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Manufactured/Badged by:
Seneca Falls Manufacturing Co.
Seneca Falls, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Lathe, Metal
Machine Size: 9 inch by 36 inch
Submitted By: george s
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Star metal lathe
Date of Manufacturer: 1896
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Last Updated 8/16/2019 8:39:42 AM

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purchased in upstate N.Y. 50 years ago from a retired model maker. The lathe has a very smooth and balanced feel when operating. Minor cleaning was done to show original paint and no pitting. This Star lathe was introduced in 1886 in nine inch swing only and redesigned in 1898.

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Comments: 10 of 13 change gears
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Comments: 3 gears on banjo
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Comments: carriage
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Comments: treadle with 1885 pat. date
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Comments: flywheel and offset treadle
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