Any type of glass engraving lathe is rather difficult to find. I am selling off several machines that I no longer require for the type of work that I am currently doing. All of these stone wheel lathes can be utilized for creating the "cuts" on cut glass, monogram work, repair work, and even beveling of glass. As these machines sell, I shall keep them on this web page as reference material for anyone wanting to see what the equipment looks like.
Note: All of these machines have been sold.
Lathe #1:
This excellent European Style engraving lathe has a threaded/tapered removable spindle to accept a large range of wheel sizes. The bearings are smooth running babbitt bearings with pressure feed grease cups.
Note: This machine could be set up for copper wheel engraving if you made the spindles and wheels.
Note: This machine has been sold.
Lathe #2:
This American Style lathe also has smooth running babbitt bearings with pressure feed grease cups. It comes with two interchangable spindle extrnsions for use with a large variety of wheel sizes.
Note: This machine has been sold.
Lathe #3:
This extremely heavy duty American Style engraving lathe features a seven step cast iron pulley system, reversable motor, four interchangable spindle extensions, and heavy duty ring oiling smooth running babbitt bearings. This is a custom built lathe modeled after the A. B. Knight lathe. This machine was built for production use in a factory and is extra heavy.
Note: This machine has been sold.
Lathe #4:
This heavy duty glass American Style cutting and engraving lathe was made by Sommer and Maca. It has a 3/4" threaded shaft for stone wheels and a larger 1 1/4" threaded shaft for a 12" polishing wheel. Some engravers place a cork wheel on this end and rub a wax crayon on the wheel for marking the glass prior to engraving. Spindle extensions could easily be machined for smaller wheels or special applications. The machine features oil cups and a 4 step pulley.
SOLD
