Photo Index - MacGregor, Gourlay Co. - Gould pattern mortiser

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Manufactured/Badged by:
MacGregor, Gourlay Co.
Galt, ON

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mortising Machine
Machine Size:	N/a
Submitted By:	Ken Crossley

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Gould pattern mortiser
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:
Last Updated	10/16/2013 2:23:53 PM

Comments:

I purchased the machine approximately 5 years ago from a retired contractor in Moncton New Brunswick. He had used the machine in his business for a number of years but could not provide any history on its origins.

Photo 1:

Comments: This is the manufacturers label attached to one of the legs
Source: Self

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Photo 2:

Comments: Picture shows the wood board used as the return spring for the foot pedal. Th board is tensioned with a large wing nut
Source: Self

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