Photo Index - John Steptoe & Co. - 20" Shaper

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Manufactured/Badged by:
John Steptoe & Co.
Cincinnati, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Shaper, Metal
Machine Size:	20"
Submitted By:	Joe Gassen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	20" Shaper
Date of Manufacturer:	UNK
Serial Number:	1288
Last Updated	7/29/2023 7:38:29 PM

Comments:

Just purchased candidate for clean/rebuild. No nothing of age. 3 phase motor uses v-belts to drive multi-speed gear box. Shaper also has a two speed built-in drive, (Back gear) that gives it a large speed range. Final drive flat belt. Manual oiler with 20 or so gits oilers. Cross feed adjustable. Manual down feed.(Edited) Further inspection finds there is option to swap gear driving cross feed to vertical drive shaft for auto up and down feed of table. See later added pictures.
Casting on door states "John Steptoe Co." Clutch engages well but has no braking to stop ram. Any info appreciated.

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Comments: Front View
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Comments: Rear View
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Comments: Four Speed Gearbox (Two speed gearing in main drive)
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Comments: Turner Uni-Drive
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Comments: Rear bottom gear can be swapped to other shaft.
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Comments: Engaged clutch to drive unit, No braking apparent
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