- Cretors, a sign painter and candy store owner, was interested in how things worked. His purchase of a steam-powered
peanut roaster inspired him to design an improved roasting machine, says the Popcorn Machine Site. - Cretors added hand-painted details to the outside of his machine, which had "striping ... in gold leaf and color." He also attracted customers with a small clown called the "Toasty Roasty" man, who cranked the peanuts, according to the Peanut King website.
- In 1893, Cretors patented a process for popping popcorn, using a seasoning mix of lard and butter oil. Soon his popcorn was more popular than his peanuts.
- The popcorn machine was featured at the 1893 Colombian Exposition in Chicago. At first, Cretors gave it away, then started a new batch. The aroma of freshly popped corn then attracted new customers.
- The first popcorn machines were built on hand-pulled carts. After 1900, the carts were replaced by horse-drawn wagons.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
One Used 3/4 Lewis Model 11V-FHA High Speed Wire Straightener & Cutoff Line
Specifications:
One Used 3/4 Lewis Model 11V-FHA High Speed Wire Straightener & Cutoff Line, New 1973 s/n - 101-6
3/4" diameter(90,000 psi material)
Maximum cut-off length - 6 feet
225 FPM
The "V" is for variable stroke cut-off. The variable stroke allowed the customer to cut short pieces, 3.75" long was the shortest on this machine.
Equipped with: Pneumatic feed roll pressure
: Low inertia electric trip
: Flying Shear
: Air Clutch
FOB Bridgeport, CT
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