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United States Machine Tool Co.
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Not sure what exactly you are looking for or which model you have but here is what a quick search provided.
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U.S. Machine Tool Company, Vertical Milling Machine, Model V, rehab help needed
Hello everyone. About a month ago, I purchased the mill in the title, Model "V". It was one of those "pig in a poke" kind of buys. I could look, but I could NOT see it run as it was not hooked up and the seller would not go to the trouble; they were about to send it to scrap. It was in rough...
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Over the years US Machine Tools made several models of horizontal and vertical mills. We would need to know which model you have to be of any help.
As an FYI US Machine tools was bought out by the Burke Milling machine company shortly after WWII. There currently is a Burke Mills Yahoo Group with considerable information on both US Machine Tools and Burke machines. The downside is that this group will no longer exist after Dec.14th since Yahoo is discontinuing support of all Yahoo Groups.
Also there have been several US Machine Tools mill restoration projects documented on the Practical Machinist website.
I believe all are in the Antique Machinery and History section
If you go to this site be sure to read the rules first. They do not allow the discussion of hobby grade machines. Also tread lightly as there is plenty of good information available, but there are also some crusty individuals who enjoy picking on hobbyists. You'll get plenty of help if you can wade through the comments without becoming confrontational.
As an FYI US Machine tools was bought out by the Burke Milling machine company shortly after WWII. There currently is a Burke Mills Yahoo Group with considerable information on both US Machine Tools and Burke machines. The downside is that this group will no longer exist after Dec.14th since Yahoo is discontinuing support of all Yahoo Groups.
Also there have been several US Machine Tools mill restoration projects documented on the Practical Machinist website.
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I believe all are in the Antique Machinery and History section
Antique Machinery and History
Discuss antique machinery and the history of manufacturers >> moderator Greg Menke
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If you go to this site be sure to read the rules first. They do not allow the discussion of hobby grade machines. Also tread lightly as there is plenty of good information available, but there are also some crusty individuals who enjoy picking on hobbyists. You'll get plenty of help if you can wade through the comments without becoming confrontational.