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The VM Knowledge Base is a wiki based tool for topics related to the use and restoration of vintage metalworking & woodworking machinery, electric motors & controls, and steam & gas engines. Feel free to learn something as well as contribute to our knowledge base.

Any problems or bugs with this Knowledge Base can be reported to the [^http://vintagemachinery.org/about/contact.aspx|VM Webmaster]

[anchor|#VM_Info]
==1 - VM Information==
This section contains basic information about the VM web site and the OWWM forums.

* [History|A Short History of OWWM & VM]
* [Sayings|What do all of these sayings mean?]
* [eBay|VM Member e-Bay Handles]
* [WikiBasics|Wiki Basics (or What's all this, then?)]

[anchor|#Restoration]
==2 - Restoration Topics ==
The following topics will cover machinery restoration

[anchor|#Resto_Bandsaws]
===2.1 - Bandsaws===

* [^http://vintagemachinery.org/files/PDF/FAQ/110124076.pdf|Fine-Tuning a Bandsaw] (article by Bob Vaughan)
* [Bandsaw-Blade-Lengths|Bandsaw Blade Lengths]
* [BandsawBladeSoldering|Bandsaw Blade Soldering]
* [BandsawGuidesHomebuilt|Homebuilt Ball Bearing Bandsaw Guides]
* [BandsawBladeBalancing|One method for balancing band saw wheels]
* Restoring a Crescent 36" Band Saw
** [CrescentBandSawRestoration1|Part 1 - Tear down and clean up]
** [CrescentBandSawRestoration2|Part 2 - Pouring Babbitt Bearings]
** [CrescentBandSawRestoration3|Part 3 - Finishing Up]
* [Tire Crowning|Tire Crowning]
* [Bandsaw-Throat-Plate-Table-Insert-Measurements-and-Dimensions|Bandsaw Throat Plate Table Insert Measurements and Dimensions]

[anchor|#Resto_BabbittBearings]
===2.2 - Bearings, Babbitt===

* [Babbitt|Introduction to Babbitt Bearings]
* [BabbittWhatIsIt|What is Babbitt?]
* [BabbittSources|Where to buy Babbitt?]
* [BabbittIDGuide|Babbitt Identification Guide]
* [BabbittPouringSupplies|Babbitt Pouring Supplies]
* [BabbittLubrication|Lubrication Systems for Babbitt]
* [BabbittHighSpeed|Pouring High Speed Bearings]
* [CrescentBandSawRestoration2|Pouring Babbitt Bearings on a Crescent Band Saw]
* [BabbittSuggestions| Some Babbitting Suggestions] - Reprinted from the Nov. 1924 issue of  '''The Wood-Worker'''
* [{UP}/The Application of Babbitt Metals.pdf|The Application of Babbitt Metals (pdf) (1921)]
* [Something-About-Oil-Grooves|Something About Oil Grooves]

[anchor|#Resto_BallBearings]
===2.3 - Bearings, Ball & Bronze===

* [Ball Bearing Primer|Ball Bearing Primer]
* [bearing-revival|Ball Bear Revival]
* [RemovingDifficultBearings|Removing Difficult Bearings]
* [ReplacementBearingList|Replacement Bearing List]
* [ReplacementBearingListCraftsman|Replacement Bearing List - Craftsman Companion Dunlap Sears Machines]

[anchor|#Resto_Decals]
===2.4 - Decal Reproductions===
Whether you call them decals, badges, or nameplates, we have instructions on creating them plus a library of artwork that you can use.

* [CreatingDecals|Creating Decals]
* [Decals|A collection of artwork to reproduce decals from for OWWM restorations]

[anchor|#Resto_DrillPresses]
===2.5 - Drill Presses===

* [{UP}/Restoring a Canedy-Otto New No. 16_2012-PDF.pdf|Restoring a Canedy-Otto New No. 16 info from Peter Sarafan (pdf)]
* [{UP}DrillPresses/DrillPress.pdf|General drill chuck and Delta drill press info from Bob Vaughan (pdf)]
* [{UP}DrillPresses/drill_press_tune-up.pdf|Drill press tune-up article by Bob Vaughan (pdf)]
* [{UP}DrillPresses/Jacobs-Repair-Guide.pdf|Jacobs Chuck Repair Guide (pdf)]
* [{UP}DrillPresses/Jacobs-Precision-Chuck-Repair-Instruction.pdf|Jacobs Precision Chuck Repair Guide (pdf)]
* [{UP}DrillPresses/Jacobs-Technical-Information.pdf|Jacobs Chuck Technical Information (pdf)]
* [PressDPBaseFromColumn|Pressing a Drill Press base off of a column]
* [JacobsChuckRebuild|Rebuilding a Jacobs Chuck]
* [Walker-Turner DP Belt Installation|Changing the Belt on a Walker-Turner 900 Drill Press]
* [{UP}/DrillPresses/DrillSharpening2.pdf|Sharpening Drill Bits (pdf)]

[anchor|#Resto_Maintenance]
===2.6 - General Maintenance===

* [YearlyMaintenanceChecklist|Yearly Maintenance Checklist]
* [General tips, tricks, and a little magic|Tips and Tricks]

[anchor|#Resto_Reference]
===2.7 - General Reference===

* [tapers|Dimensions of Standard Tapers]
* [{UP}/True_Grit.pdf|Understanding Scotch-Brite and other abrasives] (PDF; contributed by Matthew A.)

[anchor|#Resto_JointersPlaners]
===2.8 - Jointers and Planers===

* [JointerTuning|How To Tune A Jointer]
* [Jointer And Planer Knife Setting Videos|Jointer and Planer Knife Setting Videos]
* [JointerAndPlanerKnifeSharpening|Jointer and Planer Knife Sharpening Services]
* [JointerAndPlanerKnifeSizes|Jointer and Planer Knife Sizes]
* [Getting Peak Planer Performance|Getting Peak Planer Performance]
* [Planer Knife Grinding|In-place Planer Knife Grinding and Jointing]
* [Clamshell Heads|Jointer Clamshell Heads]
* [JointerTableGrinding|Grinding Jointer Tables]
* [Jpknivessears|Craftsman/Companion/Dunlap/Sears Jointer and Planer Knives]
* [^http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=143202|Replacing bearings and roller on Belsaw 910 planer]

[anchor|#Resto_ShaftsBelts]
===2.9 - Line Shafts and Flat Belts===

* [HowToMakeLeatherBelts|How To Make Leather Belts]
* [LacingLeatherBelts|Lacing Leather Belts]
* [LeatherBeltFAQ|Leather Belting FAQ]

[anchor|#Resto_Lube]
===2.10 - Lubrication===

* [Greases and Lubrication|Grease and Lubrication]
* [Bearing Grease life|Bearing Grease Life]

[anchor|#Resto_Tips]
===2.11 - Restoration Tips===

* [CreatingDecals|Creating Decals]
* [FabricatingKnobsLevers|Fabricating Knobs and Levers]
* [HighQualityBrushPainting|High Quality Brush Painting]
* Metal Plating
** [BuffingPartsBeforePlating|Buffing Parts Before Plating]
** [BenchTopPlating|Bench Top Plating]
* [PaintColors|Paint Colors]
* [RestorationGuide|A Basic Machinery Restoration Guide]
* [RustRemovalByElectrolysis|Rust Removal By Electrolysis]
* [Repairing Holes in Sheet Metal|Patching sheet metal holes using low temp solder]
* [GrindingGuide|Grinding Guide]
* [Repainting Badges and Tags|Repainting Badges and Tags]
* [Flattening Cast Iron Surfaces|Flattening Cast Iron Surfaces]
* [Scored Shaft Repair|Scored Shaft Repair]
* [Fixing a Dead Switch|Fixing a Dead Switch]
* [{UP}/goodlookingtools.pdf|"Good Looking Tools", a Eagle Paint and Varnish Co. pamphlet]
* [Repair a step pulley|Step pulley repair]

[anchor|#Resto_Sanders]
===2.12 - Sanders===

* [Delta6x48Main|Belt Sanders (Delta 6x48)]

[anchor|#Resto_ScrollSaws]
===2.13 - Scroll / Jig Saws===

* [ScrollSawAirPumpRebuild|Scroll Saw Air Pump Rebuild]
* [Rebuilding a jigsaw sawdust blower|Rebuilding a jigsaw sawdust blower]
* [Sears Scroll Saw Crankcase Lubrication Summary|Sears Scroll Saw Crankcase Lubrication Summary]
* [6-Inch-Scroll-Saw-Blade-Sources|6-Inch Scroll Saw Blade Sources]
* [Delta-Homecraft-40-110-Scroll-Saw-Crankcase-Gasket-Template|Delta Homecraft 40-110 Scroll Saw Crankcase Gasket Template]
* [Delta-40-440-scroll-saw-spring-replacements|Delta 40-440 scroll saw spring replacements]
* 

[anchor|#Resto_Sources]

===2.14 - Sources===

* [FoundrySources|Foundry Sources]
* [JointerAndPlanerKnifeSharpening|Jointer and Planer Knife Sharpening Services]
* [PartSources|Part Sources] — general supplies and machine-specific parts for a wide range of makers

[anchor|#Resto_Tablesaws]
===2.15 - Tablesaws===

* [Rip Fence Review|Rip Fence Review]
* [Circular saw blade bushings|Circular saw blade bushings]

[anchor|#Manufacturer]
==3 - Manufacturer Specific Information ==
This section will contain information specific to a manufacturer

[anchor|#Mfr_AmWWMachCo]
===3.1 - American Wood Working Machine Co.===

* [AWWMmachineinfo|Machine Models and Plant History for AWWM]

[anchor|#Mfr_AtlasPress]
===3.2 - Atlas Press Co===

* [PaintColorsAtlasPressCo|Atlas Press Co. Paint Colors]
* [{UP}Atlas6050 porkchop tracing.pdf|Atlas 6050 Jointer Porkchop Tracing, Download PDF]
* [Atlas-V-Belt-P-N-to-Length-Cross-Reference|Atlas V-Belt Part Number to Length Cross-Reference]

[anchor|#Mfr_WFJBarnes]
===3.3 - W. F. & John Barnes Company===

* [BarnesHistory|History of the W. F. & John Barnes Company]

[anchor|#Mfr_Black & Decker]
===3.35 - Black & Decker Corp.===

* [Electric Drill Restoration]

[anchor|#Mfr_BoiceCrane]
===3.4 - Boice-Crane===

* [BoiceCrane1400JointerLock|Boice-Crane 6" Jointer (Model 1400) Replacement Lock]
* [BoiceCraneOSSBearingReplacement|Boice-Crane Oscilling Spindle Sander Bearing Replacement]

[anchor|#Mfr_BuffaloForge]
===3.5 - Buffalo Forge===

* [Buffalo Forge Company History|Buffalo Forge History]

[anchor|#Mfr_CanedyOtto]
===3.6 - Canedy-Otto Manufacturing Co.===

* [{UP}/Restoring a Canedy-Otto New No. 16_2012-PDF.pdf|Restoring a Canedy-Otto New No. 16 info from Peter Sarafan (pdf)]

[anchor|#Mfr_Craftsman]
===3.7 - Craftsman===

* [PaintColorsCraftsman|Craftsman Paint Colors]
* [{UP}/DrillPresses/Craftsman-1935-Drill-Press-Type-Study.pdf|Ted Duncan's article, "1935 Craftsman drill presses made by Walker-Turner: research and type study" (PDF)]

[anchor|#Mfr_Crescent]
===3.8 - Crescent Machine Company===

* [CrescentHistory|History of the Crescent Machine Company]
* [CrescentSerialNumbers|Crescent Serial Numbers]
* [CrescentTimeline|Crescent Machine Company General Timeline]
* [CrescentJointers|Crescent Jointer Type Study]
* [CrescentJointerGuard|Crescent Jointer Guard ]
* [^{UP}/CrescentJointers/CrescentJointer-ScottCrosby-article.pdf|A 4-inch Crescent Jointer from 1918, article by Scott Crosby]
* [Brief-catalog-study-of-Crescent-iron-C-frame-20-band-saws|Brief catalog study of Crescent iron C frame 20" band saws]
* [PaintColorsCrescent|Crescent Paint Colors]
* Restoring a Crescent 36" Band Saw
** [CrescentBandSawRestoration1|Part 1 - Tear down and clean up]
** [CrescentBandSawRestoration2|Part 2 - Pouring Babbitt Bearings]
** [CrescentBandSawRestoration3|Part 3 - Finishing Up]
* See also- Delta 12-14 Table Saw

[anchor|#Mfr_Dayton]
===3.9 - Dayton===

* [DaytonBenchGrinderWiring|Dayton Bench Grinder Wiring]

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta]
===3.10 - Delta===
[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_General]
===3.10.1 - General Information===

* [DeltaSerialNumbers|Delta Serial Numbers]
* [DeltaHistory|History of Delta Machine Models]
* [Rockwell-Delta_in_South_Africa|History of Rockwell-Delta in South Africa]
* [DeltaCastIronStandStudy|Delta Cast Iron Stand Study]
* [DeltaPushPullBracket|Delta Push-Pull Rod Switch Bracket]
* [ScrollSawAirPumpRebuild|Scroll Saw Air Pump Rebuild]
* [PaintColorsDelta|Delta Paint Colors]
* [MotorPlateTracings|Motor Plate Tracings]
* [Delta Reproduction Parts|Delta Reproduction Parts]
* [{UP}/Delta Open Stands.pdf|Delta Open Stands (pdf)]
* [Delta-Rockwell-Wiring-Diagrams|Delta/Rockwell Wiring Diagrams]
* [^http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/15292.pdf|Weights of various Delta machines and motors]

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_Bandsaws]
===3.10.2 - Delta Bandsaws===

* [Delta14BSTypes|Delta 14" Bandsaw Type Study]
* [DeltaWMBSGears|Delta 14" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Gearing]

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_DrillPresses]
===3.10.3 - Delta Drill Presses===

* [{UP}DrillPresses/DrillPress.pdf|General drill chuck and Delta drill press info from Bob Vaughan (pdf)]

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_Lathes]
===3.10.4 - Delta Lathes===

* [CompoundSlideRestAssembly|Assembling a Delta Compound Slide Rest]

[anchor|#Mfr_DeltaSanders]
===3.10.5 - Delta Sanders===

* [Delta6x48Main|Delta 6" (6x48) Belt Sander]

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_1214TableSaw]
===3.10.6 - Delta 12-14" Table Saw===

* [1214ArborBearings|Replacing Arbor Bearings on the Delta 12-14" Saw]
* [1214GrizzlyParts|Grizzly Parts That Will Fit the Delta 12-14 Saw]
* [1214NewArbor|Making A New Arbor For A Delta/Crescent 12-14 Saw]

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_Unisaw]
===3.10.7 - Delta Unisaw===

* [UnisawTypeStudy|Unisaw Type Study]
* [UnisawRIBulletMotor|Unisaw RI Bullet Motor]
* [Unisaw-Bullet-Motor-Repair|Unisaw Bullet Motor Repair]
* [UnisawAlternateMotors|Alternate Motor Mounts For Your Unisaw]
* [Unisaw Disassembly|Unisaw Disassembly]
* [How to Properly Clean a Unisaw|How to Properly Disassemble and Clean a Unisaw]
* [^http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Unisaw-Replacement-Belts.ashx|Unisaw Replacement Belts]

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_RadialArmSaw]
===3.10.8 - Delta Radial Arm Saw===

[anchor|#Mfr_Delta_Planer]
===3.10.9 - Delta Planer===

* [{UP}/Delta 22-101 Rebuild OWWM Rev1.pdf|Dan Swartz article on Rebuilding a 22-101 Planer]


[anchor|#Mfr_DeWalt]
===3.11 - DeWalt===

* [DeWaltMBFMotorBearings|DeWalt MBF & MBC Motor Bearing Replacement]
* [DeWaltMBFRollerheadBearings|DeWalt MBF & MBC Rollerhead Bearing Replacement]
* [DeWalt Frame 236 Motor Bearing Replacement|DeWalt Frame 236 Motor Bearing Replacement]

[anchor|#Mfr_Greenerd]
===3.12 - Greenerd===

* [Arbor-Plate-Drawings|Arbor Plate Drawings for a Greenerd No. 2 Press]

[anchor|#Mfr_FayEgan]
===3.13 - J. A. Fay & Egan Co.===

* [FayEganHistory|J. A. Fay and Egan Company History]

[anchor|#Mfr_Kneisley]
===3.14 - Kneisley Electric Company===

* [Kneisley Electric Company|A Brief History of Yager/K2000 Planers]
* [K-Line K2100 planer|K-Line K2100 planer]
* [K-Line K2200 planer|K-Line K2200 planer]
* [Yager Thickness Planer parts|Yager Thickness Planer parts and dismantling]
* [Setting knives for a square cutterhead Yager|Setting knives for a square cutterhead Yager]
* [Another knife setting method|Another knife setting method]
* [A rare geared power feed option]

[anchor|#Mfr_KTS]
===3.15 - KTS Industries===

* [History-of-KTS-Industries-Inc|History of KTS Industries, Inc.]

[anchor|#Mfr_Millbury]
===3.16 - Millbury Machine Co.===

* [MillburyTenonerCutterSharpening|Sharpening Millbury Tenoner Cutters]

[anchor|#Mfr_MontgomeryWard]
===3.17 - Montgomery Ward===

* [Rebuilding a jigsaw sawdust blower|Rebuilding a jigsaw sawdust blower]

[anchor|#Mfr_Newman]
===3.18 - Newman===

* [Newman History|Newman History]
* [Newman Serial Numbers|Newman Serial Numbers]

[anchor|#Mfr_Northfield]
=== 3.19 - Northfield===

* [Northfield Serial Numbers|Northfield Serial Numbers]
* [Northfield-4-Table-Saw-Restoration-Threads-Links|Northfield #4 Table Saw Restoration Threads / Links]
* [PaintColorsNorthfield|Northfield Paint Colors]

[anchor|#Mfr_Oliver]
===3.20 - Oliver===

* [OliverEarlyHistory|Early History of the Oliver Machinery Company]
* [OliverHistory|A Brief history of the Oliver Machinery Company]
* [Oliver Machinery Co_ Catalog Study|Oliver Machinery Co. Catalog Study]
* [OLIVER EARLY SERIAL NUMBERS|Oliver Early Serial Numbers]
* [OLIVER SERIAL NUMBERS|Oliver Serial Numbers]
* [PaintColorsOliver|Oliver Paint Colors]
* [Oliver shaper spindle removal|Oliver Shaper Spindle Removal]

[anchor|#Mfr_Robinson]
===3.21 Thomas Robinson & Son===

* [History-of-Thomas-Robinson-Son|History of Thomas Robinson & Son]

[anchor|#Mfr_Parks]
===3.22 - Parks===

* [GuideToBuyingParksPlaner|Guide To Buying A Parks Planer]
* [PaintColorsParks|Parks Paint Colors]
* [Parks Heavy Duty 12” x 4” Planer|Parks Heavy Duty 12" x 4" Planer]
* [Parks Planer Settings|Parks Planer Settings]
* [Notes on Buying a Parks Planer|Notes on Dating a Parks Planer]
* [Parks History|Parks History]
* [ParksPlanerPartsIndex|Parks 12" Planer Parts and Photo Index]
* [Restoring a Parks Planer|Restoring a Parks Planer]

[anchor|#Mfr_Powermatic]
===3.23 - Powermatic===

* [Powermatic-66-PM66-PM-66-Table-Saw-Tablesaw-Restoration-Threads-on-OWWM|Powermatic 66 PM66 PM 66 Table Saw Tablesaw Restoration Threads on OWWM]
* [PowermaticDrillPressBearingReplacement|PM 1150 Drill Press Bearing Replacement Guide]
* [PM 1150A VS bearings and Spindle|PM 1150A VS bearings and spindle]
* [RebuildingAPowermatic45WoodLathe|Rebuilding a PM 45 Wood Lathe]
* [ScrollSawAirPumpRebuild|Scroll Saw Air Pump Rebuild]
* [PaintColorsPowermatic|Powermatic Paint Colors]
* [PowermaticSerialNumbers|Powermatic Serial Numbers]

[anchor|#Mfr_Shopsmith]
===3.24 - Shopsmith===

* [{UP}/Shopsmith/Buying a used Shopsmith v2.pdf|Buying a used Shopsmith Mark V]

[anchor#Mfr_SouthBend]
===3.25 - South Bend Lathe Works===

* [South-Bend-Lathe-Works|South Bend Lathe Works serial numbers]

[anchor|#Mfr_Sprunger]
===3.26 - Sprunger===

* [Sprunger|Sprunger History]

[anchor|#Mfr_Tannewitz]
===3.27 - Tannewitz===

* [Tannewitz Serial Numbers|Tannewitz serial numbers]

[anchor|#Mfr_WalkerTurner]
===3.28 - Walker-Turner===

* [DriverLineWiringDiagram|Driver Line Motor Wiring Diagram]
* [WTGeneralTimeline|Walker-Turner General Timeline]
* [PaintColorsWalkerTurner|Walker-Turner Paint Colors]
* [WalkerTurnerSerialNumbers|Walker-Turner Serial Numbers]
* [WalkerTurnerBandsawTableTiltBracketReproduction|Walker-Turner Bandsaw Table Tilt Bracket Reproduction]
* [WalkerTurnerBandsawBladeGuard|Walker-Turner 16" Bandsaw Blade Guard drawings]
* [WalkerTurner1152Parts|Walker-Turner L1152 Lathe Parts Breakdown]
* [Walker-Turner DP Belt Installation|Changing the Belt on a Walker-Turner 900 Drill Press]

[anchor|#Mfr_West Side Iron Works (J. Jackoboice)]
===3.29 - West Side Iron Works (J. Jackoboice)  ===

* [{UP}/Histories/West Side Iron Works, Complete History.pdf|West Side Iron Works, Complete History] (pdf)

[anchor|#Mfr_Whitney]
===3.30 - Whitney Baxter D. ===

* [Baxter D_ Whitney|Baxter D. Whitney History]
* [Whitney Serial Numbers|Whitney Serial Numbers]


[anchor|#Mfr_Yates American]
===3.31 - Yates American ===
* J180 Planer - Collection of Restoration Videos by Paul Novelli: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbro57GFOans7EFVsaQ10D2sMVdxtihyV|J180 Video Playlist on YouTube]
* B244 30" Planer - Collection of Restoration Videos by Paul Novelli: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbro57GFOanuBrt7IG7ioE_pWTWqLB8Sh|B244 30" Video Playlist on YouTube]

[anchor|#Electrical]
==4 - Electrical ==
This section contains information on electrical topics

* [Electrical-Power-Cord-Type-Designations|Electrical Power Cord Type Designations]

[anchor|#Elec_Motors]
===4.1 - Motor Information===

* [Electric-Motor-Ty-es|Electric Motor Types (1921)]
* [Electric-Motor-Tutorial|Electric Motor Tutorial (1940)]
* [Farm-Motors-Electric-Motors|Farm Motors-Electric Motors (1917)]
* [Typical-single-phase-motor-wiring|Typical single phase motor wiring]
* [Unisaw-Bullet-Motor-Repair|Unisaw Bullet Motor Repair]
* [Baldor Motor Repair|Baldor Motor Repair]
* [{UP}Centurymotormanual_sm.pdf|Century manual for single-phase motors] (ca. 1928, 3.8 MB PDF)
* [Motors For Your OWWM|Motors for Your Vintage Machinery]—Horse power; troubleshooting induction motors; motor frame sizes
* [MotorManufacturers|List of Motor Manufacturers]
* [Power-Factor-in-Alternating-Current-Circuits|Power Factor in Alternating Current Circuits]
* [{UP}Wagner Electric/Service Instuctions cap and split.pdf|Wagner Electric - Capacitor Start Motor Service Instructions] (1947, 3.4 MB PDF)
* [{UP}Wagner Electric/Service Instuctions Repulsion.pdf|Wagner Electric - Repulsion Start Motor Service Instructions] (1942, 4.4 MB PDF)

[anchor|#Elec_Starters]

===4.2 - Magnetic Starter Information===

* [Magnetic Starters Explained|Magnetic Starters: A Tutorial]
* [Motor Starter Wiring Diagrams|Motor Starter Wiring Diagrams]
* [Furnas Mag Starter Control Cleaning|Furnas Magnetic Starter Control Cleaning]
* [Mag Starter Hum|Mag Starter Hum]

[anchor|#Elec_3Phase]
===4.3 - Three Phase Information===

* [Three Phase Frequently Asked Questions|Three Phase Frequently Asked Questions]
* [VFD Frequent Questions|VFD Frequent Questions]

[anchor|#Elec_Overload]
===4.4 - Overload Protection Information===

* [{UP}/ElectricalOverloads/Allen Bradley Overload Protection Chart.pdf|Allen Bradley Overload Protection Chart](pdf)

* [{UP}ElectricalOverloads/KlixonPhenolic.pdf|Klixon Phenolic Motor Protectors (pdf)]


[anchor|#Elec_RotaryPhaseConverter]
===4.5 - Rotary Phase Converters===

* [Intro|Intro]
* [RPC construction|RPC construction methods]

[anchor|#FAQ]
===5 - Frequently Asked Questions at Vintage Machinery===

* [Buying-and-Selling-Machinery-and-Machine-Parts|Buying and Selling Machinery and Machine Parts]
* [How Much Is My Machine Worth|How Much Is My Machine Worth?]
* [Our-Mission|Our Mission]
* [OWWM-org-vs-Vintagemachinery-org|OWWM.org vs Vintagemachinery.org]
* [Photo-Publication-Submissions|Photo & Publication Submissions]
* [Registry-Stewards|Registry Stewards]
* [User-Name-Password|User Name & Password]
* [Using-the-Search-Box-in-VM|Using the Search Box in VM]
* [Where Can I Find Old Manuals and other Dirty Paper|Where Can I Find Old Manuals and other "Dirty Paper"?]

[anchor|#Biographies]
===6 - Biographies & Obituaries===

* [John-Abell-Obituary|Abell, John, Obituary (1903)]
* [Matthias-W-Baldwin|Baldwin, Matthias W. (1921)]
* [John-Sellers-Bancroft|Bancroft, John Sellers (1919)]
* [B-F-BARNES|Barnes, Benjamin Franklin (1919)]
* [William-B-Bement|Bement, William B. (1895)]
* [Thomas-Blanchard|Blanchard, Thomas (1906)]
* [F-J-L-Blandy|Blandy, F. J. L. (1875)]
* [H-Blandy|Blandy, H. (1875)]
* [David-Bovaird|Bovaird, David (1890)]
* [The-late-Christopher-Columbus-Bradley|Bradley, Christopher C. (1916)]
* [George-W-Brown|Brown, George W. (1896)]
* [Edward-P-Bullard-Sr|Bullard, Edward P., Sr. (1907)]
* [Orrin-C-Burdict|Burdict, Orrin C. (1905)]
* [John-Charter-Sr-Obituary|Charter, John, Sr., Obituary (1901)]
* [George-Henry-Corliss|Corliss, George Henry (1888)]
* [H-J-Cordesman-Sr-1919|Cordesman, H. J., Sr. (1919)]
* [BioDavisAaron|Davis, Aaron (1857)]
* [Henry-Disston-Obituary|Disston, Henry, Obituary (1890)]
* [{UP}%2fBiographies%2fDoaneWmH-QueenCityHeritage.pdf|Doane, William H. (1998, PDF)]
* [Lovett-Eames-and-Gardner-T-Eames-1904|Eames, Lovett and Eames, Gardner T. (1904)]
* [Thomas-P-Egan|Egan, Thomas P. (1922)]
* [Oliver-Evans|Evans, Oliver (1906)]
* [Chilion-M-Farrar-Obituary|Farrar, Chilion M., Obituary (1907)]
* [Philetus-Woodworth-Gates|Gates,  Philetus Woodworth (1921)] 
* [Clements-A-Greenleaf|Greenleaf, Clements A. (1893)]
* [Charles-Brooks-Hoard|Hoard, Charles B. (1895)]
* [Edward-Huber|Huber, Edward (1904)]
* [Carl-Edward-Johansson|Johansson, Carl Edvard  (1924)]
* [BioJoslinEdward|Joslin, Edward (1901)]
* [Edward-J-Kearney|Kearney, Edward J. (1922)]
* [Oliver-Smith-Kelly|Kelly, Oliver Smith (1918)]
* [James-Leffel|Leffel, James (1875)]
* [Philip-Medart|Medart, Philip (1899)]
* [William-Medart|Medart, William (1899)]
* [James-Mills|Mills, James (1913)]
* [William-Muir-Obituary|Muir, William (1888)]
* [Charles-Napier|Napier, Charles (1918)]
* [Charles-C-Newton-Obituary|Newton, Charles C. (1906)]
* [William-Oesterlein|Oesterlein, William (Wilhelm) (1920)]
* [DeWitt-Clinton-Prescott|Prescott, DeWitt Clinton (1920)]
* [Joseph-B-Reed|Reed, Joseph B. (1912)]
* [Elisha-K-Root|Root, Elisha K. (1866 & 1916)]
* [Meinrad-Rumely-Dead|Rumely, Meinrad (1904)]
* [Sidney-Shepard|Shepard, Sidney(1894)]
* [Sherman-Cornelius-Schauer|Schauer, Sherman Cornelius (1918)]
* [http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Guy%20Knowlton%20Sembower.ashx|Sembower, Guy Knowlton (1925)]
* [John-L-Seyfang|Seyfang, John L.  (1890)]
* [BioSlateDwight|Slate, Dwight (1906)]
* [John-Edson-Sweet|Sweet, John E. (1917)]
* [LeGrand-Skinner-Obituary|Skinner, LeGrand (1922)]
* [John-E-Sweet-Obituary|Sweet, John E. Obituary (1916)]
* [Theodore-Trecker|Trecker, Theodore (1922)]
* [John-Trefts|Trefts, John (1898)]
* [George-M-Trefts|Trefts, George M. (1898)]
* [Carl-W-Weiss-The-Dean-of-oil-engineers|Weiss, Carl W. (1918)]
* [George-Westinghouse|Westinghouse, George (1914)]
* [Amos-Whitney|Whitney, Amos, Obituary (1920)]
* [Solomon-A-Woods-Obituary|Woods, Solomon A. Obituary (1910)]


[anchor|#GasEngines]



===7 - Gas Engines===

* [A-Brief-History-of-the-Internal-Combustion-Engine|A Brief History of the Internal Combustion Engine (1914)]
* [Farm-Motors-Gas-and-Oil-Engines|Farm Motors-Gas and Oil Engines (1917)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-1-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 1)(1893)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-2-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 2)(1893)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-3-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 3)(1893)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-4-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 4)(1893)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-5-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 5)(1893)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-6-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 6)(1893)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-7-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 7)(1893)]
* [Modern-Gas-and-Oil-Engines-Part-8-1893|Modern Gas and Oil Engines (Part 8)(1893)]
* [The-Modern-Gas-Engine-1895|The Modern Gas Engine (1895)]
* [Various-Types-of-Engines-and-Motors-Part-1|Various Types of Engines and Motors (Part 1)(1898)]
* [Various-Types-of-Engines-and-Motors-Part-2|Various Types of Engines and Motors (Part 2)(1898)]
* [Various-Types-of-Engines-and-Motors-Part-3|Various Types of Engines and Motors (Part 3)(1898)]

[anchor|#GasTractionEngines]
===8 - Gas Traction Engines===

* [Farm-Motors-Gas-Traction-Engines|Farm Motors-Gas Traction Engines (1917)]

[anchor|#Metal]
===9 - Metalworking Machinery===

* [American-Standard-Lathe-Spindle-Nose-Dimensions|American Standard Lathe Spindle Nose Dimensions]
* [Leveling-a-Machine|Leveling a Machine]
* [Metalworking-Machinery-Serial-Numbers|Metalworking Machinery Serial Numbers]
* [Metal-Working-Machines|History of Metalworking Machines (1890)]
* [Development-of-the-Turret-Lathe|Development of the Turret Lathe (1900)]
* [Milling-Machine-Dividing-Heads|Milling Machine Dividing Heads (1902)]
* [Milling-Machines-in-the-United-States|Milling Machines in the United States (1902)]
* [Power-Hammers-and-Their-Uses|Power Hammers and Their Uses (1908)]
* [{UP}/Principles of Tool Room Grinding.pdf|Principles of Tool Room Grinding] (pdf) (1944)
* [{UP}/Techinical Manual-Lathes/Techinical Manual-Lathes Part 1.pdf|Techinical Manual-Lathes Part 1] (pdf) (1940)
* [{UP}/Techinical Manual-Lathes/Techinical Manual-Lathes Part 2.pdf|Techinical Manual-Lathes Part 2] (pdf) (1940)
* [Treatise-on-the-Heavy-Milling-Machines|Treatise on the Heavy Milling Machines (1903)]
* [Treatise-on-the-Plano-Millers|Treatise on the Plano Millers (1903)]
* [Standard-Planer-Parting-Tools|Standard Planer & Parting Tools]
[anchor|#Reprints]
===10 - Publication Reprints===

* [Publication Reprints|Publication Reprints]

[anchor|#Sawmills]
===11 - Sawmills===

* [{UP}/Sawmills/Small Sawmill Operator's Manual.pdf|Small Sawmill Operator's Manual] (pdf) (1958)

[anchor|#SteamEngines]
===11 - Steam Engines===

* [Steam-Engines-at-the-World-s-Fair-Parts-1-2|Steam Engines at the World’s Fair (Parts 1-2) (1893)]
* [Steam-Engines-at-the-World-s-Fair-Parts-3-4|Steam Engines at the World’s Fair (Parts 3-4) (1893)]
* [Steam-Engine-Frequently-Asked-Questions|Steam Engine Frequently Asked Questions (1902)]
* [Early-American-High-Speed-Engines|Early American High Speed Engines (1903)]
* [Early-History-of-the-Steam-Engine|Early History of the Steam Engine (1902)]
* [Historical-Sketch-of-the-Steam-Engine|Historical Sketch of the Steam Engine (1908)]
* [Production-Figures-for-Agricultural-Steam-Engines|Production Figures for Agricultural Steam Engines (1953)]
* [The-History-of-the-Steam-Engine-1890|The History of the Steam Engine (1890)]
* [Steam-Engine-Foundations|Steam Engine Foundations (1902)]
* [Steam-Engine-Parts|Steam Engine Parts (1902)]
* [Materials-and-Workmanship-of-the-Steam-Engine|Materials and Workmanship of the Steam Engine (1902)]
* [Care-and-Management-of-the-Steam-Engine|Care and Management of the Steam Engine (1902)]
* [Farm-Motors-Stationary-Steam-Engines|Farm Motors-Stationary Steam Engines (1917)]

[anchor|#SteamTractionEngines]
===12 - Steam Traction Engines===

* [Development-of-the-Steam-Traction-Engine-in-America-Part-1|Development of the Steam Traction Engine in America (Part 1) (Aug. 1916)]
* [Development-of-the-Steam-Traction-Engine-in-America-Part-2|Development of the Steam Traction Engine in America (Part 2) (Oct. 1916)]
* [General-Description-of-Traction-Engines|General Description of Traction Engines (1908)]
* [Farm-Motors-Steam-Traction-Engines|Farm Motors-Steam Traction Engines (1917)]
* [Modern-English-Traction-Engines|Modern English Traction Engines (1896)]
* [Steam-Traction-Engine-Manufacturers|Steam Traction Engine Manufacturers]
* [The-Thresher-s-Guide-Volume-I|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Foreword & Table of Contents (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-1|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 1 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-2|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 2 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-3|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 3 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-4|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 4 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-5|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 5 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-6|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 6 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-7|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 7 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-8|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 8 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-9|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 9 (1910)]
* [The-Thresher-s-Steam-Traction-Engine-Guide-Volume-1-Chapter-10|The Thresher’s (Steam Traction Engine) Guide, Volume 1, Chapter 10 (1910)]

[anchor|#Videos]
===13 - Videos===

* [Agrirama|Videos from the Georgia Agrirama]
* [Jointer And Planer Knife Setting Videos|Jointer and Planer Knife Setting Videos]
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbro57GFOans7EFVsaQ10D2sMVdxtihyV|Yates J180 Planer - Collection of Restoration Videos by Paul Novelli on YouTube]

===14 - Woodworking Machinery History===

* Band Saw History
** [Pre History Of Band Saws|Pre History of Band Saws]
** [Early History Of Band Saws|Early History of Band Saws]
* Jointer History
** [Pre History of Jointers|Pre History of Jointers]
** [Early History of Jointers|Early History of Jointers]
* Lathe History
** [History-of-Lathes-1900|History of Lathes (1900)]
* Radial Arm Saw History
** [History of the Radial Arm Saw|Pre History of Radial Arm Saws]
** [Early History of Radial Arm Saws|Early History of Radial Arm Saws]
* Table Saw History
** [OriginsOfTwoBladedTableSaws|Origins Of Two Bladed Table Saws]
* [Early-History-of-Wood-Working-Machines-1870|Early History of Wood-Working Machines (1870)]
* [Histories|Histories of Woodworking Machinery]
* [Rockwell-Delta_in_South_Africa|History of Rockwell-Delta in South Africa]
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