Photo Index - C. H. Besly & Co. - Double Disc Sander No. 1

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Manufactured/Badged by:
C. H. Besly & Co.
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
C. H. Besly & Co., Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Dan Davis

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Double Disc Sander No. 1
Date of Manufacturer:	1906?
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Last Updated	7/3/2017 4:53:27 PM

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I acquired this sander in North Central Rhode Island. It still has the original pivoting tool rests. It was set up to be a four way sander with sanding discs on the inside and outside of each disc. It has been modified to run on a single phase motor vs belt drive but it runs smoothly and is just a triumph of engineering. Over 100 years old and it runs smooth as can be.

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Comments: adjustable tool rest
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Comments: Pivoting tool rest
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Comments: The No. 1 is still painted on the top
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Comments: 1906 Catalog
Source: Courtesy of Robert B.

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