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Sat Mar 27 19:19:02 2004

Dave,  I've seen those kick presses used to seat rivets on the old brake
shoes before adhesives came along that would do the job.

Ralph

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From: "Dave Brown" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 6:18 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Auctions

> Went to a farm consignment auction today.  Mostly big equipment, but some
> little stuff too.  No anvils or forges.  But I did pick up two motors (2hp
> and 3hp) that should come in handy.  Also picked up a nice bottle jack for
> the asking.
>
> Also picked up a "fastening machine" by United-Carr Fastener Co,
> Boston.  It seems to be a sort of kick press for setting rivets, possibly
> for harness makers.  I need to do a little research.  Even if the press
> isn't useful or have any resale potential, at least the table it's mounted
> to is worth more than I paid.  So, I'll have made out OK in any event.
>
> Dave B
>
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