Photo Index - Porter-Cable Machine Co. - A2 Belt Sander

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Porter-Cable Machine Co.
Syracuse, NY and Jackson, TN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	2X21
Submitted By:	dick ford

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	A2 Belt Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	1948
Serial Number:	B3848
Last Updated	6/27/2020 4:43:27 PM

Comments:

The term "over-engineered" really applies to these tools. I left this A2 unbuilt and on display in my shop for many years to show people how robust Porter-Cable built their tools. In 1948 the A2 sold for $57.

Photo 1:

Comments: Exploded view, many small parts left out of photo.
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Photo 2:

Comments: Armature w/ worm, worm gear, bearings and handle..
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Photo 3:

Comments: Field, brushes and front knob.
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Comments: Idler pulley assembly.
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Comments: Drive pulley and gear, drive chain and jackshaft.
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Comments: Housing assembly.
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