Photo Index - Yates-American Machine Co., Inc. - j170

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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:	12" VS Lathe
Submitted By:	Fred Ringer

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	j170
Date of Manufacturer:	Late 50's
Serial Number:	j170 -1765
Last Updated	6/3/2015 4:11:27 PM

Comments:

I have been looking for one of these lathes for quite a few years. This one came available down toward New York City. My wife and I drove 6 hours down and 6 hours back. It was in pretty complete condition and only needed the full cosmetic treatment as it had been sitting outside for a few months. I went through it and added new wiring, belts, head stock bearings, and a lot of paint. I had the motor gone through as well and had new bearings added. It runs like new and the only problem I have had was making the motor pulley and VS shafts planer. It runs much quieter now..... Very heavy machine. I also do small part metal spinning on it.

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Comments: 12" VS Lathe
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Comments: Headstock
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Comments: Headstock end
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Comments: Tailstock
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