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The Weedsport Cast Iron Mitre Machine

An e-mail received 6/99 by the library (ed./note)
I attach pictures of the cast iron mitre machine patented by J.J. Cowell in 1889, and marked "Standard/Weedsport, N.Y."

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I am a long time tool collector, and I can assure you that this machine is probably the most aesthetically pleasing and well machined mitre box I have ever seen. Miter machines are usually the simplest of mundane, boxy lumps of iron.

A MITRE BOX or MITRE MACHINE is a device used with a large backsaw for cutting angle or mitre cuts on wooden mouldings used for matching corners on picture frames, furniture trim or house trim. The angle cut can vary from 90 degrees to 45 degrees or less.

I send this as a contribution to the library since it is now easy with my digital camera and the computer. A display of the pictures would be of interest because of the unusual nature of this tool.

If anyone has a desire to sell one of these units, I will always be interested in buying it for a very fair price. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer.


Frank Kosmerl, Rochester, N.Y.
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