machine; planing

Maker
MacLellan, P & W Group
Description
Extremely large planing machine with cast iron frame, painted black. On the arch is moulded ”MACLELLAN”.
Used at Falkirk Iron Works to shape large castings. The cutter remained fixed while the large flat bed travelled back and forwards underneath. The Company purchased it in 1925 for just under £1,000.
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Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Glasgow (Council Area)
Signature & date
moulding:bed:"P. and W. MACLELLAN/ GLASGOW/ MACLELLAN"
moulding:side:”MACLELLAN”
stamping:label:PLANT/ NO 22”
Associated person
Associated place
Falkirk Iron Works/Grahams Rd/Grahamston/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 6m (L 19' 8 1/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 2m 60cm (W 8' 6 3/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 2m 80cm (H 9' 2 1/4")
Restriction
Access restriction
Accession number
1977-071-001

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