Photo Index - J. G. Blount Co. - Manual Training School Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
J. G. Blount Co.
Everett, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	10 inch swing
Submitted By:	Sean McConnell

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Manual Training School Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1900 (patent date)
Serial Number:
Last Updated	5/17/2006 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

I purchased this beauty last year for the bargain sum of $100, including gouges and faceplates. It has a functional working span of 40" between centers, with a 10" diameter swing. It seems to be completely original and unmodified, right down to the stepped flat-belt drive. The motor within the housing is a Leland (Dayton Ohio) 3/4 horse, which looks original but unfortunately seems to under-power this machine. The back of the tailstock has the cast inscription "J G Blount Co Everett Mass Pat USA Apr 11 1900." Blount seems to have been in the lathe business right into the modern era, but on the Internet there is a surprising void of information about this company. I'd love to see an old catalog with retail prices.

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Comments: Blount pattern-maker's lathe
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Comments: Stepped flatbelt drive!
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Comments: Blount nameplate
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