Photo Index - Solem Machine Co. - 2 drum sander

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Solem Machine Co.
Rockford, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	37"
Submitted By:	Roger Birkhead

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	2 drum sander
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1910-1920
Serial Number:
Last Updated	11/30/2007 12:41:37 PM

Comments:

This machine was a part of a group of woodworking tools originally used by the Snellings Lumber Co. Phenix City. 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 a massive machine and the two motors must draw a good bit of juice. It has a tag that reads "Sold By Battey Machine Co. Rome GA" on the outfeed side (not shown in pictures)

Photo 1:

Comments: Infeed side
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 2:

Comments: Right hand side
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 3:

Comments: Left hand side, note the size of the motors
Source: Roger Birkhead

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