Photo Index - R. K. Le Blond Machine Tool Co. - Leblond Quickchange

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Manufactured/Badged by:
R. K. Le Blond Machine Tool Co.
Cincinnati, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	14"
Submitted By:	Steve Oclon

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Leblond Quickchange
Date of Manufacturer:	1908
Serial Number:	C1879 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	12/13/2011 12:21:02 PM

Comments:

The machine is in wonderful shape for it's age. Conformation from Leblond states it was built in 1908. When purchased it was in pieces,dirty, rusty, and I was very lucky everything was there. The compound is not original as it was rusted solid and could not be repaired. It took 2 years of looking to find one that would match the machine. About 200 hours labor and I own a piece of working American history. The machine holds trim and the accuracy is tight and has no chatter. It came with a 3 and 4 jaw chuck, faceplate, steady rest, taper attachment,and a gearing countdown and stop. I have had this machine about 10 years and it was a hefty upgrade from a 9" Southbend. The motor pullies were converted as the original drive was from overhead and there was no motor housing on the machine. Enjoy the pictures.

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Comments: chuck and compound
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