Afternoon all ..

I recently acquired a small antique (?) lathe that I am unable to
identify and was hoping to get some expert input here.

I was told it was from the 30's or 40's but I lean towards 50's. It
has no markings other than a feather (?) type design on either end of
the bed and two numbers, one inside the head and the other in the
tail. It has no motor or belt and has had a couple of parts replaced.
It appears to be functional after some serious elbow work to free the
banjo bolt from underneath the tail stock.

I am not certain if it's worth restoring, if parts are available or
can be fabricated. The head appears to be reversible? A flat round on
one end with four holes and a solid pin end on the other side.

The person who gave it to me was told it was a craftsman but there are
no markings to confirm that and everyone who has looked at it believes
it not to be craftsman. Since the head and tail seem to have solid
un-removable pins, it will limit the type of turnings it can do.

If I can figure out what it is and what I can do with it, I may
restore it and keep it as a traveling lathe. Any information, input or
suggestions are appreciated.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...athe-front.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...lathe-rear.jpg

Thanks!
`Casper

On Feb 26, 11:57*am, Casper wrote:
Afternoon all ..

I recently acquired a small antique (?) lathe that I am unable to
identify and was hoping to get some expert input here.

I was told it was from the 30's or 40's but I lean towards 50's. It
has no markings other than a feather (?) type design on either end of
the bed and two numbers, one inside the head and the other in the
tail. It has no motor or belt and has had a couple of parts replaced.
It appears to be functional after some serious elbow work to free the
banjo bolt from underneath the tail stock.

I am not certain if it's worth restoring, if parts are available or
can be fabricated. The head appears to be reversible? A flat round on
one end with four holes and a solid pin end on the other side.

The person who gave it to me was told it was a craftsman but there are
no markings to confirm that and everyone who has looked at it believes
it not to be craftsman. Since the head and tail seem to have solid
un-removable pins, it will limit the type of turnings it can do.

If I can figure out what it is and what I can do with it, I may
restore it and keep it as a traveling lathe. Any information, input or
suggestions are appreciated.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...lathe-rear.jpg

Thanks!
`Casper

this looks like the lathe on old woodworking machines. check out this
link: http://owwm.com/photoindex/detail.aspx?ID=5935
paul gilbert

this looks like the lathe on old woodworking machines. check out this
link: http://owwm.com/photoindex/detail.aspx?ID=5935
paul gilbert


Paul,

Thanks for the link. It looks very close to my lathe, however mine is
only 21" in length and seems to have a different head unit. I
certainly like the idea of the flat end possibly being used as a
sanding disc but do not see any holes or other methods the slant bed
would atttach. I'm wondering if mine is a smaller, slightly earlier
version. I'm also wondering now if I even have the correct head parts.

`Casper