Photo Index - Other Maker - Patternmaker-fabricated Portland, OR

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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	4"
Submitted By:	Reuben Deumling

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Patternmaker-fabricated Portland, OR
Date of Manufacturer:	1920s
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Last Updated	2/14/2012 1:16:14 AM

Comments:

This is one of a number of machines built pretty much from scratch by one Elmer Knight of Portland, Oregon. I own four of these machines, the others which will also be listed here are a small shaper, a bandsaw, and a disc sander. Other machines by Mr. Knight include a drill press (I might have the option of acquiring this at some point) and a lathe (in the possession of one of his children).
According to his son, Roger Knight, these machines were all made in the 1920s by his father who went on to become a patternmaker here in town. He also taught patternmaking at Benson Polytechnic High School. The machines feature lots of fine detail both in the castings and machining.

This intricate jointer is made almost entirely out of aluminum. A very nice level of finish. The machine reminds me of a fine instrument. All of these machines were bolted to a table. You can see the bolts projecting out of the bottom of the jointer.

Photo 1:

Comments: front
Source: my photo

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Photo 2:

Comments: closeup of bearing seats and table lips
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Photo 3:

Comments: fence; elegant but not production ready
Source: my photo

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Photo 4:

Comments: underside table casting and infeed adjustment knob
Source: my photo

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Comments: view from underneath
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Photo 6:

Comments: view of (original?) table with three of these machines installed. disc sander was center front, drill press top right
Source: seller's photo

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