Photo Index - H. B. Smith Machine Co. - Type 225?

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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:	Tenoning Machine
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Submitted By:	Roger Birkhead

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Type 225?
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1900-1910
Serial Number:	115
Last Updated	10/2/2007 9:49:09 AM

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. Most of the machinery has been converted to electric motor drive (3-phase), but most of the old pulleys were saved and still with the machines.
This machine has an interesting clue to help date it. Previous operators have signed their names and dated on the dust collector (photo included). The earliest date was from March 26, 1902 (A. G. Grissom?)and the latest date was from 1946. Other dates and names include: Jan (or Jun?)4, 1909; J. D. Haden Aug 1, 1921; J. A. Johnston July 13th 1925; J. C. Duncan Jan 18, 1929; and J. J. Barbee (?) Aug 22, 1939. There are some others but that was all my young eyes could decipher. What a treasure to find though!

Serial number stenciled on.

Photo 1:

Comments: Operator Side
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Photo 2:

Comments: Name Cast in Frame and stenciled serial number
Source: Roger Birkhead

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Comments: Dust collector hood with names
Source: Roger Birkhead

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