Old Oak Hobby Lathe

7/3/07, 8:59 PM #1

Bob Haines
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Old Oak Hobby Lathe

Bob Haines

>I look for information concerning an old hobby lathe that my wife found at a monthly antique market in Dupage County, IL (burbs of Chicago)this past weekend. It is constructed entirely of oak except for a metal pulley (no motor), about 28� long and is in very restorable condition. It has what appears to be the original manufacturer�s tag:

Hobby Lathe

Model C

Rose Bros Mfg Co

Waterford Conn

My guess it is from the early 1900�s through 1930 at the latest, but it�s just a guess. I would appreciate any information or a point in the right direction. We have exhausted our old tool reference library and the obvious internet google searches.

I have also p[osted this on the turning board.

Thanks

Bob Haines

Re: Old Oak Hobby Lathe

7/4/07, 12:14 AM #2

Dan Donaldson
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Try the turning board also

Dan Donaldson

>There are more turners over there and someone may know.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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