rivett608
Diamond
- Joined
- Oct 25, 2002
- Location
- Kansas City, Mo.
Here are a couple of 18th century Watchmakers turns which are simple little lathes. These would have been held in a vise and powered by a little bow. In some cases the bows cord would have been wrapped around the work being turned as it was held between centers.
I am not real sure how the one with the 'barrel" was used....... all I know is they are really cute! Also note the nice thumb screws and engraving edging the Tee-rest of the older one....
I am not real sure how the one with the 'barrel" was used....... all I know is they are really cute! Also note the nice thumb screws and engraving edging the Tee-rest of the older one....