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Manufactured/Badged by:
Seneca Falls Manufacturing Co.
Seneca Falls, NY

True Manufacturer:
Seneca Falls Manufacturing Co., Seneca Falls, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9"
Submitted By:	Joseph Larsen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	????
Date of Manufacturer:	?????
Serial Number:	?????
Last Updated	9/24/2012 5:15:05 PM

Comments:

I aquired it in a trade... It probably had legs to the floor and perhaps a drip pan. but they were gone when I got it. I adapted a set of feet to raise the bed so that it would be a bench model.
it is of unknown age the swing is a tad less than 10" placing it in the 9" lathe category The condition of the metal and cast iron are all exquisite for an original very old machine,
The Paint, while not worn through anyplace, has been worn down in several areas. Not to other paint, but down to different coats of the original Black multi coat process as originally applied , according to literature found at the UK web site
The star logo cast into the bed and the brass screw cutting gear chart attached to the head stock are the only bits of information on the lathe that I can find.
there are no patent dates anywhere on the bed casting. In fact there are no other marks on the casting anywhere excepting the star Logo and 3 stars
The lathe appears to have never had any type of cover over the change gears and has the star handles to facilitate exchanging gears when required.

The keyed lead screw and apron provide for longitudinal power feed as well as cross slide power feed similar to a South Bend model "B". Gears are all excellent and everything works as it was designed albeit the machine is not as quiet as my South bend 9" workshop.
If I am correct that this might be very old machine and somewhat rare, I think it would be a shame to attempt to refinish it as I do with Logan and South bend Lathes. Perhaps it belongs in a museum of some sort
Could anyone possibly provide me with the identification and age

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Comments: headstock
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Comments: threading chart
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Comments: close up of threading chart
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Comments: Carriage face
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Comments: star logo..Only marking on bed casting
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