Herless Vintage Industrial Edge Banding Machine - Circa 1980s - Melbourne Origin. This is a genuine piece of Australian manufacturing heritage. The Herless edge banding machine represents the industrial machinery that built Australia's furniture and joinery industry through the 1980s and 1990s. Based in Melbourne, Herless produced robust, purpose-built equipment for trade workshops and small factories. This machine is a working example of that era, complete with original badging and contact details still visible on the nameplate. The machine features a substantial cast iron base frame with dual support rails and a heavy-duty pressing mechanism. The upper assembly houses the primary drive system with multiple pressure rollers visible in the drawer section, each mounted on individual adjustment bolts for precise edge application control. The cabinet body is constructed from welded steel plate in original sage green industrial finish. The control panel features a Wilco brand electrical switch rated at 250V 10A, with test certification stickers dated August 1992, indicating this machine was actively maintained and compliant during its working life. The drive mechanism includes a visible gear assembly and central spindle arrangement typical of edge banding equipment from this period. Condition reflects honest age and workshop use. The exterior shows surface rust patina consistent with decades of industrial workshop environment, with paint fading and minor chipping across the cabinet surfaces. The base frame exhibits oxidation typical of uncoated steel exposed to workshop conditions. All fasteners show age-related corrosion. The internal roller assembly and pressure mechanism remain intact and mechanically sound. The electrical components retain original configuration, though the Wilco switch will require testing before operational use. This is a machine that shows its history but retains structural integrity and mechanical completeness. For collectors of vintage industrial machinery, workshop equipment historians, or anyone seeking authentic Australian-made manufacturing heritage, this Herless machine represents genuine period equipment with documented Melbourne provenance. The original nameplate, electrical certification history, and complete mechanical assembly make this a valuable reference piece for industrial archaeology or workshop restoration projects. Features* Original Herless Melbourne manufacturer badging and contact details.* Heavy-duty cast iron base frame with dual support rails Multiple precision pressure rollers with individual adjustment bolts. Welded steel cabinet construction in original sage green finish Wilco electrical switch with 1992 test certification Complete internal drive mechanism and gear assembly Dual-handle base frame assembly system Documented Australian manufacturing origin. Specifications. Make: Herless Type: Industrial Edge Banding Machine Colour: Sage Green. Origin: Melbourne, Australia Approximate Era: 1980s. Electrical: Wilco Switch, 250V 10A (last tested August 1992) Construction: Welded steel cabinet, cast iron base frame. Condition: Honest age and workshop patina, mechanically complete, Examples of edges (See Photos)
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Lloyds stock #548727+1
Location of item: 9 Hi-Tech Drive, Toormina, NSW, Australia
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