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1898 Article-Dietz, Shumacher & Boye, 22 in. Engine Lathe |
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Iron Trade Review, 20 Jan 1898, pg. 16 |
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6/14/2020 10:56:07 AM |
The 22-inch lathe shown in the cut is built by Dietz, Schumacher & Boye, of Cincinnati, O., and is adapted for heavy work in general.
Emphasis is put upon the new feed device, which enables the operator to use either the belt or gear feed with which very fine or very coarse feeds can be obtained immediately.
The cross feed and length feed can be worked together or separately without injury to the lathe. The rod feed cannot be used if the lead screw is in operation and vice versa. All parts of the lathe are strong enough to stand the maximum strain and the belt will slip before a break would occur.
The lathe is furnished with a compound rest only. A taper attachment of late design is furnished at a small extra cost. Friction countershaft is furnished with each lathe. The weight of the machine on an 8-foot bed is above 4,000 pounds. The head stock is massive and is fitted with bronze bearings. The spindle is large, made of best crucible steel, with hole of 2 1/8 inches through the center. The cone has five steps for 3¾-inch belt and is substantially back-geared. The carriage is carried a little above the V‘s on which the tool block moves, so that the T seats may be of special strength.
The cross-feed is engaged by pulling a button forward one inch and disengaged by pushing back the button an inch. |
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1898 Deitz, Shumacher & Boye, 22 in. Engine Lathe
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