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Goodell-Pratt Bench Lathes Nos.125 & 494
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Compound Slide Rest, Collets, False Nose    Milling & Turret Attachments     
Jig Saw & Saw Bench Attachments    Screwcutting Attachment   
Countershaft and Stand
Early Goodell (Millers Falls) "Companion" Treadle Lathe

"Precision" & "Polishing" Lathes No. 700 and Nos. 29 & 29
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The 125 had a swing of 7" and a between-centres capacity of 12". It was 25" long overall, stood 111/2" high on its twin feet and weighed 30 lbs.  More photographs here.

The 3-step flat-belt drive headstock spindle was fitted with an adjustable cone bearing, a No. 1 Morse taper centre and, most usefully, bored through to a diameter of 3/8". Later machines were given a larger bore spindle with a No. 2 Morse taper.

The Slide Rest (Part 132), with its curved-edge ways, had a longitudinal travel of  3.75" and a cross of  2.25", was described by the makers (in their usual honest style) as a strong and thorough well-made device although not a precision tool. Because the top slide did not swivel on its base, the assembly could not be described as a proper "compound" slide.

The unusual curved edges of the slides are clearly visible in this picture

Unfortunately the unshielded slide rest feed screws were not square or Acme form but just ordinary threads and with no covers to protect them from the ravages of swarf and dirt.

Although shown in this picture with just a screw-feed spindle the tailstock was generously provided as standard with both lever and screw actions (someone at Goodell-Pratt obviously used one of these lathes himself and realised the advantages) but the tiny 0 Morse taper would have been a serious limitation when trying to do real work.

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Goodell-Pratt Bench Lathes Nos.125 & 494
Photographs Page 1 of 2
Compound Slide Rest, Collets, False Nose    Milling & Turret Attachments     
Jig Saw & Saw Bench Attachments    Screwcutting Attachment   
Countershaft and Stand
Early Goodell Treadle Lathe

"Precision" & "Polishing" Lathes No. 700 and Nos. 29 & 29
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