Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - #6 True Treadle

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	13 inch swing
Submitted By:	Ed Hobbs

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	#6 True Treadle
Date of Manufacturer:	Early 1900's
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	5/1/2015 8:36:55 AM

Comments:

This is a true treadle version of the #6 Barnes metal lathe. In addition to the lathe, a set of riser blocks that when placed between the headstock, tool post and tail stock, took the lathe from a 13 inch swing to a 17 inch swing came with it!! She could take about 48 inches between centers. A knob related to the carriage feed was missing. The four step flywheel was so heavy it took two people to hold it for removal. Overall weight was estimated to be about 500 pounds. For additional information on foot powered machinery, please visit www.footpoweredmachinery.com

Photo 1:

Comments: Carriage was missing a knob related to feeding. Note riser block for tool post installed.
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Comments: Shot of riser blocks (headstock, tool post and tailstock), the base of the wood turning attachment and the treadle.
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Comments: Closeup of the way the shaft was suppoorted on the headstock leg end as well as the pitman arm linking the treadle to the drive shaft
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Comments: Closeup of riser block in the carriage tool post holder
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Comments: Side view showing treadles, linkages and pitman arms
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