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Manufactured/Badged by:
Parks Woodworking Machine Co.
Cincinnati, OH.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Planer, Wood
Machine Size: 12”
Submitted By: Rick Crider
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Parks, Model 97, 12” planer
Date of Manufacturer: Mid 1970’s
Serial Number: 36668
Last Updated 2/2/2022 2:20:39 PM

Comments:
Acquired January, 2022. Very good, original condition. Sat idle in previous owners backyard shop for about 15 years.

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Comments: Fresh off the truck after rescue. Clean up & inspection begins. Very well pleased thus far.
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Comments: Cutter head & infeed roller detail. First day ‘home’.
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Comments: Serial # 36668
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Comments: Could not be more pleased with the condition of the Dayton 2hp motor. She’s getting fresh bearings & thorough cleaning.
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Comments: Looking up, bottom side of bed.
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Comments: Apparently sold, or at least serviced in Charlotte NC, about 20 miles from her new home.
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