Photo Index - Yates-American Machine Co., Inc. - J180

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Yates-American Machine Co., Inc.
Beloit, WI; Roscoe, IL; Liberty, NC

True Manufacturer:
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 x 6
Submitted By:	Paul Novelli

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	J180
Date of Manufacturer:	Mid 1950s
Serial Number:
Last Updated	6/13/2026 9:52:54 AM

Comments:

Originally purchased with a broken table for $100 from a guy in Dallas, Tx. Later a 2nd J180 was purchased for about $350 with no motor but with an unbroken table. The two machines were merged into one with the best parts of each used in the final assembly.

Restoration of this is outlined in OWWM: https://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=232279
There is also a youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbro57GFOans7EFVsaQ10D2sMVdxtihyV

Photo 1:

Comments: Completed and working
Source: My camera, Nikon D700 DSLR

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Photo 2:

Comments: Completed
Source: My Nikon D700

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Photo 3:

Comments: Completed
Source: My Nikon D700

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Photo 4:

Comments: Completed
Source: My Nikon D700

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Photo 5:

Comments: Drive train with new flat belt.
Source: My Nikon D700

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Photo 6:

Comments: As found on the seller's driveway
Source: My Nikon D700

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