Photo Index - R. L. Carter Co., Inc. - ORS5A-1

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Manufactured/Badged by:
R. L. Carter Co., Inc.
Syracuse, NY; Phoenix, NY; New Britain, CT

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Overarm Router
Machine Size:	20" throat
Submitted By:	Daniel Coleman

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	ORS5A-1
Date of Manufacturer:	1930's +/-
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	5/14/2010 8:57:48 AM

Comments:

Purchased without a motor, but it will be bushed to accept a 3-1/2" diameter router motor. The tag says "RL Carter" above "The Stanley works". The arm casting says "RL Carter" only, therefore I think it should be one of the early ones. I is the type pictured pn Pat#1,829,393. The table is a little pitted and it is missing the under-table motor mount and the pin holder, but a little Liquid Wrench and WD-40 has brought all of the mechanicals back to life. The router motor is plunged by the foot pedal via a chain routed through the castings on sprockets. All of the electricals will be saved but not used. A new pin holder and pins have been machined. Disassembly and new paint are scheduled for Spring. I hope to make this a "user". I've always thought pin routers were under-rated and under-utilized.
Update: Finding an original motor has been unsuccessfull, but I did find newer version that is 3-7/8" diameter. It is a Stanley M90110.

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Comments: Full view an hour after arrival
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Comments: Right side table view
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Comments: "RL Carter"
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