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Handy Manufacturing Co.
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	5 'Wide x 9' Long x 6' high
Submitted By:	Duane Zweber

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Veneer Press
Date of Manufacturer:	1904
Serial Number:
Last Updated	8/23/2013 7:43:42 PM

Comments:

Nameplate states patented in 1904 I purchased this press in the early 1980's from a company that made formed plywood seating and assume it was used by them for bent laminations. I've since cut down the size to 3-1/5 feet between posts, added forklift pockets and made the height adjustable to accommodate different projects. I don't use it often but when I do it is really a joy to use. The last project I used it for was a 45' mast for a sailing yacht using 14" Skives to join components end to end. The pads are about 6" diameter and are capable of applying tremendous pressure.

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Comments: Clamping a laminated door
Source: Duane Zweber outside main shop bld.

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Comments: Clamping up a laminated mast
Source: Photo by Peter Raphael, owner of the yacht the mast is built for.

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