This firm made a patented lathe duplicator in the 1960s. The devices were apparently manufactured and distributed by Jones Sheet Metal, Inc., but the devices themselves were marked with the name "LeGwns Products, Inc."
Information Sources
- A discussion on owwm.org provided pictures and patent.
- A 1964 issue of Industrial Arts & Vocational Magazine has the following snippet.
LeGwns Duplicator installs easily in seconds on any standard wood turning lathe by means of wing nuts. WRITE TODAY FOR DETAILED INFORMATION JONES SHEET METAL INC. 1512 FIRST AVE. NO., MANKATO, MINN. 56002.
- From a 1964 issue of Wood Working Digest:
...model or template to be copied is placed between lateral retaining centers and the cutting bit is controlled by a finger guide which allows the contour of the model or template and assures exact duplication. The "Le Gwns" duplicator... The duplicator is mounted in the lathe bed gap and is easily attached to, or removed from, the lathe by tightening or loosening two wing nuts. All industrial safety code rules are met. Manufacturer: Jones Sheet Metal Co., Mankato, Minn
- An advertisement in a 1964 issue of Industrial Woodworking is from Jones Sheet Metal, Inc., and mentions the "LeGwns duplicator", and says that Jones Sheet Metal were "also manufacturers of LeGwns Safety Shield for lathes."
- From a 1964 issue of American Machinist:
The LeGwns shield does not distort the operators view and is adjustable to any viewing position. It can be tipped to a vertical position for changing stock and does not limit any lathe operation. Jones Sheet Metal Co, Mankato, Minn