Peterson Products, Projects
Mr Pete and his brother had an enterprising side business of selling plaster patterns that could be cast for projects and the blueprints to go with them. Some of the blueprints and casting instructions have survived and are being made available to anyone who wants them. These are listed below. To download the PDF document click the image to the left of the description. I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Mr. Lyle Peterson for sharing these with the rest of us.
Foundry Pattern Brochure
The foundry pattern brochure shows the available patterns that were available and some information about the related projects below.
Peterson Products Brochure
A two page PDF showing all of the Peterson Projects including teaching aids and foundry patterns.
Pattern Making and Casting Instruction
A page detailing how to mold and cast the project patterns.
Arbor Press
10" High Arbor Press.
Band Sander
13" High, Uses 1" x 42" abrasive belt.
Bench Vice (3 1/2" Jaw)
3-1/2" Wide Jaw
C-Clamp
7" long.
Disc Sander
10" Disc.
HackSaw
This is a hand hacksaw frame project.
Large Drill Press Vice
4" Wide Jaw.
Oscillating Steam Engine
A basic oscillating steam enghine.
Small Drill Press Vice
2-3/8" Wide Jaw
Universal Motor Base
Used to convert salvaged appliance motors (which are often without bases) into useful shop motors.