Photo Index - Wells-Index Corp. - Index Model 40H Knee Mill

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Wells-Index Corp.
Jackson, MI; Three Rivers, MI; Muskegon, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mill, Vertical
Machine Size:	7x32
Submitted By:	Louis Schoolkate

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Index Model 40H Knee Mill
Date of Manufacturer:	Est. 1940's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	12/18/2025 9:31:24 PM

Comments:

This was found abandoned in a barn by the previous owner. It was cleaned up, repowered and rebuilt. Everything including the tilting head and power feeds work as they should.

Photo 1:

Comments: Left side view
Source: Self

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Photo 2:

Comments: Right side showing power feed and trip stop
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