Photo Index - Palmer D. Weeks (Barton) - Barton Planer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Palmer D. Weeks (Barton)
Portland, OR

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Planer, Wood
Machine Size:	13"
Submitted By:	Don H

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Barton Planer
Date of Manufacturer:	late 40s ?
Serial Number:
Last Updated	2/20/2012 11:15:14 PM

Comments:

For reference, I post details including a cast iron hood. This particular machine appears to have well withstood heavy use. An elegant and nicely crafted machine.

Presumably manufactured for Weeks by Bend Iron Works, Bend, Oregon.

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Comments: cast iron hood, lift out bed rollers, feed roll spring adjustment
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Comments: cast iron stand, double elevation screws
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Comments: detail of hood
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Comments: aluminum side casting, steel guides, brass gibs and scale, iron bed
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Comments: elegant feed works
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Comments: feed works.
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