Fox Machine Co. Serial Number Registry - Universal Trimmer No. 12628

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Fox Machine Co.
Grand Rapids, MI; Jackson, MI

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	12628
Machine Type:	Universal Trimmer
Machine Description:	No, 6A
Owner:	Tony Cruz
Manufacture Date:	Circa 1901
Notes:	Purchased on a well known on line auction site. The trimmer is functional and complete but the table is heavily pitted. It is large and weighs in at just over 100 lbs. with the handle. The footprint is 14" x 28", 9 1/2" high and has a wingspan of 36 1/2". Tha handle is 29" long and has what resembles a quillion or two little wings. I initially thought they were to limit the stroke of the handle so as to not bust your knuckles, but not so. Does any one know their purpose? (att Jeff McVey). It's my guess they're stops to limit the carriage travel, but not to prevent knuckle damage - JM

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