Photo Index - American Machinery Co. (Grand Rapids) - No. 4 Universal Trimmer (early type)

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Manufactured/Badged by:
American Machinery Co. (Grand Rapids)
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Universal Trimmer
Machine Size:	Big & heavy!
Submitted By:	Jeff McVey

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 4 Universal Trimmer (early type)
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1900
Serial Number:	4079 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	4/7/2017 7:36:50 PM

Comments:

This machine was sold on eBay 5/29/05 for $650.00. Photos reproduced here with the seller's permission. Of the three early-type No. 4's known, this is the only one equipped with the optional stand. It also still has the rare triangle gauges. These early No. 4's are essentially giant-size No. 1's.

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Comments: front view
Source: eBay photo

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Comments: rear view
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Comments: patent date
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