These things were also important aiding to the further development of precision machinist lathes. There is an old saying, "a lathe is the only tool that can make a more precise version of itself." So you can dial down your tolerances from +/- .25 inches to +/- .001 inches.
If you really want one, I'd suggest going the easier route. Become a master machinist and make your own. Cheaper that way too, maybe. And at the end you can use your lathe to its fullest capability, too.
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That is piece of artwork in and of itself!
Once upon a time functional things were made beautifully.
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