Photo Index - Duro Metal Products Co. - Model A3057 Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Duro Metal Products Co.
Chicago, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	14" x 38"
Submitted By:	DAVID JAMES

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model A3057 Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1950-1956
Serial Number:	503823
Last Updated	3/22/2023 3:50:05 PM

Comments:

This was my grandpa's wood lathe, I'm not exactly sure how much it was used because I never met him.
Fairly certain on the approximate age base on a Price list found on this website, based on the age of other machines I have. I believe this lathe full model number would be A3057645 based on the price list information because it the same stand shown on the next lathe in the price list (Duro B3054). The 645 is "Lathe complete as shown with #3164 Steel Stand, Motor, Rubber Feet, Cord, Plug and Switch"
Edit - After years of sitting in a barn (at least my lifetime of 43) and never turning that I know I finally brought it home, changed the plug, plugged it in, and turned it on. It still needs a little help getting going (like hand starting an airplane), but it runs as smooth as can be. I'm pretty excited about it. Would like to find a set of the Pillar Blocks to make able to turn up to 22"

Specifications I've Found -
Swing over bed - 14"
Swing over bed with pillar blocks - 22"
Distance between centers - 38"
Spindle Thread INBOARD - 1-1/8" 7TPI
Spindle Thread OUTBOARD - 1-1/8" 7TPI reverse thread
Hole through the Spindle 9/16"
Head and Tailstock spindle taper #2 Morse
Headstock pulley - Indexing
Tool Rest Length - 12"
Sealed Ball Bearings 2
Overall Dimensions without the stand are 54-1/2" Long, 10" Wide, 14" Tall.

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Comments: A3057 Price List Photo
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Comments: 645 Stand Reference Picture from Duro B3054
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Comments: Duro Metal Products 14" x 38" Lathe with stand
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