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Frederick W. Howe

Frederick Webster Howe was an American machine tool innovator and inventor. He was described as 'the Henry Maudslay of America' in recognition of his innovations.

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Frederick Webster Howe (28 August 1822 – 25 April 1891) was an American machine tool innovator and inventor. He was described as 'the Henry Maudslay of America' in recognition of his innovations.1

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  1. Rolt, L.T.C. (1965). Tools for the Job. Science Museum. p. 175. ISBN 0-11-290433-5.