Photo Index - Joseph Côté, Inc. - Model 212

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Joseph Côté, Inc.
St-Éphrem Beauce, QC, Canada

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mortising Machine
Machine Size:	<1"
Submitted By:	Art Shaw

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 212
Date of Manufacturer:	circa 1950
Serial Number:	S-142
Last Updated	5/22/2013 10:37:58 PM

Comments:

I bought this machine near Chesterville Ontario in June 2011. I saw a photo on an auction sale bill and bid by telephone, then went the next day to collect it. There was a skid-steer loader on location, so we took the upper part off to transport it in an open trailer. It has been in two pieces ever since, until last winter when I rigged up a hoist in the shop and lifted the top half until I could slide the base under it. I have just completed the clean up and reassemble and tune up. It is not restored, but it works fine in every way and is in better shape than some other things in my shop, so further work is not a priority. There were no chisaels with it, and the only collett was too big for the chisels I had, so I had to get a smaller collett made at a local shop. It worked perfect.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front view. It has both foot pedal and lever action.
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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Photo 2:

Comments: Rear view and motor. There is a complete name and location in raised letters on the back side against the wall.
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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Comments: The X & Y movement handwheels are concentric.
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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Comments: There is no return spring, only this counterweight that raises as the chisel comes down.
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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Comments: I don't think the motor is original. It's a maker I had not heard of.
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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Comments: Serial # on the table top at the left side
Source: Photo by Art Shaw

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