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Manufactured/Badged by:
Wysong & Miles Co.
Greensboro, NC

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Mortising Machine
Machine Size:
Submitted By: Stephen Davis
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 294 Automatic
Date of Manufacturer: 1950's
Serial Number:
Last Updated 11/12/2010 8:54:48 PM

Comments:
Acquired from the University of Kansas facilities woodshop in October 2010. They sold it as it was no longer used in the shop. Suspect this machine was purchased new by KU.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front view
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Comments: Side view - This is a massive 1900+ lb. machine.
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Photo 3:

Comments: Modified chuck. The original bit bushing has been replace by a standard drill chuck. Note the aluminum riser blocks were installed to provide clearance for the drill chuck. This is a fairly well done modification.
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Comments: Inside the lower rear access door. Autofeed drive motor shown. It is a GE 1-1/2 HP 3-phase motor. Variable feed speed via the cone pully.
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Comments: A peek inside the upper rear access door. Lots and lots of greese zerk fittings on this machine.
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Comments: I received lots of chisels and some auger bits with the machine. Many of the chisels were manufactured by Greenlee and some by Forest City Tool.
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