Photo Index - R. K. Le Blond Machine Tool Co. - Large engine lathe, 4" flat belt drive

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Manufactured/Badged by:
R. K. Le Blond Machine Tool Co.
Cincinnati, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	24" x 144"
Submitted By:	Peter Burrowes

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Large engine lathe, 4" flat belt drive
Date of Manufacturer:	1905
Serial Number:
Last Updated	12/16/2012 12:17:42 PM

Comments:

This lathe was acquired by W. F. Stone & Sons boat yard in Alameda, California in 1942 to fulfill wartime contracts. It was rescued from the scrap metal drive at that time, and rehabilitated. I used it regularly through the mid 70s while I worked there, and it was still in use when I visited in 1985.

Photo 1:

Comments: I took this photo in early 1975 while turning the rudder shaft for the 58' ketch Natoma.
Source: Peter Burrowes

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Photo 2:

Comments: I took this in 1975, while turning the bearing seat in a stainless steel weldment for the rudder bearing in the Natoma. The 4" flat belt drive from the motor in the rafters was a chronic hassle!
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Comments: This was taken in 1985 when I came back to the boat yard for a visit, You can see the motor and pulleys in the loft that still power this lathe.
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