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F. Pratt & Co.
Halifax, England, U.K.
Company Website: https://www.prattburnerd.com/
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Nov 11 2024 7:22PM by joelr4
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Founded in 1886 by Frederick Pratt. They were incorporated on 1897 and became a publicly traaded company in 1953. The company merged with the F. Burnerd and Company Limited in 1961.

AKA Eagle Iron Works.

Information Sources

More history and machine information can be found at Tony Griffith's Lathe web site.
Also see Grace's Guide web site.
History of Pratt Burnerd America.

YouTube video on operating a 1890's F. Pratt Lathe.

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