Photo Index - W. F. & John Barnes Co. - 9 x 30

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Manufactured/Badged by:
W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL.

True Manufacturer:
W. F. & John Barnes Co., Rockford, IL.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9 x 30
Submitted By:	Rory Brown

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	9 x 30
Date of Manufacturer:	early 1900's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	3/23/2026 1:49:36 AM

Comments:

I purchased this machine in Victoria BC, Canada. the seller was selling it for a friend and knew nothing about its history. It had obviously been used but was missing some change gears and a chuck. Between the gears that came with it and some that I had on hand, I managed to make a combination that would allow the use of the lead screws. Research indicates that it originally came on a treadle powered stand. This one didn't have one, so I improvised with a Singer sewing machine treadle stand. It works, but I wouldn't want to make a living using it :).

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