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Proof of the earliest Work Station finally found

Damon Crowe January 14, 2018

There had been stories of a Workbench built by Balcrank, but not till this week did we have an image or any more information.

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We found this ad in a 1940 "Shields Harper" Service Equipment Catalog.  Look at all the details and specs!

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