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Rochester Barrel Machine Works
Rochester, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Planer, Wood
Machine Size:	24"
Submitted By:	Thurman Kremser

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Planer
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:
Last Updated	4/24/2004 6:06:06 PM

Comments:

I bought this planer about 1994 for $500, and completely dismantled it to move it. The drive motor is 7.5 Hp, 220 VAC 3600 RPM synchronous. The feed drive had been replaced with a separate 1 Hp motor with gearbox speed reducer. There are two knives, and the maximum thickness capacity is 2". The bearings are babbitt metal and are in fair condition. The planer works well, and because of the synchronous motor, it will plane a 12" wide oak board without slowing down. The planer was apparently owned at one time by the Noble Machine Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana (see Photo 3)

Photo 1:

Comments: Infeed side of planer. Red handwheel raises and lowers table.
Source: My photo.

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Photo 2:

Comments: Outfeed side of planer. Cover removed to show planer head. Knife is held in place by six square-head bolts.
Source: My photo.

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Photo 3:

Comments: Nameplate and brass tags.
Source: My Photo.

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