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Manufactured/Badged by:
Witherby, Rugg & Richardson
Worcester, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Drill Press
Machine Size: 1-5/16" spindle 9' tall
Submitted By: Patrick Haire
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: wooden post mount
Date of Manufacturer: 1880's
Serial Number: none
Last Updated 10/10/2006 12:00:00 AM

Comments:
It was located in Smith Lumber Millwork Shop, Fall River, Mass. Post is 8 x 8" timber, made up of 4 2" x 8" ash planks premortised. Original finish. In working condition. Was unsure that wooden spring was original until finding etching in Kirkwood catalog.

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Comments: overall view
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Photo 2:

Comments: spring & i.d. tag
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Photo 3:

Comments: etching from catalog T.S. Kirkwood Iron and Woodworing Machinery 1881
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