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Great wheel lathes

Scope note

Large lathes used for turning heavy work such as locomotive and railroad car wheels.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000156801

Broader Terms used

<lathes: woodworking equipment>

Equivalent Terms used

great wheel lathe

Created

13yrs ago

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