Capstan Slide Rest for Lathe by Muir, 1906
- Made:
- 1906 in Manchester urban district
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LicenseLathe capstan slide rest designed by Alfred Muir and made by
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Lathe capstan slide rest designed by Alfred Muir and made by
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Lathe capstan slide rest designed by Alfred Muir and made by William Muir & Co., Manchester in England, 1906.
This is an example of a capstan rest for lathes, patented by A. Muir in 1892. The capstan block is square and has a slot along each side in which four different tools may be clamped by set screws in the usual manner. This block turns on a pivot and is secured by a central clamping screw, while a spring stop in the base. engaging with grooves formed in the underside of the capstan. holds it in the correct position for each tool.
Details
- Category:
- Hand and Machine Tools
- Object Number:
- 1907-7
- Measurements:
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overall: 116 x 226 x 90 mm
weight: 28.24kg
weight: 62.25887lbs
- type:
- slide rests, components, lathes and machine tools
- credit:
- Muir, W. and Co.
