Photo Index - Yates-American Machine Co., Inc. - J18

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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:	Planer, Wood
Machine Size:	18" Wood Planer
Submitted By:	Anthony Sowell

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	J18
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	B-14791
Last Updated	11/13/2025 1:28:03 PM

Comments:

This machine was acquired from a defunct cabinet shop in Cape Girardeau, MO. After many measurements and a few math equations I've determined that this machine uses a 1922V507 Cogged V-Belt for Variable Speed Pulleys that measures 50.7" x 1-3/16" x 13/32" for the Reeves Drive system. The leather drive belt has been substituted with a Gates K080816 Serpentine Belt that measures 1-3/32" x 82-1/8". See updated photos below.

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Comments: BEFORE-Picture of planer front.
Source: Anthony M. Sowell

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Comments: AFTER-Picture of planer front.
Source: Anthony M. Sowell

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Comments: Series Number Plate
Source: Anthony M. Sowell

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Comments: Motor Specification Plate
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Comments: Information stamped into cutter head.
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Comments: Reeves Drive Pulley Tag
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