George Stevens Electrical Coil Winder

[Francis]

Just acquired a George Stevens electrical coil winder. From looking at the unit's internal electrical components, it appears it was made in 1940s/50s. It is Model 4108AM, S/N 10512. It has Veeder-Root counter which is driven by belt from the main drive unit. No instructions or operating manual came with the unit. It also didn't have any coil mandrels. There is a Jacobs chuck mounted on the end of the main shaft.
At present, I have no pictures to show as the unit is in various stages of disassembly for cleaning and replacement of the power and foot speed control cords. The main drive shaft bearings are making a considerable amount noise so they will have to replaced.
An email was sent to the company (who is still in business) requesting infomation. To date, no answer has been received.
Has anyone on the list used this type of electrical coil winder? I would like to know how to correctly operate this machine.
Thanks

[Francis]

Finally finished replacing the power and speed control electrical cords. The main shaft bearings have also been been replaced with new ones.
Had to learn how to reset the Veeder-Root counter (List price of a new one is $900.00 - price to rebuild this unit is $400.0).
The coil winder unit (Geo Stevens Mfg) was internally and externally cleaned.
To operate the coil winder, the Veeder Root counter has to be reset to some predetermine value and preset wheel window has to be closed. This action enables a circuit to be completed, activating a relay and, at the same time, release the main drive shaft electrical rotational brake. The unit is now ready for the foot pedal control to operate the drive motor. Depressing the foot pedal down, will cause to the motor to rotate - the more the foot is depressed, the faster motor will turn. When the Veeder Root counter arrives at zero, the control circuit will open, deactivating the control relay which will depower the drive motor and activate the main shaft electric brake.
Apparently, some previous owner installed a safety switch in series with Veeder Root control circuit.
As part of this effort, a new technique was uncovered. The electrical rotational brake originally had covered terminal covers. These covers were degraded to the point where they couldn't be used again. A couple of plastic vacuum caps (with a hole drilled in the side to allow the connection wire access the terminal) was used as a successful cover substitutes.
Attached is photo of the refurbished coil winder.