Photo Index - MacGregor, Gourlay Co. - Model TG,

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MacGregor, Gourlay Co.
Galt, ON

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mortising Machine
Machine Size:	bit sizes to 3/4"
Submitted By:	Art Shaw

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model TG,
Date of Manufacturer:	1880-90
Serial Number:	12544
Last Updated	11/21/2009 6:52:50 PM

Comments:

This machine was acquired as a museum piece by the Bellrock Mill museum in the 1980s. The picture was taken in May 2005 at the preview for the auction of the museum, and I was able to buy it at the auction 2 weeks later. Originally it was a reciprocating type mortiser, as shown in the catalogue cut below, but without the optional boring attachment shown on the cut. It has been converted to a hollow chisel mortiser by what appears to be a factory made conversion kit. The flywheel with crank pin has been removed and replaced with a brass bevel gear. The connecting rod and reciprocating shaft were removed and replaced with a one piece revolving shaft with an additional bearing and gutta-percha pinion gear to drive off the brass bevel gear. A drill-type chuck and a holder for the hollow chisel complete the conversion. The fast and loose pulleys at the top have been replaced, the originals were bigger. Note the serial number is painted on the side, so it would not survive a repaint. It is 8' 4" tall, so the only place it will stand up is in my shop. I don't intend to use it, but it takes up so much real estate that it is easier to keep it standing in the shop than have it laying down in the barn.

Photo 1:

Comments: There's 50 lbs of cast iron in that foot pedal
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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Photo 2:

Comments: This shows the reciprocating chisel mechanism that was original on my machine. Mine never had the boring attachment.
Source: Photocopy by Richard Mosher

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Photo 3:

Comments: Serial number painted on the side.
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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Comments: conversion from reciprocating motion to revolving motion including brass gears and a third bearing at the top.
Source: photo by Art Shaw

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