It had no change gears with it except those mounted on the lathe.
Roy underhill barnes metal lathe.
Roy underhill shows how to use an 1889 foot driven metal working lathe.
Roy underhill s double spring pole lathe.
Anyhow i posted it on a forum and an old iron collector in poquoson very near by went and got it.
Didn t seem in bad condition.
1914 metal lathe machine f w.
A metal strip makes smooth bearing for the turning tools on the rest.
The 3 velocipede wf john barnes co footpowered wood lathe is functional and works great.
Excellent example of an antique or traditional wood turning tool.
J barnes fully restored for sale 9 995 ebay listing.
An inch wide metal strip screwed on the top edge presents a smooth narrow fulcrum for the turning tools.
Posted june 20 2020.
I saw a barnes metal lathe in the hampton junk yard for 100 00 years ago.