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Treadle Operated Lathe & Wood Working Tools

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Treadle Operated Lathe & Wood Working Tools
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In this lot we have a Treadle Operated Lathe by W.F. & John Barnes Company. This lathe is operated by peddles that one would use to turn gears which turns a wheel that is connected to the lathe. This antique lathe is made out of cast iron except for the headstock, tailstock, tool rest, and the belt. This lathe comes with woodworking tools in order for this lathe to function. The seat of this lathe is attached to it and can be adjusted from side to side. On the headstock leg of the lathe there is the companies sticker that was pressed on the leg of the lathe that reads "W.F. & John Barnes Co." William F. Barnes and John Barnes made a partnership in 1872 and incorporated in 1874, Their company was an early manufacturer of pedal powered equipment, Barnes and another company were the only companies that could make great professional grade machines. This lathe is approximately 39" x 30" 44 1/2".