Photo Index - Sprunger Brothers, Inc. - L1036 Gap Bed Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sprunger Brothers, Inc.
South Bend, IN; Topeka, IN; Ligonier, IN; Elkhart, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	10" x 36"
Submitted By:	Chris Barker

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	L1036 Gap Bed Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	Early 1950's
Serial Number:	93957 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	11/12/2013 10:51:36 AM

Comments:

A friend had this lathe that was just taking up space in his garage and he offered it to me for a very reasonable price. I have owned it now for about 15 years.
The machine also has stickers from a machinery dealer in Southern California.
Alot of it is origional except the motor and a hand knob on the banjo. I also replaced the handwheel on the quill. The centers and faceplates were purchased from Rockwell Delta.
Another modification I have done is to attach plywood panels to the origional metal frame in order to stiffen it up.
Looking at the pictures makes me realize that the switch I have is a safety hazard if you were ever to accidentally turn it on. I will get a magnetic switch and relocate it out of the way.

Photo 1:

Comments: Headstock.
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Comments: Tailstock.
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Comments: Sprunger badge.
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