Photo Index - Chicago Flexible Shaft Co. - Grinder/anvil/vise/drill/bore/lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Chicago Flexible Shaft Co.
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Combo Machine
Machine Size:	Unk
Submitted By:	Bob P

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Grinder/anvil/vise/drill/bore/lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	Unk
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	12/29/2014 12:57:45 PM

Comments:

This is not my tool.
I came across this unusual tool while researching another. It apparently functions as a grinder, anvil, drill/bore, vise and who knows. The patent drawing number provided by Joel indicated it was to be used as a lathe as well. There are three photo's from different sites showing different uses but the same tool. The name plate is unreadable.

(Historian's note: US Patent: 1,196,838)

Photo 1:

Comments: Here it is set up to be used as a grinder.
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Photo 2:

Comments: Set up to be used as drill/bore.
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Comments: Looking at the Patent drawing Joel provided the center table is an attachment to allow for drilling or boring (though no bit has been inserted in this photo.)
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