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Manufactured/Badged by:
Woodworkers Tool Works
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mortising Machine
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Submitted By:	James Molloy

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Hollow chisel mortiser
Date of Manufacturer:	1920s
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	1/22/2026 9:34:05 AM

Comments:

Bought in Cortland, NY. The sticker on the side says "MANUFACTURED BY WOODWARD MACH CO 309 E. SECOND STREET, CINCINNATI OHIO" but admin pointed me to Woodworkers Tool Works. I cant find any other maker's marks on the machine. Motor brace says "THLEHEM" which is assume to be Bethlehem steel. Chuck is 1/2" bore, collar/set pin style, each collar drilled out to snugly fit an auger shank. I got a couple collars which look like they're homemade from clevis pins. Chisel shank size is 5/8".

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Comments: shows pulley mechanism
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Comments: Check mechanism. Auger shank held in by collar and set pin in 1/2" bore
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Comments: Homemade collar for auger shank. 1/2" OD.
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