Antique Alta Mortiser Machine Wappat Gear Early Rare Hand Mortising Tool
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:42439268 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Brand: Atlas |
Rare tool for the Wood Working collector.
Atlas Mortiser
Wappart Gear Works
This tool dose not have the 21 June 1927 patent, likely it was made before patent was received. The pat. Number is 1633370
This device is clamped to the edge of a door. The operator rotates the handles, which makes the router cutter rotate and oscillate back and forth. The cutter is advanced into the wood by the operator's chest pushing on the round knob that is similar in appearance a...nd function to the knob on a breast drill.
The brass plaque reads, "ALTA MORTISER / WAPPAT GEAR WORKS PITTSBURGH, PA
Barn Fresh, everything turns and seems to adjust. I have not tried to remove or adjust the wing nuts, but with care it seems like they could be removed. Obviously everything needs a good wire brushing or sandblasting, but perfect condition for a restoration project.
Atlas Mortiser
Wappart Gear Works
This tool dose not have the 21 June 1927 patent, likely it was made before patent was received. The pat. Number is 1633370
This device is clamped to the edge of a door. The operator rotates the handles, which makes the router cutter rotate and oscillate back and forth. The cutter is advanced into the wood by the operator's chest pushing on the round knob that is similar in appearance a...nd function to the knob on a breast drill.
The brass plaque reads, "ALTA MORTISER / WAPPAT GEAR WORKS PITTSBURGH, PA
Barn Fresh, everything turns and seems to adjust. I have not tried to remove or adjust the wing nuts, but with care it seems like they could be removed. Obviously everything needs a good wire brushing or sandblasting, but perfect condition for a restoration project.
