Foot lathe. Open wood frame with one H-shaped side. Steel bracket set on top of frame; top of bracket has three grooves, where adjustable headstock, toestock and guide are secured with bolts. Lathe powered by U-shaped foot treadle which turns metal wheel. Wheel has four curved spokes.
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Shaker Museum Lathe, Foot. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=23082. Accessed on October 1, 2024
