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Bentel, Margedant & Co.
Hamilton, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	Up to 12" cutter head
Submitted By:	Mike Mantel

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Universal woodworker
Date of Manufacturer:	1870's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	12/7/2009 7:44:22 AM

Comments:

Acquired on ebay Dec 23, 2003 in its birth place of Hamilton Ohio
Actually the first and most expensive purchase to date
This is the most complete example of this machine known to exist.
Machine was totally rebuilt , motor mount added , original babbits remain.
7.5 Hp 208 Volt 3 phase , changed over to a AB 609 Manual starter .
It's features are:
Front Infeed table can be moved back and forward 6" and up and down 4"
Back outfeed table can be moved back and forward 6" .
Originally came with over 30 different cutterheads including
square heads , clam shell heads and round heads
Standard 1 & 13/16" arbor shaft for heads
Fence can be mounted on angle , and is adjustable 0 to 45 degree's
Machine weighs in over 2000 lbs , babbits are in great/Mint shape
Some heads have been sold off in the recent years

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Source: Mike Mantel

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Comments: with some cutter heads
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Comments: In feed end
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