70 year old shop liquidation
 

have never seen one like this and i do not mean the lathe on the right
i mean the one straight ahead

http://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_k...iN_600x450.jpg


the ad for the entire contents of the shop

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/5440824521.html

70 year old shop liquidation
 

Looks like a platter or shallow bowl lathe. Large faceplate.

Without a large faceplate, it might have been (or could be) a bowl lathe.

No idea on the bearing as to weight and thrust ability but it looks
ample. That really tells.

Lots of good tools so it seems. Is this a 3 phase shop ? maybe!

I have 3 phase high voltage (370) in my metal shop. Wood end is all
130v or 110v depending on the age not voltage in the wall.

Martin


On 2/9/2016 11:21 PM, Electric Comet wrote:
have never seen one like this and i do not mean the lathe on the right
i mean the one straight ahead

http://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_k...iN_600x450.jpg


the ad for the entire contents of the shop

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/5440824521.html

70 year old shop liquidation
 

Electric Comet wrote:
have never seen one like this and i do not mean the lathe on the right
i mean the one straight ahead

http://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_k...iN_600x450.jpg


the ad for the entire contents of the shop

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/5440824521.html

That's not a lathe--it's a honking big disc sander.

--
GW Ross

For such a cute kid, you sure turned
out ugly.

70 year old shop liquidation
 

On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 07:13:29 -0500
"G. Ross" wrote:

That's not a lathe--it's a honking big disc sander.

it took me a while to figure out where the freestanding lathe was that
was mentioned in the description

my eyes initially just passed right over this lathe

70 year old shop liquidation
 

On Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:25:59 -0600
Martin Eastburn wrote:

Without a large faceplate, it might have been (or could be) a bowl
lathe.

could still be a bowl lathe with the right attachment to the face
plate

No idea on the bearing as to weight and thrust ability but it looks
ample. That really tells.

the lathe looks very beefy

Lots of good tools so it seems. Is this a 3 phase shop ? maybe!

it is 3 phase

3 phaase planer for sale

70 year old shop liquidation
 

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.

Now look at 10. Metal. vac at the bottom. Sanding.

Martin


On 2/10/2016 9:25 PM, Martin Eastburn wrote:
Looks like a platter or shallow bowl lathe. Large faceplate.

Without a large faceplate, it might have been (or could be) a bowl lathe.

No idea on the bearing as to weight and thrust ability but it looks
ample. That really tells.

Lots of good tools so it seems. Is this a 3 phase shop ? maybe!

I have 3 phase high voltage (370) in my metal shop. Wood end is all
130v or 110v depending on the age not voltage in the wall.

Martin


On 2/9/2016 11:21 PM, Electric Comet wrote:
have never seen one like this and i do not mean the lathe on the right
i mean the one straight ahead

http://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_k...iN_600x450.jpg


the ad for the entire contents of the shop

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/tls/5440824521.html

70 year old shop liquidation
 

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.

70 year old shop liquidation
 

On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:14:15 -0600
Martin Eastburn wrote:


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.

yep

also pic 11 is the backside of the big lathe

http://images.craigslist.org/00I0I_4...Lp_600x450.jpg


pic 13 shows a 4 speed oil filled motor

70 year old shop liquidation
 

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.

70 year old shop liquidation
 

On 13/02/2016 8:17 PM, Martin Eastburn wrote:
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.

I suppose someone could e-mail the vendor and ask.
Graham