Photo Index - New Britain Machine Co. - Chain Mortiser

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Manufactured/Badged by:
New Britain Machine Co.
New Britain, CT

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mortising Machine
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Submitted By:	Roger Birkhead

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Chain Mortiser
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1900-1920
Serial Number:	2819
Last Updated	9/25/2007 4:49:23 PM

Comments:

This machine was a part of a group of woodworking tools originally used by the National Showcase Company of Columbus Georgia. In 1953-54 it was purchased by Charles Howell and his brother who set up shop in Phenix City, AL building cabinetry, and displays for the nearby Bickerstaff Brick yards. He closed the shop in 1997.
Wording cast into guard above chain reads "RUN THE CHAIN SLACK".

Photo 1:

Comments: Operator Side
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 2:

Comments: Name Cast in Frame
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 3:

Comments: Nameplate with patent dates (notice space left for future patents!?) and serial number
Source: Roger Birkhead

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