Yates-American Machinery
Industrial saws, planers, jointers and restoration.
Vintage machines may lack modern guards, grounding, starters, brakes or dust collection. Qualified upgrades may be necessary before operation.
Preserve identification
Industrial saws, planers, jointers and restoration. Photograph badges, serial plates, cast numbers, dealer tags, motors, switches, bearings and every accessory before disassembly.
Separate restoration from safe operation
Historical originality does not automatically provide modern guarding, electrical protection, braking or dust control.
Research completeness
Manuals, catalogs and parts diagrams identify original fences, guards, tables, pulleys and optional equipment.
Value the iron and the parts
Some incomplete machines are valuable as donor equipment; others become expensive projects because unique castings or guards are missing.
Compare the exact model, included guards, fence, miter gauge, cutters, motor, voltage, condition, shipping and seller evidence.
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