Photo Index - Crescent Machine Co. - Hollow Chisel Mortiser

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

True Manufacturer:
Crescent Machine Co., Leetonia, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mortising Machine
Machine Size:
Submitted By:	Karl J. Shields

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Hollow Chisel Mortiser
Date of Manufacturer:	10 June 1949
Serial Number:	(View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	4/10/2003 8:47:22 AM

Comments:

I purchased this Crescent/Rockwell mortiser in the summer of 2002 from a machinery dealer in Chicago that Pat O. had recommended. It is missing the front clamp assemmbly, and does not have the more desireable rack-and-pinion traversing table, but was immediately ready to put into service. It could probably use some new paint and other cosmetic touching-up, but mechanically it is in great shape.

Mr. Keeting at J. E. S. was able to provide a solid date of manufacture, and even the identity of the original purchaser: it was sold to the U. S. Navy at Great Lakes Naval Station on 10 June 1949.

Outfitted with a Greenlee chisel and bit set, this beastie will make 3/4-inch square mortises in almost anything without breaking a sweat.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front
Source: My digital camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: Serial No. CA 1110
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Comments: Profile shot--note the funky C-H rocker power switch.
Source: My digital camera

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