Photo Index - Yates-American Machine Co., Inc. - Yates American Model B1

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Yates-American Machine Co., Inc.
Beloit, WI; Roscoe, IL; Liberty, NC

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	20 inch
Submitted By:	Don Peterson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Yates American Model B1
Date of Manufacturer:	1920
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Last Updated	2/18/2006 11:20:33 AM

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I acquired this machine 15 years ago from a local mill that closed. It was connected with a flat belt to a motor on the floor. We restored it and added a underslung 5hp motor. We replaced the flat belt sheaves with newer style 3V double belt sheaves. I mounted a motor midships under the main casting. Only one hole was drilled in the casting to mount the motor to the jointer. The cutterhead was left unmodified other than re-balancing. I supplied the original cutterhead sheave to Steve, the new owner, in the event it ever might be powered by an overhead belt drive system. It has a an original cast aluminum style gaurd and uses a two knife head spinning at 5000 rpm. It cuts smooth and easy. The photos show wood shavings from its test run.

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Comments: Underslung belt drive motor
Source: Vintage American Woodworking Machinery inc.

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