Photo Index - F. E. Reed & Co. - Engine lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
F. E. Reed & Co.
Worcester, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	18"x 60"(?)
Submitted By:	David Smith

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Engine lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1900 approx
Serial Number:
Last Updated	1/29/2012 11:53:32 PM

Comments:

Photo 1:

Comments: 18" FE REED lathe aproximatly 1890-1900 vintage with 4 jaw chuck and custom motor drive. Tombstone gear holder is on right edge of picture (bottom ) and small flat belt drive for automatic feed can just be seen on left side of picture.
Source: Original photo by Dave Smith

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Photo 2:

Comments: FE Reed Co. 18" metal lathe showing change gear set up and power feed drive system (and a dirty shop floor)
Source: Original photo by Dave Smith

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