David Wilkinson (machinist)
David Wilkinson | |
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Wilkinson Mill, built 1810 | |
| Born | January 5, 1771 |
| Died | February 3, 1852 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Employer | David Wilkinson & Company |
| Known for | invented a lathe for cutting screw threads |
David Wilkinson (January 5, 1771 – February 3, 1852) was a U.S. mechanical engineer who invented a lathe for cutting screw threads, which was extremely important in the development of the machine tool industry in the early 19th century.