Photo Index - Seymour & Whitlock - Miter trimmer

Machinery Photo Index

Manufactured/Badged by:
Seymour & Whitlock
Newark, NJ

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Universal Trimmer
Machine Size:	2" x 2"
Submitted By:	Harold Carlson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Miter trimmer
Date of Manufacturer:	Patented Aug 17, 1878
Serial Number:	unknown
Last Updated	3/22/2016 4:43:09 PM

Comments:

I purchased this machine at a flea market for $10.00. The seller wasn't sure what it was. Took it home, disassembled it, cleaned and painted the metal parts, and sharpened the blades. The existing base was trashed. Made a new maple base patterned from the old one. The funny looking triangles in the base throat cover the blade edges in the down position. prior to installing them, I discovered how sharp they were when I cleared a chip from a test piece, and lightly brushed past them, and sliced the tip of my finger. Live and learn.

Photo 1:

Comments: trimmer as purchased
Source: HP 318

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 2:

Comments: trimmer handle
Source: hp 318

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 3:

Comments: Ready to trim
Source: hp 318

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 4:

Comments: blades in up position
Source: HP318

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 5:

Comments: finished at last
Source: HP 318

Direct Link
IMG Code