Photo Index - Frank S. Betz Co. - The Kimble

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Frank S. Betz Co.
Chicago IL & Hammond IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Grinder, Bench
Machine Size:	1/4 HP 110v DC
Submitted By:	Terry Benco

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	The Kimble
Date of Manufacturer:	Circa 1904
Serial Number:	839
Last Updated	10/22/2021 12:08:17 PM

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This rare motor was manufactured by the FS Betz company in Chicago prior to their move to Hammond, Indiana in 1905. Frank Betz purchased the rights to some patents held by Austin Kimble (Kimble Electric Motors -Chicago) and used the "Kimble" name for this particular model. This motor has its original three point starting box. This box is used to regulate current to the armature at start up and is not intended to be moved back and forth to control speed. I have uploaded a video on my YouTube channel "Benco Vintage Machine Works" whichs shows the conservation of this motor in its entirety:

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