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Post by latchford on Oct 24, 2010 14:49:23 GMT -5
[/img]Hello Newbie here. Looks like a pretty cool forum. I am a Cabinetmaker who has always been interested in stone as well as wood. Found this recently. I assume its for making cabochons and it's got a copying setup on the left side. Does anyone have any thoughts as to what this is worth. I may be looking to sell it, but am unable to put a price on it yet. Attachments:
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Post by Rockoonz on Oct 24, 2010 16:54:40 GMT -5
It looks interesting. It looks like parts are missing, it should have some kind of water feed to the wheels and some kind of hood to keep the spray in the machine. Where is it located?
Lee
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Post by latchford on Oct 24, 2010 18:00:19 GMT -5
I agree it looks like parts may be missing, but it does have a hood and a water reservoir on the left. Seems to be missing water on the right...should be an easy fix though. I'm located near Toronto, Ontario Attachments:
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 24, 2010 18:30:31 GMT -5
Does the copying setup have any sort of name on it ? Never seen anything quite like that.
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Post by latchford on Oct 24, 2010 20:01:12 GMT -5
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I found no name on it, but it looks like it's meant to be on the Highland Park platform
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 24, 2010 20:14:05 GMT -5
I don't think Highland Park made a preformer, but there were lots of small companies making add on stuff for machines back then.
Don
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Post by lonetreestudios on Oct 24, 2010 22:50:42 GMT -5
Hmmm, looks like lots of electrical exposed to water on that thing. Can't read the motor plate, would be looking for TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) to indicate suitable for "wet" environments, but still not washdown areas. Looks like TEMV on the plate which might be "totally enclosed something or other"... Switch box looks far from sealed as well. Not casting stones, looks like a cool piece if it is up and runing, just been there done that with water and electricity. Agreed, any more info would be cool...
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 25, 2010 7:56:25 GMT -5
It may be an HP bottom sump but I've never seen any HP unit using a double shaft motor. All were belt driven.
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 25, 2010 8:35:12 GMT -5
I think this may have been a home build, using parts from several companies. The hood and large base plate look like H.P. parts. The box that the motor sits on is probably Covington. I have one of those in my spare parts box. I'm really curious about the preformer. Those are heavy brass or bronze castings, so it's an old one. The pan under the left end may be from an old Poly arbor. The whole works looks like it's seen lots of heavy use. The preformer should have some sort of makers name or identification cast into to the castings somewhere. The old time makers were usually proud of their work, and put their name on heavy castings. The preformer may be a candidate for a lapidary museum. I know there are a few old timers who have collections of old equipment. I agree with John. H.P. equipment was all belt driven. I don't think they ever made a direct drive machine.
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Post by drjo on Oct 25, 2010 9:09:05 GMT -5
Can you read the model #? That cover sure does fit like it was made for it. Are they both replaceable sanding strip drums? And if so, do they function well? I think in the ballpark of $150.< unless you find someone that falls in love with it Dr Joe .
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 25, 2010 9:24:39 GMT -5
Don't need the machine, but I'd sure like to play with that preformer, just to see if I could figure it out, and make it work.
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Post by latchford on Oct 25, 2010 18:00:43 GMT -5
Thanks for all the replies. I will have to sit down ASAP to clean it up and check for makers markings. I haven't actually used it..as I stated, I'm a cabinetmaker, and I know next to nothing about this type of stuff...but I am very interested. I will clean it up (maybe tonight) and take some more detailed photos.
Thanks again. Pat
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Post by drjo on Oct 25, 2010 20:27:56 GMT -5
Great, Thanks
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Post by latchford on Oct 25, 2010 21:59:07 GMT -5
Did some cleanup and closer examination. No marking of any kind on preformer apparatus that I can find (I expected to find numbering or something at least) Model # is 6ACM Serial # is 6ACM804, but I now agree the cover does not belong with the motor since it's a tight fit, but there is no (minimal) wear on the label or paint. But motor, preformer, water trough all seem to fit like they were meant to be there. Yes electrical is all suspect. Motor seems sealed (marked TENV...totally enclosed not vented?), but all switches are suspect. When I tip it up I can see the open wiring conections. Toggle switch can't be waterproof and other switches look like splashing water would be a problem. If I plan on using it, I think I would speak with an electrician first (maybe a GFI receptical would work). I took a series of photos, but may not be posted till tomorrow night
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Post by latchford on Oct 25, 2010 22:25:44 GMT -5
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