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Winer Observatory Sonoita Facility Machine Shop

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Winer Machine Shop Overview

The Winer Sonoita Facility has a well-equipped field shop with normal hand and power tools, a Bridgeport milling machine, a YAM gearhead engine lathe, a Delta 14-inch band saw, a Sears Craftsman 2 hp wood-cutting table saw, a Miller MIG welder, and a Lincoln plasma cutter.

Bridgeport Mill

The Bridgeport milling machine was donated to Winer by what was then Hughes Missile Systems (now Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ. This mill has the long knee, a 4-inch riser, optional lube and mister systems, Rapid-Traverse, the 2 hp variable speed head, and a Sony 2-axis digital readout system.

YAM Gearhead Engine Lathe

The YAM gearhead engine lathe was also donated to Winer by Hughes Missile Systems (now Raytheon). All speeds and modes of operation are chosen by shifting levers -- there are no belts to move. The motor is rated at 5 h.p. This unit has an automatic cutting fluid sump, foot brake, complete thread cutting speeds, and is a very complete lathe.

Last modified: January 1, 2008.

	Winer Machine Shop Overview The Winer Sonoita Facility has a well-equipped field shop with normal hand and power tools, a Bridgeport milling machine, a YAM gearhead engine lathe, a Delta 14-inch band saw, a Sears Craftsman 2 hp wood-cutting table saw, a Miller MIG welder, and a Lincoln plasma cutter.
	Bridgeport Mill The Bridgeport milling machine was donated to Winer by what was then Hughes Missile Systems (now Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ. This mill has the long knee, a 4-inch riser, optional lube and mister systems, Rapid-Traverse, the 2 hp variable speed head, and a Sony 2-axis digital readout system.
	YAM Gearhead Engine Lathe The YAM gearhead engine lathe was also donated to Winer by Hughes Missile Systems (now Raytheon). All speeds and modes of operation are chosen by shifting levers -- there are no belts to move. The motor is rated at 5 h.p. This unit has an automatic cutting fluid sump, foot brake, complete thread cutting speeds, and is a very complete lathe.