Photo Index - Valley Electric Corp. - Grinder/Buffer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Valley Electric Corp.
St. Louis, MO

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	1" diameter shaft @ wheel
Submitted By:	Nelson Belanger

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Grinder/Buffer
Date of Manufacturer:	1920 to 1938
Serial Number:	unknown
Last Updated	8/18/2010 7:11:37 AM

Comments:

This grinder/buffer was a local find. It has a 1-1/8" diameter shaft that reduces to 1" dia. at the wheels. Motor is single phase, currently wired for 115 volts. Unfortunately there is no motor data plate on this machine.

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Comments: Front view
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Comments: Stand with manufacturer's logo
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Comments: Switch
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Comments: Side view of switch - note condition of wiring
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Comments: A peak inside motor (as found).
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Comments: Machinery supplier's badge: R. J. Madden Co. Detroit, Mich.
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