Photo Index - L. Robbins - L Robbins Metal Lathe

Machinery Photo Index

Manufactured/Badged by:
L. Robbins
Worcester, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	18" by 12' bed
Submitted By:	Bill Hazzard

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	L Robbins Metal Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1895 to 1900
Serial Number:	1104
Last Updated	11/12/2014 9:06:09 AM

Comments:

I saved this lathe from an old machine shop in Bristol PA. It was most likely installed there new and hadn't seen the light of day in over 114 years. I figure that when it was installed it would have come in on a horse and wagon and left on a truck. The lathe will swing 18" and has a 12'bed. The spindle thread is 2 5/8" 7 TPI, the spindle taper is 5MT, the tailstock taper is 4MT. I have everything that goes with the lathe including the counter shaft and change gears and I will have it set up soon.

Photo 1:

Comments: The lathe in my shop.
Source: Bill Hazzard

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 2:

Comments:
Source: Bill Hazzard

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 3:

Comments:
Source: Bill Hazzard

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 4:

Comments:
Source: Bill Hazzard

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 5:

Comments: The lathe in it's original location
Source: Bill Hazzard

Direct Link
IMG Code