Photo Index - Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft - unknown

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft
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True Manufacturer:
Duro Metal Products Co., Chicago, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	36" between centers, 50" overall
Submitted By:	Nicole MacDonald

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	unknown
Date of Manufacturer:	1930's
Serial Number:	16891
Last Updated	4/14/2015 3:14:06 PM

Comments:

Bought used, had a damaged 1" 16tpi spindle originally. Spindle was replaced with 1" 8tpi. Used often, works well. It looks to be the same as this one http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=14856. He has the original clutch/indexer, mine did not come with those.

Photo 1:

Comments: full view, both tool rests, jog on tail side suggests Powr Kraft?
Source: me

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Photo 2:

Comments: Headstock, only identifying mark is badge 16891. New spindle (1"x8tpi), original pulley
Source: me

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Photo 3:

Comments: original spindle (inboard thread was cut off and too short). Groove and set screw holes for clutch?
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Comments: Non-flat ways. These, plus 16tpi, are holdovers from metal lathes.
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