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Manufactured/Badged by:
Copco, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	20"
Submitted By:	Barry Stup

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Porter Hydracut 47-A-30-L
Date of Manufacturer:	1985
Serial Number:	85-0009
Last Updated	7/14/2016 5:39:52 PM

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COPCO is CO Porter

The 47A line of "Hydracuts" were in most every rough mill chop line in furniture factories in the post war boom time.
This machine has a rare 30" stroke.
This 47A-30L is a Left hand machine.
Most were 20" stroke, ideal in plants.

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Comments: direct drive 10 HP arbor motors, long head frame slides out on bearing by long hydraulic cylinder.
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Comments: 18" blade standard
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Comments: the 30" has lengthened frame for longer stroke. stops on adjusting rod at top
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Comments: business end. lever for stroke adjustment, early machines had foot switches, later upgrades to double palm buttons - much safer
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Comments: Hydaulic pack - "Hydracut"
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Comments: infeed and outfeed tables and stock length stop rod
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