Photo Index - L. S. Heald & Son - "American" sash trimmer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
L. S. Heald & Son
Barre, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	n/a
Submitted By:	Jeff McVey

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	"American" sash trimmer
Date of Manufacturer:	1900?
Serial Number:
Last Updated	12/17/2003 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

This machine might better be called a foot-powered shaper. It's used to cut window sash. It came with several sets of knives. I obtained it from a lady in Shelton, WA, who told me it had been used in the construction of the Washington state capitol building in nearby Olympia, WA. I have since traded it off for a stand-mounted Perkins No. 8 Universal Trimmer.

The machine has left and right fences and knives. The fences are adjustable for different angles, and also have stops that can be set to frequently-used settings. After the workpiece is positioned properly on the fence, the foot pedal is depressed, moving the knife through the workpiece.

Photo 1:

Comments: overall view of machine
Source: Jeff McVey photo

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Comments: the business end
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Comments: dataplate
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