It might be just that - the pie top tables - get the most out
then on to the carvers.

Or more likely in the modern shop the bezels and other names used
that adorn the walls and between the ceiling and hung lamps.

Doesn't have to be a 1200 pound block of wood for a big bowl!
But those are on such setups like this - with massive pillow-blocks
and thrust bearing.

Martin

On 2/11/2016 10:50 PM, graham wrote:
On 11/02/2016 9:14 PM, Martin Eastburn wrote:
Ok guys and gals - look at the entire shop. Look at picture 9.
Notice to the right side is the work holding iron. It won't fit
the spindle lathe that it sits near - to tall for the center. The big
one is just right.

Now notice the holes in the rim. Those look like dog holes to put
clamps to lock down a work piece onto the large wood unit.

Perhaps for holding table tops.