Barker

L.S. Barker was an Australian manufacturer of woodworking machinery, established by Lot Sydney Forbes Barker around 1925. Initially operating as an engineering firm, L.S. Barker Engineer, the company was first listed at 23 Cumberland Place, Melbourne. Over the years, the business relocated to 11 Collie Street, North Melbourne (1928–1939), and later to 20 Willis Street, North Melbourne (from 1940 onward). 
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The company produced a variety of woodworking machines, including bandsaws, planers, and combination machines. One notable product was a four-in-one combination machine, reflecting the 1960s trend of multifunctional woodworking equipment. 
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L.S. Barker collaborated with McPherson's, a prominent machinery distributor, to market their woodworking machinery. McPherson's also distributed other brands, such as Macson for metalworking machinery. 
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After Lot Sydney Forbes Barker's sudden passing in 1947, the company's operations continued under different management. The legacy of L.S. Barker persists, with Barker Woodwork Engineering in Heidelberg West, Victoria, being considered the last remnant of the original company. This firm continues to provide parts, repairs, and second-hand machinery, specializing in servicing Barker wide belt sanders. 
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For those interested in a more detailed exploration of L.S. Barker's history and its founder, the blog "L.S. Barker" offers comprehensive research and insights into the company's development and contributions to the woodworking machinery industry in Australia.

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