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Sprunger Brothers, Inc.The History of Sprunger Woodworking MachineryBy Ernest H. Fahlsing - company co-founder.Started in a small tool & die shop in South Bend, Indiana in about 1943. The company was owned by Lynn H. Sprunger, Harry L. Sprunger, and Ernest H. Fahlsing.
After World War II, a decision was made to enter the woodworking industry. It started with an 8" Tilt Table Saw.
In the fall of 1946, the company moved to Topeka, Indiana where it was incorporated. It became Sprunger Brothers Inc. in 1946.
- President: Lynn H. Sprunger
- Vice President: Harry L. Sprunger
- Plant Manager: William E. Davis
This is a list of the machines and approximate dates when production started:
- 1947: Tilt Table Saw replaced with 8" & 10" Tilt Arbor Saws
- 1949: 6" Joiner
- 1950: 14" Band Saw
- 1951: Wood Lathe
- 1953: 15" Drill Press (floor & bench models)
Some other machines are 20" Jig Saws (belt & direct drive), Saber Saw, and 12" Disc Sander.
In the middle 50s, Lynn sold his interest to Harry. Harry moved the company to Ligonier, Indiana. The company was then sold to an Elkhart firm in the late 1960s.
As far as I know, parts other than standard are not available.
The following persons are deceased:
- Lynn H. Sprunger
- Harry L. Sprunger
- William E. Davis
Comments: Quality, delivery, and service were company goals. It has been over 30 years since these tools were built. While many are still in use, they will be difficult to find.