Peerless Shaper

[f350ca]

Thanks Dave,
The speed plate and stroke indicator on mine are cast aluminum, the serial number is 558, wonder how many were made. The crank handle was missing so I made one using a 3/4 socket, the arm is about a foot long, still a good crank to raise the table, with a heavy work piece it would be a struggle. The air cylinder is a good idea, not sure if a finer ratchet would help lift the table, the slip clutch on mine is after the ratchet and slips just fine.
Look forward to some pictures.