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• • Antique Time Card Machine • •
Made by CINCINNATI TIME RECORDER, Inc. (Now CTR/NY)
Made About 1910 - 1920 We Guess
INCLUDES TIME RECORDER, IT'S CABINET + GREAT CARD STORAGE RACK
42" tall
[ 53 ... 25 cm ]
DESCRIPTION:
♦ Great old time piece from industrial use. Beautiful Heavy Solid Oak Case + Oak and metal storage rack for cards.
♦ The clock is ELECTRIC - there is a two prong plug (not original we think) and thin (18 Ga) power cord.
♦ OPERATION:
- The employee verifies that the correct day of the week is selected by viewing the day wheel [ Photo #10] and/or selecting the correct day with the selector lever just to the left of the day wheel [center of photo #6].
- Day selected is also shown on the day indicator window just the left of the wheel window. [ photo #9 ]
- Then they would place their TIME CARD in the polished steel insert slot [photo 3, 6 or 9].
- Then (s)he would pressed the black metal lever [lower left photo #3].
- The mechanism then rings a bell, and imprints the time on the card.
♦ MECHANISM OPERATION
- The 'day wheel' and 'time wheels' (not shown) are moved by the clock movement.
- The 'day lever' is set manually [ Photo #6 high. Note the light color detents corresponding to positions for each day]. This moves the card insertion slot assembly to the right or left to correspond to columns on the cards (not supplied) so SATURDAY's time is far left on the card, and FRIDAY's is far to the right.
- Connected to the Card Slot Assembly is the 'Day Indicator'. [ photo #9 ] This is NOT the wheel, but a simple pointer to allow users to get the time stamp in the right column.
- The clock also rotates a large (3" diameter) cam [ photo # 8 & edge on in photo #7 ].
- A bar rests on this cam which raises the 'card position stop' [low on photo #6] causing the inserted card to stop going into the slot at varying depths on the 'card holder frame' [Photo # 7 - the light color square through which other mechanism is seen. ]
- This causes the time stamp to imprint higher or lower on the card in proportion to the advancing hours of the day. This cam turns once every 24 hrs.
- Pressing the 'Main Lever' [Left in photo #11. Note: this is an odd angle: 'down' is to the right. ] causes force to build against a spring, then release suddenly.
- This causes a shaft to rotate percussively that strikes one hammer against the card, pressing it against the inked tape which has the 'time wheels' behind it. This imprints the card.
- A second hammer strikes the bell to announce use of the time recorder.
- Activation of the lever also causes a ratcheted wheel to move one position pulling the inked tape [ Photo #6 = Blue ] off one reel and onto the other.
- Reversing the direction of the tape has to be done manually, for which a small internal lever is provided.
The recorder is quite heavy: around 40 pounds. The card holder only 8 pounds.
CONDITION: 7.5 out of 10 -- Very Good to Fair --
Different parts are in different relative degree of excellence & functionability.
The case is beautiful - not perfect, but excellent condition, with a nice patina of age on the varnished oak. Excellent wood overall, with a really dramatic feel and look from that bygone era.
The works are mostly functional, but they are rather dirty and dusty. The Clock turns, and keeps decent time (have not tested over long period). The lever functions well - moves easily, springs correct, bell sounds well, hammer falls on the card correctly. But there is no ink on the ribbon, so no printing is done. The time wheels turn, but until we ink the ribbon we can't verify their exact action - it is presumed they are correct. The card's horizontal and vertical positioning systems work well - the horizontal one was oiled to allow easy movement of the day selector lever. We replaced two mounting screws on the frame. We attempted to adjust the bell hammer position, but found that shaft to be marked up, and the set screw (#6-32) female threads to be somewhat stripped. We recommend taping this out to #8, and gentle rounding of the mounting shaft to restore this part to full adjustablility.
SHIPPING:
UPS will likely be the least expensive way to ship. Go ahead and use the eBay estimator, but don't rely on it 100%. I estimated the cost to ship across the country: Mass (here) to Hollywood, CA = $75. including shipping, handling & insurance.
IN PERSON DELIVERY:
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DELIVERY: This is for pre-arranged, door to door, in person hand delivery. A deposit is required. Prices may be adjusted slightly up or down depending on your precise location.
ZONE 1: $20: Wakefield, MA + every surrounding town. Brookfield, MA + Every Surrounding town
ZONE 2: $25: BOSTON MA, HARTFORD CT, LYME CT + immediate surrounding towns.
ZONE 3: $40: Any MASS ZIP CODE that starts with 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 021, 022, 024, 062, 063, 064.
ZONE 4: $50: Any MASS ZIP CODE that starts with 010, 011, 013, 020, 025, 027. NEW HAMPSHIRE: 030, 031.
ZONE 5: $75: MASS - any. Rhode Island - Any. Connecticut: any. New Hampshire: Any point south of Lake Winnapesaukee. Vermont: 051, 052, 053. Maine: Any point within 50 miles of Mass/NH border.
ZONE 6: $100: Balance of NH and VT (spring only). New York: Bronx, Yonkers, Manhattan, Queens + Possibly others
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