Photo Index - E. H. Sheldon & Co. - Wood lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
E. H. Sheldon & Co.
Chicago, IL; Muskegon, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	48" by 10 "
Submitted By:	David Heath

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Wood lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1908 to 1930
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Last Updated	11/19/2011 12:22:17 AM

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Comments: EH Sheldon, Chicago Ill Machine has been modified to run on an dedicated electric motor . Originally ran off a line shaft either overhead or behind the lathe
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Comments: Saddle headstock above , Long handle activates the throwout bearing to start or stop the drive shaft
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Comments: The main bearings on the drive shaft and headstock are babbit type
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