Photo Index - Greenfield Tap & Die Corp. - No. 218 General Purpose Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Greenfield Tap & Die Corp.
Greenfield, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12" Swing 36" Between Centers
Submitted By:	Jon Shaft

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 218 General Purpose Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1917-1930
Serial Number:	E2 10959
Last Updated	12/18/2023 11:43:32 AM

Comments:

I purchased this lathe in December 2018 in Waterford, Michigan in a completely disassembled state with a decent amount of grime/surface rust. I stripped every part down (with the exception of the spindle) and cleaned/derusted each part individually leaving the paint in tact. It appears to have been originally painted black, then subsequently painted light blue.

Spindle runout measured at .0005" TIR - spindle thread is an unusual 1 3/16" - 10, bed is 5' long with 36" between centers. Westinghouse 3/4 HP 1725 RPM motor.

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Comments: Cleaned/Derusted/Reassembled
Source: Jon Shaft

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Comments: Banjo, Carriage, Tailstock
Source: Jon Shaft

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Comments: Headstock
Source: Jon Shaft

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Comments: Before Cleaning
Source: Jon Shaft

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Comments: Before Cleaning
Source: Jon Shaft

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