Photo Index - Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Co. - pedestal grinder

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Co.
Detroit, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	Two 24" by 1.5" wheels
Submitted By:	Jeff McVey

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	pedestal grinder
Date of Manufacturer:	1891
Serial Number:
Last Updated	7/26/2004 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

These images appeared on the front page of "American Machinist" on March 12, 1891. This grinder was one of the first machines produced by the Leland, Faulconer, & Norton Co. It was undoubtedly designed by Charles H. Norton, who later became famous with his grinder designs. This machine was furnished with a countershaft, and was designed to run the wheels at 300 to 310 RPM. It was equipped with "drip irrigation" much like that found on later grinders made by Oliver and Mummert-Dixon. No weight was quoted, but it must have been substantial!

Photo 1:

Comments: an engraving of the grinder
Source: scanned by Jeff McVey

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Photo 2:

Comments: a side-view drawing
Source: scanned by Jeff McVey

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