1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class 7.: Weston and Horner
1738. WESTON and HORNER, 80 Whitecross Street, London.
Patent self-feeding mortising machine.
This machine, which the inventor has had in private use for about twelve months, has been found to possess great advantages over those commonly employed, as will be readily apparent on examining it, and witnessing it in action. The bed, on which the material to be mortised is placed, is permanently fixed; the chisel- holder being raised or lowered, to suit its breadth. The "wedging" is obtained by inclining the chisel, which, being self-oiled at every incision, involves the least possible degree of force in the operation. The "feed," or shifting of the material, is effected by means of a semi-self-acting arrangement. The machine is worked by a treadle, and is adapted for mortising, boring, drilling, dovetailing, etc.
It will be sold at prices varying, according to finish and completeness, from £7-10s. to £15-0