Barrett brake drum lathe

[marcwoody]

I just picked up this break lathe works great . I have no information on it
I believe at may be a 1952. Does anybody have any information on BARRETT
lathe serial 13315 GS model B35A
THANKS
MARC

 

[19Fordy]

That is really a great find.
Old car guys will be lined up at your door.

 

[Bob C]

Never seen one like that, looks way bigger than the Barrett 500 I have.
What is the spindle diameter?

Bob

 

[Bob C]

I think this is the patent for it, looks like it is for BIG trucks.
https://www.google.com/patents/US2357803

Bob

 

[Fordestes]

That is a heavy duty Machine , I have a Brake Doktor, with O.D Grinder, The Just keep on ticking.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

The Barrett has different operation of the cutter, most other lathes the cutter advances ay steady rate, a fine screw thread, the barrett makes a full turn plus a little then advances the cutter so there can't be a problem with the "threaded" cut lifting shoes off backing plate ---the smaller one I have ---smaller one has adapters for the rear drums that work with the wheel bearing and seal in place

 

[marcwoody]

I just finished turning the brake drums on my 36 cabriolet works very nice