Photo Index - F. S. Perkins Co. - 15" Metal lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
F. S. Perkins Co.
Lowell, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	15" x 60"
Submitted By:	Steve rainville

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	15" Metal lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1895
Serial Number:	unknown
Last Updated	4/27/2016 8:09:58 AM

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Bought locally for $150 and was stored in an old barn. Was missing the chuck and most of the change gears. Surprisingly the rust is not deep or pitted. the restoration has started and i will create a project post for questions and help.

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Comments: here it is moved it in with my 8 ton excavator. this lathe is heavy!
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Comments: reversing feed gears are internal. one has broke theeth another project to make new gears
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Comments: the cross slide pivots up and down by the handle. must be rare i habe never seen this. thinking it was to adjust tool height
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