Photo Index - C. O. & A. D. Porter Co. - Wood Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
C. O. & A. D. Porter Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	20" swing, 5.5 ft between centers
Submitted By:	Mark Fitzsimmons

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Wood Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1880's ?
Serial Number:
Last Updated	11/13/2006 3:18:43 PM

Comments:

Bought it used from a woodworker in parts, with a nice GE motor with variable speed crank.
I replaced the old flat belt pulleys with two V-belt sheaves and made a cantilevered motor mount for it. I used it like that for over 12 years even though the angled motor added a couple modes of vibration. In 2005 I cut it slightly shorter (was 7 ft. between ctrs) and mounted it on a trailer for mobile demonstrations. Now the motor mount is separate and beefier, and vibration is less, despite the mobile platform.

I suppose replacing the ways with two large wood beams like the other Porter on this site could make it even smoother.

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Comments: Porter in Action after mounting on trailer
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Comments: The steady rest is MDF and skate wheels
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