LATHE, Ornamental Turning
T1980.125
On headstock pullye: 'Wm Britton, Manufacturer, Barnstaple'.
Summary of access: 1 oval chuck, 2 jaw chucks (concentric work), engraving stand, compound slide with tool post, compound slide (special tool holder), gear train bracket (w. 6 brass gears), 3 gears (tapped & threaded to suit oval chuck manual: 104, 110, 120 teeth); dividing worm gear to fit head stock (96 divisions, drilled to suit head stock); 2 other dividing worm gears (72, 78 divisions); 2 fly cutters, 1 helical drive, 4 tool holders, incomplete set of formed fly cutters in wooden stand, 12 tail stock attachments, adapter plate, steady, 4 hand tools.
Similar illustration p. 2 of Vol 1 of following reference: (see back page - data sheet). Also donated and placed in WAM Library: J.H. Evans 'ORNAMENTAL TURNING/ A worm of practical instruction in the above art'. London, Pitman; 1903 Vol. 1, 1904 Vols. 2,3.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1980.125 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | Mr F Clarke |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Brass/Metal |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| dimensions | 155 x 80 x 118cm |
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| height | 1180mm |
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