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Welcome to OWWM Knowledge Base (Wiki)!
The OWWM Knowledge Base is a wiki based tool for topics related to the use and restoration of vintage woodworking machinery. Feel free to learn something as well as contribute to our knowledge base.

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1 - OWWM Information

This section contains basic information about the OWWM web site and the OWWM forums.


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2 - Restoration Topics

The following topics will cover machinery restoration

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2.1 - Bandsaws


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2.2 - Bearings, Babbitt


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2.3 - Bearings, Ball


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2.4 - Decal Reproductions


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2.5 - Drill Presses


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2.6 - General Maintenance


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2.7 - Jointers and Planers


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2.8 - Line Shafts and Flat Belts


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2.9 - Lubrication


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2.10 - Restoration Tips


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2.11 - Sanders


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2.12 - Scroll / Jig Saws


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2.13 - Sources


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2.14 - Tablesaws


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3 - Manufacturer Specific Information

This section will contain information specific to a manufacturer

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3.1 - Atlas Press Co


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3.2 - W. F. & John Barnes Company


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3.3 - Boice-Crane


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3.4 - Buffalo Forge


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3.5 - Craftsman


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3.6 - Crescent Machine Company


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3.7 - Delta

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3.7.1 - General Information


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3.7.2 - Delta Bandsaws


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3.7.3 - Delta Drill Presses


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3.7.4 - Delta Lathes


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3.7.5 - Delta Sanders


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3.7.6 - Delta 12-14" Table Saw


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3.7.7 - Delta Unisaw


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3.8 - DeWalt


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3.9 - Kneisley Electric Company


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3.10 - Millbury Machine Co.


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3.11 - Montgomery Ward


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3.12 - Newman


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3.13 - Oliver


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3.14 - Parks


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3.15 - Powermatic


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3.16 - Sprunger


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3.17 - Tannewitz


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3.18 - Walker-Turner


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3.19 - Baxter D. Whitney


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4 - Electrical

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4.1 - Motor Information


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4.2 - Magnetic Starter Information


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4.3 - Three Phase Information


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4.4 - Overload Protection Information


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5 - Frequently Asked Questions


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6 - Machinery History


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7 - Publication Reprints


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8 - Videos