What is it

[barnett]

I picked this up awhile back, I was going to modify it for some other use but didn't, I just was wondering what it actually was. it has a large hand crank which turns the spindle, a small crank which moves the spindle in and out. it holds a collet and has an adjustable cutter. What is it ??

 

[4GSR]

Apple peeler!:noidea:

 

[Eddyde]

A Hand Lathe

 

[OldMachinist]

Hand operated motor commutator lathe.

Used mainly for automotive starters and generators.

 

[David S]

It is a gadget to test the focus of a camera )

David

 

[OldMachinist]

A couple of other versions.

 

[barnett]

Thanks for the replies, at least i know what it is now.

 

[kd4gij]

New hobby? rebuilding starters.