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   DJK | Apr 16, 2004 03:29pm | #1

   I have a JA Fay & Egan miter trimmer manufactured in 1924. Foot pedal, all cast iron, that will trim up to 6 1/2" wide. Very accurate and leaves a smooth cut.

   DJK

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   bfeng7 | Apr 17, 2004 04:21pm | #2

   That's basically similar to what I saw in this frame shop.

   Do you mind if I ask how you found it and about what it sold for?

   John

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   DJK | Apr 18, 2004 04:56pm | #3

   I found it at the local lumber yard. Went to purchase 1200 bf. of Khaya and in the back corner of the warehouse sat a bunch of machinery. The stuff had been there collecting dust/rust for 18 years after they moved to this location. They said it was all useless equipment that would never be utilized again. Made them an offer of $300 for the PM 221 planer, Delta 25" Unidrill, Moak 36" bandsaw and they threw in miter trimmer. It's complete and operational except for a broken handle for the fence adjuster.

   DJK

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   dirtstirrer | Apr 20, 2004 04:24am | #4

   Holy !@#!@ DJK, I hope you feel guilty at least!Steve

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   alanplanesaw | Apr 21, 2004 12:11am | #5

   What was the brand of the trimmer?  How does it work?  Sounds like an interesting piece of equipment.  Anything similar still made today?

   Thanks,

   Alan - planesaw

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   eddiefromAustralia | Apr 21, 2004 08:59am | #6

   Alan,

   They're still made.

   Here's one I looked up on the internet that gives the idea.

   http://www.tech-mark.com/morso-fc.htm

   Upper blade is connedted to the foot pedal and moves down when the foot pedal is pressed.

   Cheers,

   eddie

   Edited 4/21/2004 2:29 am ET by eddie (aust)