Arky of Toast

Greg Byrd.Arky of Toast :

Perforator is being operated by Reed of State of Being. Greg was kind enough to send the perforator pictures and information about  perforators #3 & #4



What make is it? Rosback

Do you know how old it is?  Made in Chicago, Pat. 1888, but probably assembled about 1900,as the serial number is 4042

Please tell me how it works? for example, is it electric or manual?  manual

Does it have a handle, or foot pedal?.  foot pedal

Straight pins?,Rotary Wheel?   straight-line 

Is it table top or stand up?. stand up

How much does it weigh?   about 300 pounds assembled

 Did you refinish it? rebuild it? purchase extra parts etc.. 

 It was stored in a wet space so was badly rusted.  I completely refurbished it, 

by disassembling it, cleaning the cast iron with a wire brush and the steel parts 

with Rustoleum.  I then repainted with an outdoor paint for metal, lubricated the 

few moving parts, and reassembled it.  The whole process took less than 4 hours, as this is a fairly simple machine.

Have you done any upkeep?   Not since initially refurbishing it.

How long have you had it?   Nearly 10 years

Where did you find it?   It came out from the Midwest.