hendeyman
Stainless
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2005
- Location
- elfrida arizona usa
I was wondering if any forum members have had any experience working on Brainerd
Universal Milling Machines (Circa 1890). I would like to get copies of any literature that
maybe available regarding the machines and the accessories. These machines have a
table constructed similar to a standard plain milling machine, the tables are not capable of
being rotated. It would appear that all angular work is handled by positioning the accessor-
ies. I am curious about the application of the accessories. The main reason for this request
is the fact that I recently acquired one of these millers, along with a 16 inch Smith and Mills
shaper (circa 1920). I was asked to remove these from an old building by the new owner, who wanted this "junk" hauled away. I had to pay him less than scrap for this privilege.
Every now and again, we preservationist get a break.
Hendeyman
PS: At a later date Becker and Brainerd merged.
Universal Milling Machines (Circa 1890). I would like to get copies of any literature that
maybe available regarding the machines and the accessories. These machines have a
table constructed similar to a standard plain milling machine, the tables are not capable of
being rotated. It would appear that all angular work is handled by positioning the accessor-
ies. I am curious about the application of the accessories. The main reason for this request
is the fact that I recently acquired one of these millers, along with a 16 inch Smith and Mills
shaper (circa 1920). I was asked to remove these from an old building by the new owner, who wanted this "junk" hauled away. I had to pay him less than scrap for this privilege.
Every now and again, we preservationist get a break.
Hendeyman
PS: At a later date Becker and Brainerd merged.