Hamilton Two Rivers Wisconsin Drafting Table

Edward hamilton founded the original hamilton factory called j e.

Hamilton two rivers wisconsin drafting table.

Original hamilton drafting table from the 1930s60 x 36 in32 to 40 in height j e. Wood type was ideal for newspaper and poster headlines requiring large sizes of lettering that were impractical to produce. Hamilton holly wood type company in 1880 and within 20 years became the largest manufacturer of wood type in the united states. I have to remind myself don t.

Large solid wood drafting table on a metal base with drawers. This is part 4 so make sure you start at the beginning with his first post. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Final sanding stain application and protective varnish finish well i m in this project about a month already and i can kind of see the finish line.

A sturdy well constructed tilt top. Hamilton laboratory solutions 825 east albert drive manitowoc wi 54220. The table top is 1 thick and raises up down with a metal screw lever. Antique vintage industrial 1930 s hamilton champion drafting table by the hamilton manufacturing co.

It was built in two rivers wi. An oak wood mid century drafting table from hamilton two rivers wisconsin serial number 45j1 j6310 66. Hamilton labs about us products resources distributors terms conditions warranty. Edward hamilton was born in two rivers and lived there until he was in his teens.

60 l x 38 d x 41 h. 2012 was the end of an era in two rivers wisconsin when manufacturing operations at the old hamilton manufacturing plant finally closed their doors. I contacted the library and a hamilton museum there no luck. Two rivers wisconsin feel free to make an offer.

The hamilton company was founded by james edward hamilton in 1880 as a producer of wood products. Follow along as guest blogger doug murray goes through the process of refurbishing an old hamilton drafting table found in a barn. Yes we can ship th from 1048622164. Serial 41j2 j6577 65.

He started making wood type for printing and designed and made industrial furniture. Wwi saw a great need for draftsman and mappers and so his company produced drafting tables for the war effort. Hamilton started the hamilton manufacturing co is two rivers wisconsin in 1889. Don t let it slip away.