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Manufactured/Badged by:
General Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Drummondville, QC

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Erran Fichman

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	260
Date of Manufacturer:	60's?
Serial Number:	26-188
Last Updated	4/29/2007 4:17:04 PM

Comments:

According to the seller, the machine was used in a school and then shipped away in storage and then ended up in a school for the blind without a tailstock, toolrest, banjou, motor or any drive components besides the main spindle in the headstock. He got a deal on it but lost interest in the project. That's where I come in.

The guy ended up with a delta tailstock for it from a friend, but it doesn't really fit. He has also tried to weld up a toolrest, but it is definitely not something I would want to risk using as it seems to slip no matter how tight it's locked down because it's not flat where it meets the bed. He put in a 1 HP Emerson, and rigged up a decent mount for the motor as well. The machine is old and heavy - what a beauty.

Needless to say - the machine ain't pretty right now - but just needs a little cleanup and a fresh coat of green paint. She'll fit in great in my shop. I'll add finished pics when the work is done.

***If anyone out there reads this and has spare parts I would love to hear from you - please contact me.

Photo 1:

Comments: Just got it to the shop
Source: My digital cam

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Photo 2:

Comments: Just about finished repaint and rebuilt - still need a toolrest and power switch!
Source: My digital cam

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