Photo Index - C. O. & A. D. Porter Co. - 5' tall Shaper

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Manufactured/Badged by:
C. O. & A. D. Porter Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Shaper, Wood
Machine Size:	5' tall, 800 lbs.
Submitted By:	Jeff Shiplet

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	5' tall Shaper
Date of Manufacturer:	Mid 1900's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	2/14/2006 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

This shaper was in my house when I bought it. The original owner of the house was a gun smith and I assume he used this to make stocks. The machine sits where it's at because it is too heavy to move.

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Comments: Label
Source: My basement

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