GBN Toy Steam Machine Shop

GBN Toy Steam Machine Shop

Craftsman: Gebruder Bing Nurnberg

Catalog #: 2011.16.1

Donor: William and Carol Cox

This toy steam machine shop has a jackshaft with pulleys to run a lathe, table saw, grinding wheel and drill press.

Miniature Cam Grinder

Miniature Cam Grinder

Craftsman: Ron Schindele

Knapp Collection #: 448

Catalog #: 2016.8.26

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The unique feature of Ron’s cam grinder is an indexing cog gear that automatically controls the down-feed of the grinding wheel at about .001 per revolution of the cam.

Miniature South Bend Lathe

Miniature South Bend Lathe

Craftsman: Wilbur Henry Dexter 

Catalog #: 2020.1.1 

Contributor: Leland Dexter 

This miniature replica of a six-inch South Bend lathe was the cherished creation of Wilbur “Bill” Henry Dexter.

Schindele Hit N’ Miss Powered Saw 

Schindele Hit N’ Miss Powered Saw 

Craftsman: Ron Schindele

Knapp Collection #: 728

Catalog #: 2022.8.12

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This unique hit n’ miss powered saw was built from Coles Power Model castings. It has a bore of 1.25, and stroke of 1.875, with enough power to be put to use.

Varo Amp-Champ 12 VDC Field Generator

Varo Amp-Champ 12 VDC Field Generator

Craftsman: Varo Inc.

Donor: Joe Martin

The Varo Amp-Champ was powered by an Ohlsson & Rice 2-cycle, single-cylinder model airplane engine (Type 122) that was rated at 3/4 HP at 6,300 RPM.

Wilesco Vintage Toy Steam Machine Shop

Wilesco Vintage Toy Steam Machine Shop

Craftsman: Wilesco

Donor: Joe Martin

A miniature vintage toy machine shop produced by Wilesco. The set includes a black lathe and stamping press among other tools.

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Presented by The Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship