Photo Index - Illinois Iron & Bolt Co. - Tire Bender

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Illinois Iron & Bolt Co.
Carpentersville, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	For 30" or larger wheels
Submitted By:	Steve Watkin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Tire Bender
Date of Manufacturer:	circa1900
Serial Number:
Last Updated	6/11/2022 8:16:42 AM

Comments:

Not sure on size. Could be No. 2 as it will easily accept 3 1/2" wide tire, in fact, it would accommodate 4 1/4". Definitely not a No. 2 1/2 for 6" wide. It is marked T 12 1/4 R which makes me wonder if it could be a No. 2 1/4. Further research required.

Photo 1:

Comments: bender with handle
Source: Steve's iphone

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Photo 2:

Comments: handle position 2
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Photo 3:

Comments: roller open and Vulcan Brand
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Photo 4:

Comments: H. Channon Co. catalog #80 1916
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Comments: roller capacity-4.25" (with clearance)
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