Photo Index - Crescent Machine Co. - L-14 lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Crescent Machine Co.
Leetonia, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	14" swing, 60" ctr-ctr
Submitted By:	Jeff McVey

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	L-14 lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1941
Serial Number:	(View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	12/18/2003 3:17:40 AM

Comments:

I found this machine in Ely, Nevada. It was literally buried (see first picture) in the shop where I found it. I paid $250.00 for it, but that included delivery (400+ miles) by the seller.

I gave it "the treatment", and replaced the shelf boards on the original cast iron legs. I have since added a 1-HP, variable-speed, reversible DC motor to power it. One interesting feature is the hinged headstock pulley cover. When raised, it pulls the motor mount bracket closer to the headstock, which slackens the drive belt to ease speed changes.

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