Photo Index - American Machinery Co. (Grand Rapids) - No. 3 Early Type

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Manufactured/Badged by:
American Machinery Co. (Grand Rapids)
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Universal Trimmer
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Submitted By:	Jim North

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 3 Early Type
Date of Manufacturer:	1897-1898
Serial Number:	3477 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	12/8/2007 10:14:25 AM

Comments:

This Early Type "Oliver" trimmer was tucked away against a side wall in my dad's shop. He doesn't recall exactly when, or from where it was purchased, but it was probably obtained sometime in the 60s.

While removing the paint, I discovered the original Japan Black finish, so I chose to go with glossy black for the restoration. The machine had all of its wood handles, though based on the differences in shape and wood type, a couple had been replaced at some time. Since they were all in fairly good shape, I just cleaned them up and applied a stain and poly finish.

All in all, it cleaned up nicely for a 100+ year old machine.

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