Photo Index - Boice-Crane Co. - Oscillating Spindle Sander

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Boice-Crane Co.
Toledo, OH, then Gothenburg, NE, Chula Vista, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	Average
Submitted By:	Kirk Poore

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Oscillating Spindle Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:
Last Updated	3/29/2007 11:32:23 PM

Comments:

Boice-Crane spindle sander I bought on ebay for $256 in 11/05. Decal instead of metal tag probably indicates a late date (1960s or later?)--I haven't found a serial number. Of Toledo Ohio manufacture, so before B-C moved to Nebraska. 1/3 hp 110v motor. The green paint was original, in fair shape. I didn't like it. Cast iron table, and, interestingly, a cast iron belt guard. After purchase, I added a little oil and some grease, and it rand very well. The rubber boot was completely broken in two.

After almost a year and a half, I found the time to rehab the machine. I saved the decal, but painted everything else. The original decal is under the new two-tone blue one, which is glued to a refrigerator-type flexible magnet sheet. I replaced the boot (email Karl Shields for instructions on which automobile joint boot to buy), put a new cord on the motor, and rebuilt the mobile base with the right size wood. New oil finished it up.

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Comments: After purchase
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Photo 2:

Comments: Restored
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Photo 3:

Comments: Under the table
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