Photo Index - Ekstrom, Carlson & Co. - 434

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Ekstrom, Carlson & Co.
Rockford, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Overarm Router
Machine Size:	28" throat
Submitted By:	Chuck Hess

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	434
Date of Manufacturer:	Best guess 50s vintage
Serial Number:	434 627
Last Updated	4/12/2009 11:48:40 PM

Comments:

Ekstrom Carlson 434 Router, Serial # 434 627. 4-12-09
Hey,
Here's a very nice condition router for your viewing pleasure. Machine looks brand new with 1 coat of paint over the original coat. This came from a defense contractor's "carpenter shop" and must have seen very light usage. The speeds are 10,000 and 20,000 RPMs and it looks like this is the model that you have to have a different belt for each speed. I only have the 20,000 RPM belt and she sure runs smooth. She came with a few collets and about a dozen pins. I am not sure what the Alemite pnuematic oil mister was used for but it does not oil the machine's bearings only the workpiece. The spindle has oil cups to the bearings which I filled with Mobile Velocite #6. It does look like the machine was full of hondo dust so they were probably using it for some small kine pattern making.

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Comments: ain't she pretty?
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Comments: Some Tooling
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Comments: Nice Signage
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Comments: Dynamic Balance Motor
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