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Building: Machine Shop
Machine Power: belt
HAER Map Key: S
Date Built: unknown
Manufacturer: Lodge and Shipley Machine Tool Company
Model: unknown
Serail Number: unknown

The machine bears the plate of W.E. Shipley, a machine tool agent (reseller)(2). the firmat of the name dates the purchase of this machine tool prior to January 9, 1908 as before that date the "Metalworking Machinery" was not part of the W.E. Shipley corporate name. (1)

This machine was restored to operation by restoration volunteers with Friends of the East Broad Top in 2010. It was used in 2010 and 2011 it machine replacement parts for the EBT combine #14 restoration project.

plate:

THE LODGE & SHIPLEY
MACHINE TOOL CO
CINCINNATI, O. U.S.A.

W.E. SHIPLEY
PHILADELPHIA

(1) - American Machinist January 9 1908 p. 73 (2) - The Iron Age; December 4 1902 p. 57

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