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1865 Article-Wheeler, Melick & Co., Smith's Shingle Machine |
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Scientific American, V13, 01 Jul, 1865, pg. 46 |
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Improved Shingle Machine
This machine is intended to cat shingles and heading, and is highly recommended by parties who have used it. It was awarded the first premium at the New York State Fair, at Utica, in 1863, and at other places also. It is capable of cutting obliquely or otherwise, any desired thickness or length, up to 24 inches. It is safe and durable and not liable to get out of order. As shingles and heading are articles of great demand, the aim and object of the inventor has been to get up a machine that would do the work with the greatest ease, rapidity and in the most perfect manner. The saw runs horizontal, striking the bolt in the side, and cuts with the grain. The carriage travels only in proportion to the width of the shingle or heading, making them, when the saw is in proper order, as smooth as though shaved.
In operating this machine, the bolt is laid on the table, A, which swings on a center, B, and is capable of being inclined at any angle. There are two gages, C, at the bottom, by which the inclination of the table is regulated. The bolt on the table is then caught and held by the dogs, D, attached to the carriage, E, and worked by the levers, F. The carriage and bolt are then moved up against the saw, which rapidly severs the shingle from it. The operation of setting and sawing is repeated continually until the bolt is used up. The alternate action of the table in moving from side to side, taking off each shingle regularly, so that the bolt is used without loss. It is guaranteed to cut 10,000 shingles a day.
It was patented 13 May, 1862, and is manufactured by Wheeler, Melick & Co., New York State Agricultural Works, Albany, N. Y. For machines, or town, county or state rights, address Franklin Krum & Co., Albany, N. Y.
US Patent: 35,266
http://datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?number=35266&typeCode=0 |
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1865 Wheeler, Melick & Co.Smith's Shingle Machine
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