ID mystery lathe?

Apr 16, 2010 4 Replies

I saw this at my local auction:



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What on earth is it?



The leadscrew is massive, and so is the cross-feed, but they're both manual (i.e. not geared to the mandrel).



But the drive and head are tiny, and simply attached to welded angle section.



The cutter looks like one from a spindle moulder, and there are woodshavings/dust on it; wether this is from storage or use I have no idea.



I guess it was made by "someone" for a specific task - anyone got any ideas?



BugBear


Looks homemade for woodturning - looks like a tool rest in front of the headstock

Agreed - but why the massive lead screws?

BugBear

I assume it what what the builder had to hand.

Bob

Doesn't look a huge amount bigger than my Myford...

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