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Manufactured/Badged by:
Apex Electrical Manufacturing Co.
Cleveland, OH; Toronto, ON, Canada

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Motor
Machine Size:	110 volt, 60 cycle, 5.4 amp, 1/4 hp, 1750 rpm
Submitted By:	Jonathan Doane

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Apex Mfg single phase repulsion induction motor
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	Unknown
Last Updated	1/24/2023 2:40:41 PM

Comments:

I acquired an old wood lathe from a neighbor. This motor was attached. It works but switch was bad and motor was coated in oil and dust. Cleaned up some and added new cord with switch. Arcs occasionally at the centrifugal switch on start up. Seems quiet and fairly smooth.

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Comments: Drive side of motor. Oil port for bearing lubrication in bell housing
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Comments: Switch side bell housing
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Comments: Name badge
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Comments: Top view of motor
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Comments: Internal wiring. Centrifugal switch contact
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Comments: Arbor and centrifugal spring loaded brushes(?)
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