Pittler lathes

Pittler lathes were made in Germany by Wilhelm von Pittler who invented and patented over 200 fascinating things. The list is long and includes sewing and embroidery machines, a steam engine for a bus and a patent for a machine for automatic folding and glueing of paper bags. He experiments with the latest thing: 'automobiles' and invents a gunpowder engine, he fits it to a bus and drives round Leipzig where the police rapidly prohibit further use due to the excessive noise !

Frustrated with the simplicity of available machinery for his experiments at his home workshop he sets about designing the ultimate machine: -

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My Pittler C3 with it's accessories

My Pittler B2 lathe

A Victorian era Pittler tool cupboard

My Pittler C3 lathe

A rare original Pittler tool cupboard