Photo Index - Putnam Machine Co. - sliding gap bed patternmakers lathe

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Putnam Machine Co.
Fitchburg, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	50" swing in 20" gap, 24" swing over sliding bed
Submitted By:	Jim Boggs

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	sliding gap bed patternmakers lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	dated Oct. 9 1902
Serial Number:	na
Last Updated	10/23/2007 6:08:48 PM

Comments:

Purchased 8/4/07 in Old Saybrook, Ct.. The tooling is all hodgepodge, different size tool posts and such. Missing a three tool turret, toolslide, and toolrest sleeve on cross slide table, also rear 4 step-pulley assembly behind main/brake pulley. Have talked to Jeff B. who also sent article about Putnam's construction out of what I think was The English Mechanic, a U.K. periodical from late 1800's early 1900's. Lathe has been shortened at some point also, could be factory job. Would like to restore as much as possible: replace pulleys, tooling, accesories, original paint, etc. Any and all help on this would be greatly appreciated. Taper specs ?

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Comments: machine as purchased
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Comments: only machine badge/info
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Comments: patent dates on cross slide
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