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    In the listing from 1939 they are shown as R.S.Brookman Ltd so there was a slight name change. From Co. to Ltd


    R.S.Brookman Ltd are known for their dovetailer, which on the ones I have seen don't have an RSB logo but a Brookman logo.

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    • A 1938 issue of The Architect & Building News has a news snippet:
      R. S. BROOKMAN LTD.—This firm are showing for the first time at the Building Exhibition. Their principal machines will be a versatile dovetailer, equally at home on mineral water boxes and high-grade cabinet work, and a mortiser, adaptable for single pieces or for fast repetitive work.
    • Listed in a 1992 issue of Wood Technology as a maker of mortisers and dovetailers.






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    Quote Originally Posted by RayG View Post
    Nice work! that might just be the clue that unlocks the mystery..

    Here is Grace's Guide for R.S.Brookman. Note the reference to a 1967 patent?

    http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/R._S._Brookman

    That London Gazette, might not be the same Brookman, might be his father? That was in Middlesex, the 1930's RSB is in Leicestershire ?

    Ray
    Yes I also think R S Brookman "Ltd" that made woodworking machinery from the 1930s onward is a different firm to R S Brookman "& Co" of 1917 or so.
    DSEL I think your machine is much earlier than 1917 note also the article says that they could put together 140 different patterns or styles !
    Graeme

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    London Gazette:
    Richard Samuel Brookman… R.S. Brookman & Co.
    Looks like he had a partner (who didn't get his name on the door) and bought him out on the 16th March 1912.
    91 & 93, Richmond-Rd, Twickenham, Middlesex
    (Motor Engineers & Carriers)




    The 1917 Advert:
    Messrs. R. S. Brookman and Co.
    14 Wellesley Avenue, Hammersmith, W.

    Definitely sell drills of the correct type under R.S.B.





    R. S. BROOKMAN LTD
    of Russell Street Works, Loughborough, Leicestershire Telephone: 2211. Telegraphic Address: "Brookman, 2211, Loughborough"
    1932 Patent - Improvements in mortising, boring and similar woodworking machines.1937 Listed Exhibitor -British Industries Fair. Multi-Spindle Ball Bearing Dovetailers, fully automatic and lever type. To cut all types and sizes of Dovetails, Hydraulectric Morticers, chain or chisel. "Electromatic", fully automatic or foot pedal control. (Stand No. B.706)[1]1967 Patent - Rotary Tools.
    1938 Dovetailer
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    The Middlesex and Hammersmith addresses are 15 min by car apart or 1hr 45min walking distance.
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