Photo Index - State Manufacturing & Engineering Co. - Model B4 Oscillating Spindle Sander

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Manufactured/Badged by:
State Manufacturing & Engineering Co.
Chicago, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	10 spindles-- 1/4" to 4" diameter
Submitted By:	Dave Potts

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model B4 Oscillating Spindle Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	1970s
Serial Number:
Last Updated	2/16/2003 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

A local dealer had two of these on his floor but with only a total of 10 spindles. He told me to take my pick of the two, and to choose half of the spindles, the rest would stay with the second sander. I gladly paid his $375 asking price and carted the machine home. A call to Freeman Pattern Supply, however, revealed that the missing spindles were $80 each, plus more for the rubber sleeves.... it would cost over $400 to complete the set of spindles. I made a call back to my friendly used machinery dealer and told him I'd take the other sander as well. Since I was a returning customer and the second machine was 3-phase, his price for this sander was $325.

Freeman Supply is a distributor for State sanders and handles all the parts and accessories. Be sure to ask about quantity discounts when you buy your sleeves, as it is significant. I generally split an order with a friend, as well. The B-4 spindle sander had 3 generations. The oldest sported a round table. The second generation brought a larger rectangular table and a metal dust cap on the machines arbor socket. The latest generation features the same table, but a plastic dust cap on the spindle socket.

Photo 1:

Comments: State sander with 10 spindles and 3 throat plates
Source: Upstairs shop

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Comments: Third-generation with a plastic dust cap
Source: Upstairs shop

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Comments: The second-generation sander with a metal dust cap
Source: Basement Shop

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