I got this idea from another woodworking forum.
I thought it would be interesting to see what SMC members have for old woodworking machines.

My oldest is a circa 1900 Putnam sliding gap bed pattern makers lathe, s/n 13. This is a cross between a woodworking lathe and a metalworking lathe.
It was made in Fitchburg, MA.
The swing over the ways is 24", swing over gap is 36", and the max length between centers is 86" when the bed is completely open. It weighs somewhere between 3000 to 3500 lbs.
It is a very smooth running machine - no vibration.

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Regards,

Phil