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1908 Article - Fay & Scott Lathes |
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"Modern Machinery". Vol. 22, No. 11, Nov., 1908, pg. 296 |
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6/6/2012 10:35:14 PM |
Fay & Scott Lathes
The 24-inch engine lathe shown herewith is manufactured by Fay & Scott, Dexter, Maine, builders of engine lathes, extension gap engines lathes, and pattern makers lathes. The only special feature in regard to this line of standard engine lathes is the lead screw clutch mechanism shown in the front of the bed below the head stock. the mechanism is operated by the vertical lever on the front of the lathe.
EXTENSION GAP LATHE.
This is a patented arrangement for changing instantly from belt to gear feeds, or vice versa. The change gears of the lathe are kept in mesh all the time and the belt is always kept on the feed cones.
EXTENSION GAP ENGINE LATHE.
The cut of the 20-42-in. extension gap lathe shows the lathe motor driven, the motor being mounted on a bracket over the head stock and direct geared to the spindle of the lathe, the lathe having double back gears. The motor on this lathe is a 3 h. p. with speed ratio of 1 to 3, speed variation 525 to 1575 r. p. m. The lathes are equipped with motor drive by either one of two methods, either by direct connection to the spindle by gearing or by use of silent chain.
The principal points of advantage of these extension gap lathes are economy of floor space, capacity for work of large diameter, extra length, and at the same time the machine is well adapted for doing work accurately and well within the ordinary capacity.
For large swing work the lathe is triple geared direct into the large face plate. This feature is shown in the cut of the motor-driven lathe. The usual attachments can be applied to both the engine lathes and extension gap engine lathes. |
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