Photo Index - H. B. Smith Machine Co. - Chisel Mortiser Type 264-B

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Manufactured/Badged by:
H. B. Smith Machine Co.
Lowell, MA; Smithville, NJ

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

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Chisel Mortiser Type 264-B
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1900-1910
Serial Number:	1768
Last Updated	4/3/2014 3:38:31 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.
This beautiful machine stands over 8 ft tall. Though it looks like there is only one foot petal there are two. One operates a power chisel in the middle and the other operates a drill for pre-boring hardwoods to the left.

Photo 1:

Comments: Wish there was something in there for scale...
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 2:

Comments: Name cast in frame, nameplate and decal can also be seen
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 3:

Comments: Nameplate with serial number and top of decal
Source: Roger Birkhead

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