Actual Working Model 1890s Engine Lathe You read that right! This little beauty actually performs work like its full-size counterpart. This lathe is a 1/12 scale replica, similar to figure 806 of the Charles A. Strelinger Company 16" lathe found on page 212 of their 1895 catalog. You can order a copy of this old tool catalog from our booklist. The lathe measures 6 1/2" in length and 4 1/2" in height. Just think of it! An actual working lathe that you have built! Your friends will be awestruck! Your wife will be glad to have you out of her hair for a few hours! And all the children who see it will be delighted. Team this lathe up with our other line shaft tools and accessories and you will have the beginning of your own model machine shop. Kit complete with 19 easy machining aluminum castings, all required hardware, material, bar stock, gear stock and complete working drawings. Kit includes cone pulley for jack shaft and chuck material. Line shaft bearing block hangers, pulleys and shaft are available as separate accessories.

Weight 3.50 lbs