Yates American

Yates-American was formed in 1925 by merging P. B. Yates Machine Co. and American Wood Working Machine Co. With factories in Beloit, WI; Hamilton, ON; and Rochester, NY, it claimed to be the largest woodworking machinery maker in the world. In 1933, they introduced the A20 planer-matcher, which became highly successful, producing 100,000 board feet per shift. The company dominated the hardwood planer-matcher market, handling short flooring boards.

In the 1930s, Yates-American introduced the J-Line for vocational education, later shifting the focus to hobbyists. They also became exclusive distributors of Whitney shapers and vocational machinery. In 1961, they acquired S.A. Woods Machine Co. and moved to Roscoe, IL, returning to Beloit in 1981. The company continued to specialize in large planer-matchers, enhancing design, technology, and output

Sheartak manufactures helical cutterheads for some old machines by Yates Americans to help the loyal owners upgrade and enjoys the benefits of spiral cutting technology. 

If you're unable to locate your machine's model number on our website, feel free to reach out to us. We'll be happy to create a custom cutterhead for you at an affordable price.