Photo Index - Nels J. Billstrom - Clamp Carrier

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Nels J. Billstrom
Rockford, IL

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

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Clamp Carrier
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1900-1910
Serial Number:	736
Last Updated	9/25/2007 5:02:41 PM

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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 is one of the coolest pieces of equipment I have seen in a while! This thing allows you to clamp up about 15 full size doors at once. there is a long foot treadle that releases to allow the next set of clamps to rotate into position. If only I had the space to keep a beast like this...

Photo 1:

Comments: Operator side. Notice the 6 ft door off to the left for scale
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 2:

Comments: Shot of the legs
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 3:

Comments: Nameplate with serial number
Source: Roger Birkhead

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