What machine is this?

[Sawmill7]

Can anyone tell me what this is..and does. Have a chance to get it but don't know what it does.. would make a good winter project. Thanks Bill

 

[LXCam]

Pics of all the tags would help.

 

[Sawmill7]

Only pic I have

 

[LXCam]

Well damn the bad luck. I’ll take a wild *** guess. I used to have an American lathe, she was a beast and similar in construction. It looks like that tray is set up for either a oils or coolant return and with all the adjustments I’m thinking maybe some type of valve seat cutter


I obviously don’t know, but what I do know is that base would make for one hell of a cool grinder or ? Base.

 

[LXCam]

Hey I were you, I’d be snagging that super cool drill press. That thing is awesome!

 

[Sawmill7]

Going to look and get pics of tags.will let you know what I find out

 

[Drill Sergeant Arc]

 

[Sawmill7]

Thanks for the picture. Look like you found my answer

 

[DocsMachine]

I was going to post basically the same thing: It's basically a very heavy duty sewing machine. It was intended for boots, but people use them for all sorts of leatherwork, sewing furs and hides for fur coats, and/or heavy canvas, Cordura and nylon strapping.

It's basically valueless unless it's in working condition- and if it's good working and reliable, they can be valuable to the right person.

Doc.

 

[WisJim]

Saw a similar machine last Friday morning at a local museum. Chippewa Falls, WI, was the home of Mason Shoes and in the past all their shoes were made in the city, but now are made overseas. A display about the shoe industry had a similar machine, but I was at the museum before this thread was started so no pics.

 

[bbbarracuda]

The huge cast iron base might be able to be repurposed, if the price is cheap enough. (If it would be a usable height.)

 

[bb29510]

i think the fire truck be a better project

 

[crguy]

Can anyone tell me what this is..and does. Have a chance to get it but don't know what it does.. would make a good winter project. Thanks Bill

Why in the world would you even consider buying it when you have no idea what it is?

 

[slowtwitch73]

Why in the world would you even consider buying it when you have no idea what it is?

Garage Journal!

 

[The Tool Tyrant]

...back when 'MADE IN AMERICA' really meant 'MADE IN AMERICA'...and the craftsmen that made them were proud of the product they produced...and the company's owner was focused on how to improve his product...not improve his bottom line just to make the board of directors happy. Greed has ruined America.