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Manufactured/Badged by:
Yates-American Machine Co., Inc.
Beloit, WI; Roscoe, IL; Liberty, NC

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12 swing 36 inch centers
Submitted By:	david edgerly

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	j-170 wood lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	between 1948 to 1951
Serial Number:	J-170-83 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	1/11/2007 12:51:18 AM

Comments:

I picked this machine up at a used tool dealer for 200 bucks back in 2001. It wasn't in good shape. It has a duel voltage 3 phase or single phase motor depending on how its wired. Im currently running the lathe on 220-volt single-phase current. The original color of the machine was green as far as I could tell. I striped it down and repainted it with a two part industrial paint. I got a tad carried away with the details but this machine seemed like it would shine with that gold leaf here and there. I added a stainless steel chip deflector; you can see it in the last picture. I never did find a source for the rubber gasket material but it hasnt made a difference in operation. It runs so smooth I can balance a nickel on edge while it is running. Now thats craftsmanship!!

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Comments: Yates american J-170 wood lathe
Source: David Edgerly my shop

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Comments: This is what i started with
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Comments: This is it current work station
Source: David Edgerly My shop

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