can anyone identify this machine for me?

   / can anyone identify this machine for me? #1  

PaulieD

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I hate demonstrating my immense ignorance, but my curiosity has the best of me,

My buddy found this machine in the old garage on a property he just purchased. Neither of us have any idea what it is. We recognize the electric motor, but have no idea what the motor is driving?
 

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   / can anyone identify this machine for me? #2  
To me it looks like a small air compressor. Like a unit a airbrush artist would use.
 
   / can anyone identify this machine for me? #3  
Keep the fingers away from belts and pulleys whilst the little guy is running :D
 
   / can anyone identify this machine for me? #4  
Air compressor
 
   / can anyone identify this machine for me? #5  
Agree, compressor, diaphragm type low volume but OK for inflating tires.
Forget spray painting and most air tools.
Back when that is all one could buy.
On the other hand totally oil less and OK for breathing air 'under the hood' applications.
 
   / can anyone identify this machine for me? #6  
But the real question is....

What's in the orange jug? :drink:
 
   / can anyone identify this machine for me? #7  
Yep, it's an old compressor for a paint sprayer. Probably about 1960 vintage?
The orange jug is the more important find, if it's full!!
 
   / can anyone identify this machine for me?
  • Thread Starter
#8  
Thanks guys, you've solved the mystery! The orange jug has "Cordells Old Fashioned Sorghum Molasses" etched on the jug. It is empty and hasn't been refilled with anything more potent. Thanks for the help, Paul
 

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