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Manufactured/Badged by:
Bamford-Chase Machine Co.
Portland, OR

True Manufacturer:
Bamford-Chase Machine Co., Portland, OR
Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Lathe, Metal
Machine Size: 14 X 36
Submitted By: Craig Stebbins
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: conehead engine lathe
Date of Manufacturer: 1943
Serial Number: 4340
Last Updated 10/18/2014 3:47:31 PM

Comments:
Purchased locally in Seattle. Previous owner had it for 25 years. Several coats of paint, and reminants of all controls painted red per some institutional paint scheme. Made in Portland, OR, during WW2.

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Comments: Overall Length 93", probably 3500#
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Comments: Serial # nad mystery stamp
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Comments: Speed plate
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Comments: Foundry mark
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Comments: Everything is large and heavy on this machine.
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