HAND MADE OAK TREADLE LATHE
UPSTATE, NEW YORK
UPSTATE, NEW YORK
This lathe is completely hand crafted from white oak. It is driven by a treadle arrangement, which is hooked to a oak flywheel. A
leather belt transfers the power to the spindle. I think that this lathe dates from the early 1800's.
leather belt transfers the power to the spindle. I think that this lathe dates from the early 1800's.
