Draper 14-Inch Swing Engine Lathe - Historical Industrial Machinery Illustration #158248 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution historical engraving depicts the Draper 14-inch swing engine lathe, a precision machine tool used in early industrial workshops for turning metal and wood. Key features include a robust cast-iron bed, adjustable tailstock, compound rest, gear train, and hand-operated levers-showcasing the engineering sophistication of late 19th-century manufacturing. The image is signed “Cowan & Co., Boston,” indicating its origin as part of a technical catalog or manual.

Used on museum, archival, or educational web pages about industrial history, machining evolution, or antique tool restoration; serves users researching vintage machinery specs, identifying parts, or sourcing reproductions.