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Benjamin F. Foss

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John Dilworth

FOSS, Benjamin F. Worked circa. 1915-1930 Portland, Maine USA. Born in Albion, Maine. Engineer (inventor of the ‘Yankee’ ratchet screwdriver) and amateur maker. Personal model. Dark stained locally-sourced wood with thin clear varnish. Produced over 100 instruments. [Wenberg]

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