[Lathe] Antique Seneca Falls - Crown Metal Lathe

[Ulma Doctor]

I got the deal of a lifetime over the weekend, for $100,
i got an antique early Seneca Falls metal lathe that was sold under the Crown banner.
it still bears the distributors name, Pacific Tool & Supply SF, CA.
i'm believing it to be pre 1900.
there is a modern motor and v belt pulleys that have been added, but the rest of the lathe looks like it's very nicely preserved with only a few spots of patina on a couple parts of the bed, that will easily metal scrape off.
there is no longitudinal feed, the machine is operated manually.
the compound is manually set and has a very long travel.
it has a 4 Jaw independent chuck, & lamp post toolholder
the tailstock is cam locked with a really cool bed locking mechanism.
a very innovative feature for a lathe of this age is the TS quill, it can be operated by leadscrew or by quick feeding handle.
it ran from a flat belt when it was produced.
there is very little wear anywhere on the lathe.
it won't take but a little bit to make it work again,
scraping the bed in will take a bit longer....

May i introduce you to Agatha

9X28" between centers.

 

[Bob Korves]

Nice, Mike! So, how many lathes does this bring you up to? Or have you lost track?... 8^)

 

[Ulma Doctor]

that's 8 now.....
iv'e got the sickness bad....

 

[David VanNorman]

You could do worse. It is still fun.

 

[Bob Korves]

Well, at least we don't need to worry too much about losing you to the woodchucks...

 

[JimDawson]

Nice find Mike. Looking forward to seeing the finished work!

 

[Uglydog]

Like the color as well!!
Daryl
MN

 

[Kernbigo]

had one but a lot larger as i think back it was a 5' bed, 10 or 12" swing, bought it for $50 and cleaned it up resold it for $800. That on had auto feed in both directions.

 

[Mike99]

Beautiful machine. The logo in the bed casting is a nice touch.


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[Ulma Doctor]

Thanks to all who have read, comments and information are always welcomed and encouraged!!!!

unfortunately, i don't know what time frame it will be before the lathe will be running again.
i want it to be now, but i have other projects ahead of this one....,,,!!!!!
as i do, i'll try to keep a detailed thread of the evolution, for posterity.