machine Co., Blacksmith's Forge
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