Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - Floor Model "Flat Belt"

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	24"
Submitted By:	Bob P

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Floor Model "Flat Belt"
Date of Manufacturer:	Possibly 1921
Serial Number:	218
Last Updated	3/8/2012 7:17:31 PM

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This belongs to a gentleman in DeSoto MO. I became interested in it after I saw it on CL and determined it was not represented on this site. I met with the owner, Steve, at his warehouse and was immediately in awe as I walked into a maze of historical machinery. It was so packed that we literally had to squeeze through machinery to get to where we wanted to be. Steve, a blacksmith, said he had been collecting this machinery for many years. It started when he traded his harmonica to his uncle for an anvil and it spiraled from there. Steve has invited me back to take some time to photograph other items identified which I know are not represented on this site.
This DP does not have a motor and because of the close proximity of other machinery it was almost impossible to get a full photo.

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Comments: I could not back up to get a full view.
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Comments: Right above the Plate identifying this as a 24" DP are the numbers that appear to be 1921. I can only assume that is the year it was Mfg.
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