Metal lathe from 1890’s in my shop #lathe #metallathe #lathework #vintagetools

W.F. & J. Barnes was a manufacturer of metalworking machinery, including metal lathes. The company was founded in 1857 by William F. Barnes and his brother John in Rockford, Illinois, and was known for producing high-quality machine tools. Metal lathes are machine tools that use a rotating drive to shape and finish metal workpieces. They are used in a variety of metalworking applications, including turning, facing, threading, and drilling. Metal lathes can be manually operated or operated using computer numerical control (CNC). If you have a W.F. & J. Barnes metal lathe and have questions about its operation or maintenance, you may be able to find information in the owner’s manual or by contacting the manufacturer or a dealer. It may also be helpful to consult online resources or join a community of metalworking enthusiasts for advice and guidance. #antique #oldtools #shorts #vintagetools #treadlepoweredtools