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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" x 39"
Submitted By: Dave Galas
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: J-170 Lathe
Date of Manufacturer: 1940-50s???
Serial Number: (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated 12/7/2003 12:43:32 PM

Comments:
Funky paint! Back of the machine is still the original grey color. S/N on tail end of bed is J170 1800. Not sure of the exact age. Apparently it came out of a school in the Bay Area. Brought it home, gave it the once over, plugged it in and it runs great.

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Comments: J170 1800
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Comments: J170 1800
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