Models of machine tools are often favorite subjects of model engineers. They model the machines in their own shop in miniature or choose favorite machine tools from the past for a subject. Most craftsmen have a certain love for the tools of their trade, and machinists often honor that love by modeling the machines that made the machines that made the machines that made the machines in their own shop. Included here are a few of the craftsmen who specialize in making models of machine tools in miniature. (Click photo of Al Osterman's 1/6 scale Putnam planer for a larger image.)
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John AschauerA well-known display of 1/16 scale miniature machine tools now housed in the American Precision Museum in Vermont. |
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Paul HamlerMiniature vintage woodworking tools |
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Barry Jordan2003 Metalworking Craftsman of the Year |
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Jerry Kieffer1997 Metalworking Craftsman of the Year |
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John MakiClassic Victorian woodworking tools in 1/3 scale |
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Alfred
Mellows Masterpiece 1/6 scale Holbrook Lathe produced in England |
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Al OstermanA shop full of vintage machine tools in miniature |
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William R. RobertsonMiniature tools and tool chests for collectors of dollhouse miniatures plus furniture and more |
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Gerhard SpielmannA builder of miniature machine tools as well as boat and airplane models |
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If you have additional information on a project or builder shown on this site that your would like to contribute, please e-mail mecm@craftsmanshipmuseum.com. We also welcome new contributions. Please see our page at newsubmit.htm for a submission form and guidelines for submitting descriptive copy and photos for a new project.
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