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AEM (Abrasive Engineering & Manufacturing)
Olathe, KS, Spring Hill, KS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	P Harrison

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	AEM 12" Narrow belt Sander mod: NBS130TB
Date of Manufacturer:	1975
Serial Number:	MO-1697
Last Updated	1/14/2007 12:08:43 PM

Comments:

I bought this machine on eBay several years ago. When I bought it on ebay it was coupled with another identical AEM machine. They were joined together to do top and bottom sanding at the same time- was in use by a model airplane building company in Florida, they used it to sand almost exclusively balsa wood. In fact some shims on the pallet they shipped it on were made from balsa. I cannot endorse balsa as a good skid material.

I started off fixing it mechanically, but ended up doing a complete rebuild and reconstruction.

I Posted more complete rebuilding pics here:
http://machinejunkie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=328

Photo 1:

Comments: Here is the photo I had to look at on Ebay, It was in Florida, I'm in NY, I Pressed Buy It NOW.
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Comments: This is at my shop seperated from the other machine, ready to be rebuilt
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Comments: This is fully rebuilt. I couldn't resist adding the stainless steel covers- the butcher shop look.
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