Photo Index - Pittsburgh-Erie Saw Corp. - PESCO Cutlery Sharpener

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Pittsburgh-Erie Saw Corp.
Pittsburgh, PA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:
Submitted By:	Reuben Deumling

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	PESCO Cutlery Sharpener
Date of Manufacturer:	1958 or later
Serial Number:
Last Updated	2/26/2025 11:38:47 PM

Comments:

This little belt grinder is part of a line of knife sharpening machines produced by a series of companies chronicled at the link under the History tab here.
Erie Saw Corporation -> Pittsburgh-Erie Saw Corporation (PESCO) -> Keene Cutting Services -> Kasko Corporation: http://www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=493&tab=0
Kasco/Hook Eye models have one idler and one driven wheel, whereas the PESCO model shown here has two idlers. The required belt for the PESCO is also longer (25-1/8" vs 24"). Belts can be ordered from KASCO https://www.kasco.com/prod-176-3-387-253/120-grit-sharpening-belt-for-pe-sharpener-1-1-2-x-25-box-of-8.htm

https://www.kasco.com/218/about-history.htm

Photo 1:

Comments: Operator's side
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Photo 2:

Comments: With side door removed showing idler arrangement & knife holding fixture
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Photo 3:

Comments: Left side showing angle adjustment for knife positioning
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Photo 4:

Comments: 3" belt that was much more affordable - split
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Comments: Belt number
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Photo 6:

Comments: Back side of sharpener
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