Photo Index - American Wood Working Machinery Co. - No. 12

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Manufactured/Badged by:
American Wood Working Machinery Co.
Rochester, NY; Williamsport, PA; Montgomery, PA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12" swing, 43" between centers
Submitted By:	Luke P

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 12
Date of Manufacturer:	1920
Serial Number:
Last Updated	10/1/2007 6:02:35 PM

Comments:

Several months ago a friend tipped me off about this machine. It was going for a low price but was over 7 hours away. Finally I was able to go and get it - a decision I don't regret in the least. It is a great machine - 12" swing with a 72" bed, 4 speed ac direct-drive motor.

While at the seller's house it started raining heavily right when we started pulling wires off. A 4x8 piece of plywood kept it at bay for a little while.

Machine has school tag - it was part of the Chico State University (CA) wood shop.

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Read the blog about my restoration of this machine here:
http://theoldmachine.com/journal/1920-american-speed-lathe/

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Comments: Machine being unloaded
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Comments: Headstock and speed control
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Comments: Hiding from the rain
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