Photo Index - Ford-Smith Machine Co., Ltd. - ?

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Ford-Smith Machine Co., Ltd.
Hamilton, ON

True Manufacturer:
Ford-Smith Machine Co., Ltd., Hamilton, ON

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Jason Ribeiro

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	?
Date of Manufacturer:
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Last Updated	12/18/2021 1:10:20 PM

Comments:

The previous owner found it in their shed when they bought their property, so unfortunately they didn't know any history behind it. It is a small, but heavy grinder with a cast iron base, greased bushings, and a belt drive. Someone has added slotted rails to the motor mount on the back of the machine.

Unfortunately there are two locations where I can see tags or data plates previously existed. I found one other such grinder out in the wild and it was missing all tagging, so I still have no idea what model this is. I find the design to be unusual and I'm wondering if it was a very early offering of a small grinder by Ford Smith? I'm not sure what the original colour was but in some areas I can see black paint underneath.

It's in operating condition and I am using it presently.

Photo 1:

Comments: Top front
Source: Taken by me

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Comments: Left side
Source: Taken by me

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Photo 3:

Comments: Rear, note the handle (added or orginal?)
Source: Taken by me

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Comments: Right side. Visible is a previous tag location
Source: Taken by me

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Comments: The one remaining tag. Visible is another tag location underneath.
Source: Taken by me

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Source: Taken by me

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