Photo Index - Crescent Machine Co. - No. 163 Serial No. 42641

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Crescent Machine Co.
Leetonia, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	16"
Submitted By:	Danny Buie

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 163 Serial No. 42641
Date of Manufacturer:	1930s ?
Serial Number:	(View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	6/12/2005 4:40:56 PM

Comments:

I aquired this machine from the internet auction for Yorktowne Lumber, York, Pa. The former owner, Mr. Fred Smythe said that the jointer was probably new when Mr. Chester Zinn started Yorktowne Lumber in the 30s. In 1972 shortly after Mr. Smythe bought the place rain from hurricane Agnes flooded the creek nearby and this jointer and everything else was under 5 of water. Within two weeks he had everything dried out and running again. The jointer is complete with fence, and all the knobs. The cutterhead has four knives. There is an aftermarket guard. The babbit bearings are tight and the machine has a 3 HP electric motor of the same vintage. The dealers label and a decal were behind the electrical boxes. The label reads: William E. Duff York, Pa. Tokyo Japan Jacksonville, Fla. 50 Church St., New York City.

Photo 1:

Comments: First shavings in Baton Rouge
Source: My camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: Table and Fence after minior cleaning
Source: auction site

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Comments: Dealer Label and Decal
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