I.D this lathe.

[DARK AGE 53]

Saw this today on CL, asking $175 with non working motor.

 

[DARK AGE 53]

more pics.

 

[ttpete]

Run away quickly. That's not good for anything. No lead screw and apron, no compound, no back gears, no nothing. Junk.

 

[DARK AGE 53]

I didn't think much of it but I thought if I could get it for $100 I might buy it, is it worth $100? Thanks

 

[stanleyrleonard]

I didn't think much of it but I thought if I could get it for $100 I might buy it, is it worth $100? Thanks

Sell it to this guy: It appears to be a Harper & Reynolds.

http://irishrichcustomcycles.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html

He might want it for parts. Your cast in bed dates MATCH his lathe exactly--hope this helps.

Also, go here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=vin...ted+sept+21+1880+images&imgrc=ZDHH1DlcFcuOcM:


Might be a Barnes NO 5:

https://www.google.com/search?q=bar...=iUGZV6H-DaPTjwSWkqeIDg#imgrc=rj_c0Q6Lgcr8rM:


More Info on the Barnes NO 5:

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-and-history/barnes-5-lathe-info-153143/

https://www.google.com/search?q=vin...ted+sept+21+1880+images&imgrc=-wwicrNtVzc8JM:

RE: Your Photos: I think I see some lettering cast on the INSIDE of the legs--cast across the "bottom arc"--that may tell you the name of the manufacturer.

Stan

 

[DARK AGE 53]

Sell it to this guy: It appears to be a Harper & Reynolds.

http://irishrichcustomcycles.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html

He might want it for parts. Your cast in bed dates MATCH his lathe exactly--hope this helps.

Also, go here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=vin...ted+sept+21+1880+images&imgrc=ZDHH1DlcFcuOcM:


Might be a Barnes NO 5:

https://www.google.com/search?q=bar...=iUGZV6H-DaPTjwSWkqeIDg#imgrc=rj_c0Q6Lgcr8rM:


More Info on the Barnes NO 5:

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-and-history/barnes-5-lathe-info-153143/

https://www.google.com/search?q=vin...ted+sept+21+1880+images&imgrc=-wwicrNtVzc8JM:

RE: Your Photos: I think I see some lettering cast on the INSIDE of the legs--cast across the "bottom arc"--that may tell you the name of the manufacturer.

Stan

Thanks for all the info, after thinking about it there's too many parts missing....I'm in for $25 though.

 

[rsanter]

For $100 I would buy it to use as a wood lathe.
I would not buy it for a metal lathe, not enough of the desired features on that one

Bob

 

[7th Kahuna]

For $100 I would buy it to use as a wood lathe.
I would not buy it for a metal lathe, not enough of the desired features on that one

Bob

That was just what I was thinking.

 

[John in OH]

My guess is it was originally a foot-treadle driven lathe based on its apparent age, size, operational simplicity, and the miscellaneous attachments on the center of the leg set under the headstock.

IIRC, there was a company named "W.F. & John Barnes" that made fairly basic lathes back in the old days. It kind of appears to me that is what could be cast into the leg set under the tailstock.

Value?? No value as a metal lathe, but it could probably be used as a wood lathe with a few simple modifications. Beyond that, the two leg sets are probably the most valuable parts as they are in fairly high demand as "industrial retro" style furnishings as table legs etc. Check out this eBay listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Roc...Industrial-Cast-Iron-Table-Legs-/331756493680

Your wife might love to have them in her "steam punk" themed boudoir!!

 

[Maui]

It does appear to be a W. F. Barnes lathe. The treadle and associated gearing are missing. See

http://www.lathes.co.uk/barnes/

for more information.

Maui

 

[rsanter]

Where is this lathe located?
I would be happy to own it for $100 and would use it as a wood lathe.

I agree that it was once a foot treadle machine that was converted over

Bob