Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - Foot Powered Polisher and Grinder

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	6 inch wheeels
Submitted By:	Ed Hobbs

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Foot Powered Polisher and Grinder
Date of Manufacturer:	ca 1890
Serial Number:	NA
Last Updated	2/7/2016 5:52:23 PM

Comments:

Came from an estate via an online auction. Table has been "modified" and the rear legs have the original cross pieces broken out and replaced with steel bars. The original Barnes cast iron pedals had been replaced with bicycle pedals. Machine will be fully restored and a final picture posted here as a later date. Plans are to start a thread describing the restoration process. This machine used individual ball bearings in the lower pedal mount. Additional information on the Barnes line of grinders can be found at www.footpoweredmachinery.com.

Photo 1:

Comments: Side view with end and back of table cut off - note replaced bicycle pedals
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Photo 2:

Comments: Front view showing "modified top"
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Photo 3:

Comments: View from side with pedal and sprocket removed showing individual ball bearings
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Comments: View of other side with original Barnes burnt red color
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