Photo Index - Ekstrom, Carlson & Co. - 8-Inch Edge Belt Sander

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Ekstrom, Carlson & Co.
Rockford, IL

True Manufacturer:
Ekstrom, Carlson & Co., Rockford, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	8-inch
Submitted By:	Karl J. Shields

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	8-Inch Edge Belt Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	between 1927 and 1940-ish
Serial Number:
Last Updated	5/3/2015 12:20:27 AM

Comments:

This machine was purchased from 360 Degree Machinery via CraigsList. I cannot say enough positive about my experience with these guys.

Thanks to Butch for helping me snag this awesome machine, and to John, Joe, Dan, Brad and Nick for helping with the unloading.

I was told that this machine was part of a group that came out of a shop in Indiana, where it appeared that it had spent its entire life. It appears to have been pretty well-maintained--at least mechanically--seemingly remaining intact, with one repaired part, and a missing pulley.

No model number, nor serial number to be found, so far.

Note the similarities to the Redin Ekstrom edge sander that I posted previously: http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=19223.

Note also both the similarities and differences when compared to its successor, the Ekstrom Carlson 112.

A very early and interesting machine.

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Comments: View from the bow
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Comments: Three-quarter view
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Comments: Manufacturer's casting
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Comments: Badge--a little worse for wear
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Comments: Belt tensioning for oscillating mechanism
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Comments: Interior showing tensioner and main oscillating pulley
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