Photo Index - Gilman & Son - Duplicating Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Gilman & Son
Springfield, VT

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	6"x12"
Submitted By:	John Lucas

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Duplicating Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	Approximately 1896
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Last Updated	2/5/2004 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

The Gilman & Son Duplicating Lathe was found in a recently closed custom golf club manufacturing facility 11/1/03 by Jim Hackett of Underwood Iowa. One week later Jim purchased it and a week after that he disassembled and moved it back to the Tool and Die shop he owns and operates in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In a matter of a few short days he had completely cleaned it up and reassembled it to working condition, and it is now on display with other items related to the manufacture of golf clubs. This machine was used to produce the wooden clubs that were used by many widely known celebraties and dignitaries. Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Mickey Mantle, Bob Hope, just to name a few along with many US Presidents and several Kings from other countries have had their clubs shaped on this machine.

This is truly a unique item and at least for the short term may be viewed at Arnold Tool Incorporated of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Please call if you are interested. 1-712-388-9330 ask for Jim Hackett or John Lucas

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Comments: Before as found
Source: J Lucas

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Comments: After being disassembled moved about 200 miles and reassembled.
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