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The Old Machine is a blog journal dedicated to American-made, cast-iron vintage woodworking machinery.
My goal is to inspire others to see vintage tools and machines not only as a great way to get work done but also as works of art and pieces of history.
I collect, salvage, refurbish and restore pieces of machinery that catch my eye or that simply cry out for help. I’ve found all for very low prices, especially compared to the alternatives that they’re selling over at Home Depot. Go ahead and read up on any of my tools that interest you, i hope you enjoy seeing what a little time and energy can do to that old rusty thing sitting in some one’s back yard.
-TheOldMachine.com
Wanted
The following is a list of machines that I am looking for. Contact me if you have one of them for sale or know where one is, preferably near the west coast.
Wanted: Moak No. 7 Spindle Shaper - I’ve been looking for a Moak Shaper for a while. If you have one on the west coast for sale, let me know!
Wanted: State B-4 Oscillating Spindle Sander (OSS)
Wanted: State, Max, or Oliver Disc Sander
Wanted: Eckstrom Carlson Oscillating (or non) Edge Sander
Wanted: Moak, Northfield or Porter 12″ - 36″ 3-Toed Direct Drive Jointer
Wanted: Oliver 232-D, 270-D or 260-D Table Saw
Wanted: Oliver 36″ 116-D or 416-D Bandsaw
Wanted: Oliver Oilstone Tool Grinder
Wanted: Emmert or Oliver Patternmaker’s Vice