Photo Index - Jones Superior Machine Co. - Double disc sander 36 inches

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Jones Superior Machine Co.
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	36" X 36" X 4 feet tall
Submitted By:	Frederick Nakos

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Double disc sander 36 inches
Date of Manufacturer:	aprox. 1902
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Last Updated	4/10/2004 12:00:00 AM

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I bought this biggie in a very dilapidated condition. I cast new tables, easy enough we have a foundry a couple of streets away. Cleaned it up by removing many coats of paint. The grey you see is the cast iron itself. New massive bearings were installed. A new 2hp motor on 220 was hitched up.....Nope, couldn't get the discs to start up fast enough. The original motor, a Bull, is 1½ but on 3 phase and 600 volts. Couldn't figure it out.
My company flourished and eventually we got 3 phase power. Finally started the sander...
Scary, let's get those guards made up! (I only had a very ugly protector made up of ¾ plywood. For good dust removal, aluminium is king. That's where I got a wallet lobotamy: ouch! Well, was worth it. I copied the hoods on the design of my small 15 inch Oliver.
The beast is MAHVELOUS! I also had the discs balanced, ouch! ouch! It runs as smooth as a 12 cylinder engine.

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