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Manufactured/Badged by:
Porter-Cable Machine Co.
Syracuse, NY and Jackson, TN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	3" spindle 3/4 HP
Submitted By:	Tim Grunden

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Type S-1 Oscillating Spindle Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	1920s - 1930s
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Last Updated	3/15/2004 12:00:00 AM

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Nice oscillating spindle sander sold on ebay on Mar 14, 2004 for $244. Seller added the following:

This is an ultra heavy duty industrial spindle / cylinder sander by Porter Cable. It features a cast iron base that can be anchor bolted to your shop floor. "PORTER-CABLE" is cast into the base with "SYRACUSE, N.Y." cast under it. The height of the table top is ~38". The spindle / cylinder is 3" in diameter and 6" in height. The table is 19" in diameter. The angle of the table can be adjusted from ~20 degrees in one direction to ~45 degrees in the other direction. This unit is powered by a 3/4 HP Type K General Electric 3 phase motor model # 5K73DC1521. Accoding to the ID tag, the motor draws 2.4 amps at 220V and 1.2 amps at 440V. The motor spins at 1725 RPM. The unit is equipped with an orange Allen-Bradley switch box (seen in pictures) for direct power supply. Allen-Bradley "Start" and "Stop" push button switches are already installed on this unit. This unit weighs ~300+ pounds.

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