Belt Sander, Used by Phil Remington

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Artifact Overview

Phil Remington was one of racing's greatest fabricators and metalworkers. He worked alongside innovators like Lance Reventlow, Carroll Shelby, and Dan Gurney throughout his 70-year career. Always resourceful, "Rem" often made his own tools suited to the job at hand. He made this belt sander using parts from an old lawn mower.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Belt sander

Date Made

1955-1960

Subject Date

1969-2013

Creator Notes

Built by Phil Remington and Fred Carrillo.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.61.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Gurney Family.

Material

Metal

Color

Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 53 in
Width: 21 in
Length: 17 in

Inscriptions

plaque on back of motor: BALLOR[?] / SINGLE PHASE / SPEC. 34-1003-70 CONNECTION / FRAME 48 424L / H.P. 1/2 / VOLTS 115/230 / AMS 9. 0/4.5 / R.P.M. 1725 / CYCLE 60 PH 1 CLASS 5 / SER.F. 1.25 DES N CODE L / RATING 75 [degees] C / CAT. NO. L3409[?]173
Belt Sander, Used by Phil Remington