Photo Index - Yates-American Machine Co., Inc. - W-20 Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Yates-American Machine Co., Inc.
Beloit, WI; Roscoe, IL; Liberty, NC

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	14" x 31"
Submitted By:	Jeff McVey

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	W-20 Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	late 1930's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	6/14/2004 8:00:43 PM

Comments:

Lathe being auctioned on eBay. Pictures reproduced with permission of the owner, Don Carlson. One of the machines from Y-A's "W Line" of art deco machines. This lathe uses a Reeves Drive variable speed mechanism to provide infinitely-adjustable spindle speeds of 800 to 4000 RPM. A number of different motors were available, but this particular one has a 1/3HP Robbins & Myers repulsion-induction motor. In 1939, it sold for 63.75, with an extra $22.00 for the stand.

The design of the very similar W-25 combination machine was rather obviously ripped off by Shopsmith. If you've ever seen one of these and a Shopsmith 10E or 10ER, you'll know what I'm talking about!

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Comments: W-20 overall
Source: Don Carlson photo

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Comments: W-20 speed control
Source: Don Carlson photo

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Comments: W-20 headstock & tool rest
Source: Don Carlson photo

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