Adept

Adept.

was one of the smallest and lowest priced on the market at the time.

Made till up to  or just after the second wold war.

This lathe was introduced to give the maker of  small mechanical models who need a serviceble lathe at very low cost.

manderl bearing are adjustable for wear, fitted with fully compond slide rest.

Diamensions; hieght of centres over bed, 1 5/8 in.; Height of centres over gap, 2 1/8 in.; lenght of work taken between centres, 6 in.;  lenght of lathe, 11 1/4 in.; weight, 6 lb.

The sturdy wooden stand with flywheel and treadle at a extra cost of less then $ 9.00.

Source; The simple lathe and its accessories.

Source; Tony