Photo Index - Rotex Punch Co., Inc. - Model VA 255

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Rotex Punch Co., Inc.
San Leandro, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Mill, Vertical
Machine Size:	1/3 HP, 20 in. table
Submitted By:	Jim Bane

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model VA 255
Date of Manufacturer:	1950's(?)
Serial Number:	192
Last Updated	6/29/2012 11:49:59 AM

Comments:

Got this one off Craigslist last month. It is a true vertical machine, looks all original. The left table wheel broke off during loading. It was a clean break, so hopefully it is JB weld to the rescue. Right now this is sitting on a dolly, once I get the levelers in the floor, it's off to work.
Yes, it has a rather puny 1/3 hp motor (120/60) but I have a 1/2 that may fit the bill here.
Am going to need tooling 9especially collets, only have two, a 1/2 that is working and a 3/8 which is broken), manuals, etc.. The guy in the UK simply wants too much for his manuals.
Plans are to clean this up and restore/replace whatever needs restored/replaced next winter.
Any assistance with the manuals and tooling would be greatly appreciated. Did some research, and found that this uses "yy" collets. Have yet to YY collets advertised anywhere on the web.

Photo 1:

Comments: Head to toe view
Source: JKB's Nikon

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Photo 2:

Comments: Head to toe, showing original cabinet
Source: JKB's Nikon

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Photo 3:

Comments: Badge, note Low Serial Number
Source: JKB's Nikon

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