Photo Index - Ekstrom, Carlson & Co. - Mod. 156 Overarm Router

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Ekstrom, Carlson & Co.
Rockford, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Overarm Router
Machine Size:	1/2" collet
Submitted By:	Robert M. Vaughan

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Mod. 156 Overarm Router
Date of Manufacturer:	1950's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	5/6/2003 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

This restoration was done in 1985. The machine was converted to single phase , painted, restored, with new precision bearings . It used a constant flow-through lubricant system. The table raised into the bit by way of a foot pedal. Weight was 750 lbs, speet 22,000 RPM.

Photo 1:

Comments: Before restoration
Source: scanned photo from Bob Vaughan's collection

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Photo 2:

Comments: After restoration (lousy photo)
Source: Scanned photo from Bob Vaughan's collection

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