Photo Index - American Tool & Machine Co. - Brass Finishing Lathe - part2

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Manufactured/Badged by:
American Tool & Machine Co.
Boston, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12" swing, 5' bed
Submitted By:	Alex Tarlavsky

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Brass Finishing Lathe - part2
Date of Manufacturer:	1860s
Serial Number:	10
Last Updated	6/14/2016 8:31:37 AM

Comments:

This is part 2. A year journey from dysfunctional to working lathe.

Photo 1:

Comments: The shaft is original, but the step pulley was replaced at some point with the v-belt pulley and aluminum spacer.
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Photo 2:

Comments: Lathe was sold without the banjo. Found this one by chance on CL. What are the odds of finding original part for 150 year old lathe?
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Comments: Brocken back bearing saddle was brased by the oldtimer mechanic here in town. All I had to do is to make it fit tight.
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Comments: I had to squise the belt to prevent it from rubbing the inside of the ways. Conveyor rollers are from Macmastercarr. They are hollow and make a loud noise when spinn, but this is what I have for now. I'll make a solid body rollers later.
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Comments: Ready to make shavings. Still have to do the switch. Maybe I'll do the "dead man" floor swich like I have on my drill press.
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Comments: Making felting tool for my sister-in-law. I know I got to use drive center, but the taper is not a standard MT2, knuckle buster mechanic's chuck will do for now.
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