Photo Index - Van Norman Machine Tool Co. - Model 650 Valve Guide Reborer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Van Norman Machine Tool Co.
Springfield, MA

True Manufacturer:
Van Norman Machine Tool Co., Springfield, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:
Submitted By:	Jeff Joslin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 650 Valve Guide Reborer
Date of Manufacturer:
Serial Number:	1368
Last Updated	4/1/2026 6:18:15 PM

Comments:

This machine is/was listed for sale in the Vintage Machinery Classified Ads section. Since this model is not represented in our Photo Index I obtained permission from the seller to preserve the photos here.

Machine is a Model 650 Valve Guide Reboring Machine which was patented by John Parry of Orillia, Ontario. It was manufactured by Ingenious Devices, Ltd., of Orillia, and distributed by Van Norman.

Photo 1:

Comments: Overall view. The machine is based on a drill press. Not sure what model of drill it is.
Source: Janet Martignetti

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Photo 2:

Comments: Label #1: Ingenious Devices, patents CA-747,645 and US-3,333,487.
Source: Janet Martignetti

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Photo 3:

Comments: Van Norman label.
Source: Janet Martignetti

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Photo 4:

Comments: The red bars support the cylinder head on the table of the drill press.
Source: Janet Martignetti

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Comments: Collection of reamers plus a few bushings . The reamers take the valve guides to exact size.
Source: Janet Martignetti

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Photo 6:

Comments: Don't know what this is. May be unrelated.
Source: Janet Martignetti

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