Photo Index - Buss Machine Works, Inc. - Planer Model DL type 8A

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Buss Machine Works, Inc.
Marlboro, NH; Holland, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Benton Harbor, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Planer, Wood
Machine Size:	30'X7"
Submitted By:	James Chambers

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Planer Model DL type 8A
Date of Manufacturer:	1940's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	6/6/2003 6:40:52 PM

Comments:

This beast has 3 15Hp 3 phase motors. One for upper knives. One for lower knives and one for feed. It has a tag from the U.S.Navy stating the year of purchase (1941)and amount of purchase ($7101.59). As you can see from the photo, it has a bit of rust but is in good running condition. I spent the first 3 days troubleshooting the start switches and solenoids...but it runs great now. The infeed has 4 speeds..speed one is about what i am used to when using a planer..rather slow. Speed 4 almost throws the boards out.
It is a work in progress at Delmont Sawmill in Delmont New Jersy (856-785-1018).

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Comments: Infeed side...notice all cast
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Comments: outfeed side
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Comments: The data tags
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