Does anyone know what this is and what it was for?

[atgreene]

Here's a better video of a newer model, at :37 seconds see if it doesn't look familar.

YouTube - Wood-Mizer Twin Blade Edger

 

[DAY]

Whatever it is, donate it to some historical society, and get a nice tax write-off:thumbsup:

 

[zing]

Here's a better video of a newer model, at :37 seconds see if it doesn't look familar.

YouTube - Wood-Mizer Twin Blade Edger

Yup, it sure does! :laughing:

 

[zing]

Whatever it is, donate it to some historical society, and get a nice tax write-off:thumbsup:

Now that is a very good idea.

 

[Egon]

Still think it was for processing Hemp or Flax stems to prepare them for being turned into fibre.

 

[MikeD74T]

BCP beat me to the post. I like his idea better, and given that it's Maine, it sounds quite plausible. The only thing is, those saw blades don't really look like they're for cutting wood, and the how the 'auger' would fit in still has me stumped. I don't think it would guide a board very straight.

Perhaps that auger is 'floating' and is attached with chains to the hook suspended above it? Able to raise and lower it to accomodate different size boards?

The teeth have been removed from the blade. The circular cutouts would hold adjustable inserts that can be sharpened then adjusted to the same height. MikeD74T
Sawmill Headrig

 

[Speedfreak]

Call American pickers See if they want to buy it. And those old lobster traps.