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Lathe
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To operate this lathe, the watchmaker placed the piece to be worked in the center between the two pivot points. A small bow was then used to rotate the piece back and forth as the tool was applied to the piece. The metal rest in the center was used to support the tool.

Donated by Leo A. Cote NAWCC #14258
81.31.6

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