Photo Index - Herberts Machinery Co. - Model 407

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Herberts Machinery Co.
Los Angeles, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	7in X 30 in 24 in between centers
Submitted By:	John Orvis

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 407
Date of Manufacturer:	mid-1930's
Serial Number:	n/a
Last Updated	6/17/2006 4:19:33 PM

Comments:

I was able to secure this from Mike Burien for a song (and of course some cash). I think he could have shipped liquid nitro in the box and it would have been safe.

This small lathe is pictured (p 12)in the 1935 Wood Wizard - Herbert's Machinery catalog. Base is cast iron, head and tail stock housings are aluminum, with all shafting steel. The head stock rotates for a bowl turning function. Probably wont turn any bowls on this over 30 in diameter.

Time now for a stand and motor.

Here are the paints I used. They are very, very close - a little thinning of the latex makes good touch up paint. The latex is sprayable too

Ace Rust Stop Enamel 1197078/100061 Burgundy Satin Indoor/outdoor [This is what I used}

Rustoleum American Accents -The Tapestry Color Collection
#7945 Satin Finish Claret Wine (color) Latex -water clean up [Used this for touch up -sometimes I spray the Ace in a dixie cup and use a brush for touch up too]

Photo 1:

Comments: Lathe parts as received
Source: Mike Burien

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Photo 2:

Comments: All tarted up
Source: JohnO

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Photo 3:

Comments: Catalog cut
Source: Herbert's

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