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Hello,
I picked up some old tools recently, including this unknown old lathe. Stubby legs, long bed, very smooth carriage action. It is HEAVY for the size, feels like 180 pounds without a scale.
The bed is 50" from end to end, 8.5" wide, and 11" off the ground.
The old oilers are a trip, with little glass view ports. It is belt driven, but I don't have a motor or chuck to help date it. The legs are decorative more than just raw function. I'm wondering if it is from an old steam shop.
I'm still figuring out which parts go where, I was not involved in the disassembly, but I cleaned it up to better identify everything. No markings of any kind that I can find.
If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them. I have no clue what I would even use it for. The bed and legs are flawless, so I could attach an aluminum tabletop and use it as a workbench buddy if nothing else.
[Sorry for the garage floor shots, I had to spread out to figure out what was in the bucket full of hardware]
Have a great day!
Patrick
I picked up some old tools recently, including this unknown old lathe. Stubby legs, long bed, very smooth carriage action. It is HEAVY for the size, feels like 180 pounds without a scale.
The bed is 50" from end to end, 8.5" wide, and 11" off the ground.
The old oilers are a trip, with little glass view ports. It is belt driven, but I don't have a motor or chuck to help date it. The legs are decorative more than just raw function. I'm wondering if it is from an old steam shop.
I'm still figuring out which parts go where, I was not involved in the disassembly, but I cleaned it up to better identify everything. No markings of any kind that I can find.
If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them. I have no clue what I would even use it for. The bed and legs are flawless, so I could attach an aluminum tabletop and use it as a workbench buddy if nothing else.
[Sorry for the garage floor shots, I had to spread out to figure out what was in the bucket full of hardware]
Have a great day!
Patrick