Photo Index - Champion Blower & Forge Co. - 9L w/ Overhead Power

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Champion Blower & Forge Co.
Lancaster, PA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9" x 29"
Submitted By:	Ronald Kluwe

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	9L w/ Overhead Power
Date of Manufacturer:	1930's
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	7/29/2013 4:25:38 PM

Comments:

I recently inherited this 9L lathe from my father-in-law, whose father was the original purchaser in the 1930's. I have been doing hobby machining for about 5 years now and always knew that my father-in-law had an "old lathe" in his garage that he did his own hobby machining on. He passed on and I was left the lathe and I was certainly surprised to find out it was one of the very rare Champion Blower & Forge 9L lathes. Add on that it has an overhead drive system and a 29" center distance and it may be the only one of its type to be in existence.

The lathe runs great and I am now in the process of a sympathetic restoration of the lathe to keep it in working condition. I intend to use the lathe for my hobby activities.

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Comments: Champion Blower & Forge 9L lathe as found in my father-in-law's garage
Source: Ron Kluwe

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Comments: Nameplate badge with gear chart for threading
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Comments: Lathe carriage showing unique configuration of 9L lathe
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Comments: Tail stock with wrench.
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Comments: Top view of carriage with Armstrong tool holder. Note original paint on lathe and carriage lock wrench at top of photo.
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Comments: Close up of overhead drive system and motor. Tumbler switch on right (just out of photo). Integral lamp hanging down between motor and pulleys.
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