Photo Index - Yates-American Machine Co., Inc. - J-136

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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:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Stanislav Vitha

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	J-136
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s?
Serial Number:	E682
Last Updated	6/16/2013 11:33:09 PM

Comments:

Purchased the machine in College Station, TX in 2012 from a local OWWMer. It was painted red, was running but was in need of care. Franklin 3/4 HP motor with squeaky bearings. the pork chop was missing.
It was completely disassembled, old paint and rust removed, painted with Rustoleum custom mix (gray with a hint of brown and green), bearing were replaced, porkchop guard made of plywood, missing doors made out od sheet aluminum and painted. I installed a new old Westinghouse manual motor starter, and a home-made mobile base. It had a set of dull knives that were too thick according to specs - They turned out to be Hesston &Anderson knives. New set from Woodworkers Toolworks was ordered, finally installed today. Runs nice, except my mobile base is rolling too easily.
It will be a nice addition to my garage, until now I have been jointing and surface planing by hand (Stanley #7 and a European all-wood 27" jointer plane).

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Comments: Y-A J136 and the garage door
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Comments: Fence adjustment mechanism
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Comments: outfeed table removed, upside down
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Comments: Franklin Electric 3/4HP motor
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Comments: The "Before" picture, as purchased
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