Photo Index - Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft - Wood Lathe

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Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft
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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	8" swing, 27" between centers
Submitted By:	Torvald Sorenson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Wood Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1935
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	1/11/2014 5:49:16 PM

Comments:

I believe this lathe has been in the family since it was originally purchased and that it was purchased at the same time as a Powr-Kraft jig-saw and belt sander which I also still have. It has not been set up to run since 64' except for a brief stint in the late 80’s. I finally put it in a permanent position to run at the start of 2014. The lathe is complete excepting a broken locking lever for the tailstock center. I cleaned it, replaced the bronze bushings for the headstock, and it’s ready to run. I can’t say that I’ve used it yet but I’m looking forward to not having to use my metal lathe for wood any more.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front view. THe motor is not original but of similar vintage.
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Photo 3:

Comments: Head stock with Powr-Kraft lable. The bottom portion ofthe lable used to say 'Montgomery Ward'
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Photo 4:

Comments: Another shot of the head stock
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