Does anybody know of a link to the company that makes the modern reproduction of the Holtzplathe (sp?) lathe. It’s that 1880’s lath that is capable of doing extremely complex spirals and other patterns.
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What you are looking for is Holtzapffel lathe. You might search The Society of Ornamental Turners.Original lathes of this make can cost as much as a house if complete with cutting frames ,rose engine etc.Many ornamental turners build their own based on metal working lathes
About 20 years ago I heard of an American company that was coming up with a 'modern' ornamental lathe. The company was Lawler Gear Company of Raytown Missouri. I've seen photos of a prototype machine but I don't know if this project went any further.
http://www.the-sot.com/craft.html#top
I'd talk to these folks.
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