Photo Index - Yates-American Machine Co., Inc. - J-140

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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:	Mortising Machine
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Submitted By:	Tony S

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	J-140
Date of Manufacturer:	1950's
Serial Number:	J-140-280 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	9/28/2008 3:20:40 AM

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Probably the rarest model of the entire J-xxx Line, this one has been my qwest machine for a long time. Coming from Martin King out in California (via the Joe Potter express), this thing is in amazing shape. Clown colors aside, it's controls are smooth and precise, the chrome handwheels are shiny as the day they were born (pictures don't do them justice) and the motor is strong. The only parts missing are some simple L-brackets on the hold-down assembly, stop rods that slide into the end of the table and the small cast clamp face. All three parts should be easy to fabricate.

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Comments: Right front (showing starter location)
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Comments: Left front
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Comments: Classic J-Line handwheels with near-mint chrome
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Comments: Hold-down clamp with original olive-shaped handle
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Comments: Detail of table scale with centering pin
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Comments: Classic J-Line elliptical base with cast-in name/model
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