Photo Index - Oliver Machinery Co. - No 1 Trimmer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Universal Trimmer
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Submitted By:	Alec Walker

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No 1 Trimmer
Date of Manufacturer:	1897 Patent
Serial Number:	11069 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	5/13/2018 2:11:29 PM

Comments:

I bought this around 10 years ago (2007/8) from a cabinet maker who is a family friend. He had bought it when he finished his apprenticeship around 1950. He in turn had bought it from his teacher (also a cabinet maker) who was retiring who said he had bought it in Manchester, England. I'm guessing that would have been around 1910 or a little earlier. Not sure how the serial numbers work so any thoughts on that (or how it came to be in the UK) would be appreciated. I work as a carpenter and use it regularly. Apart from sharpening the blades, It's been faultless while I've been using it.

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Comments: No 1 Trimmer
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Comments: No 1 Trimmer Reverse
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Comments: No 1 Trimmer underside
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Comments: No 1 Trimmer cog & handle
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Comments: Patent date plate Feb 23/97
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Comments: No 1 trimmer seriel number
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