Pattern Lathe

[pitstop815]

I am considering purchasing an old pattern lathe from the 40s it is a gorgeous machine and comes with alot of goodies. What I am looking for is information on proper usage of this machine. I Imagine you can use it as a regular lathe but how do you turn oblong material like gun stocks on it?

Thanks Pitstop

[aametalmaster]

You would have to add a router some how. It prob was used with metal patterns for making newel posts and stair handrail spindles. A pointer prob ran along the pattern which was a flat piece of metal with the shape cut out and the tool followed it. Got any pics???...Bob

[pitstop815]

Originally Posted by aametalmaster

You would have to add a router some how. It prob was used with metal patterns for making newel posts and stair handrail spindles. A pointer prob ran along the pattern which was a flat piece of metal with the shape cut out and the tool followed it. Got any pics???...Bob

here is a pic if it works

[aametalmaster]

It looks like an old metal lathe converted to a wood lathe. All of the tracer parts are missing if there ever was any. So you would pretty much have to start over designing parts to make it work for what you want it to. Because all its going to cut is round bowls and straight rails...Bob
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67307569@N00/5364516798/
http://www.makingthemodernworld.org....0-1880/IC.066/

[pitstop815]

Thanks for the response Bob. I am most interested in using it as a regular lathe. Looking at the pic what do you think something like that is worth?

There are about 20 hand tools and several different tool rest that com with the machine and a 3 more mounting plates.

Thanks Chris

[aametalmaster]

Thats a tough question i would say $1,000 bucks for starters. It has some metal in in for sure and that motor is huge...Bob