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Manufactured/Badged by:
State Manufacturing & Engineering Co.
Chicago, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	11 spindles -- 1/4" to 4" diameter
Submitted By:	Phil Kezele

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model B4 Oscillating Spindle Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	407?
Last Updated	11/3/2008 11:34:24 PM

Comments:

Hey all -

I bought this machine out of the upper mid-west from a real nice guy. I really paid way to much for it, but I wanted one of these and I looked for a long time here in the Pacific NW to no avail ... this is what I ended up with. The sander came complete with 11 spindles but it does not have a 1 3/4" which is standard--if anyone has a spare, please let me know.

Pay careful attention to the detail of the packaging--there aren't many which are done better to protect the machine. I really appreciated the extra effort and attention to detail he put in on making the coffin, er shipping box.

This machine is a single phase unit and a complete motor rebuild has started. Its amazing how much saw dust can get packed into the motor casing. I'm using orange citrus stripper on this job. You still need to wear a good pair of disposable gloves--it can eat your skin. :)

I'll update photo's from time to time as the restoration continues.

Photo 1:

Comments: This is the sander as purchased, isn't that a cool color! :)
Source: Previous owner

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Photo 2:

Comments: TIP: If you buy OWWM and need it shipped, always buy from a fellow OWWM'r -- they pack it like its their own!
Source: Prior Owner

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Comments: 11 Spindles, ridden hard!
Source: Prior Owner

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Comments: Spindle Plates
Source: Prior Owner

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Comments: Start of restoration, everything is removed from the casting, including underneath.
Source: My Canon SD1000

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Comments: Lots of work, this is my first go with Citrus stripper, I like it because it seems more "eco; green". This is as far as i've gone with this unit, i'll update pictures when i get further into the restoration.
Source: My Canon SD1000

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