Photo Index - W. C. Young & Co. - Foot Powered Speed or Hand Lathe - Wood and Metal

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. C. Young & Co.
Worcester, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9 in swing - 24 inch between centers
Submitted By:	Ed Hobbs

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Foot Powered Speed or Hand Lathe - Wood and Metal
Date of Manufacturer:	apprx late 1890's
Serial Number:	FF 2347 stamped in bed
Last Updated	1/10/2011 8:13:20 PM

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Great example of a foot powered lathe! Speed or hand lathes could be used for both wood or metal turning. With the compound, at least some metal turning could be done. No lead screw but threads could be "chased." Such a lathe would be cheaper than one with a lead screw.

The wood tool rest (shown on bed) replaced the metal one for wood turning. Young lathes had some very decorative castings especially in the legs. This one has a dealer brass tag "Frasse & Company, 95 Fulton Street, NY". Not sure of paint color?

Other manufactureres such as Seneca Falls also made this type of combination wood/metal lathe. The Barnes #4 had more capabilty with a "manual" lead screw driving or moving the carriage.

Love to hear from others interested in foot powered machinery. For additional information on foot powered machinery, please visit my webiste at www.footpoweredmachinery.com

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Comments: Dealer name tag on top of left leg.
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Comments: Cross feed and compound and wood tool post/rest. Note old style cutter (no separate cutter) in metal tool holder.
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Comments: Left side view of leg and flywheel and headstock with other treadle parts shown.
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Comments: Name cast in pedal.
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Comments: Right leg detail.
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