Lathe: what make is this?
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Re: Lathe: what make is this?
Lathes are not my strong point but I will suggest the name Colchester??? ![Eh? :eh:](./images/smilies/icon_b_eh.gif)
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Re: Lathe: what make is this?
A dangerous one at a guess!! Unguarded pulleys and gears would not be allowed to be used like that in a commercial business in this country, Mr HSE would do his nut if he saw that one.
There is; or should I say was such a wide variety of machinery manufacturers at one time its hard to say for sure and this kind of kit was well built too indeed we are still using a Webster & Bennett vertical borer at my work that was built in 1942
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There is; or should I say was such a wide variety of machinery manufacturers at one time its hard to say for sure and this kind of kit was well built too indeed we are still using a Webster & Bennett vertical borer at my work that was built in 1942
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Re: Lathe: what make is this?
Site Admin wrote:Does anybody know what make this is?
I've no idea - probably not Colchester! It looks to be in good condition.
This site has loads of models and pictures, you could do a little detective work. though it might take a while.
http://www.lathes.co.uk/
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Re: Lathe: what make is this?
Well, that bears an amazing similarity to a lathe my father had, which was eventhually identified as a Swedish "Rosenfors". The identification was done largely thru the translation of a screwcutting chart on the left hand leg, ( under the headstock ), which is in... Swedish (!). It was dated to around 1860. I personally find it hard to believe that the type of bed ways - the "V" type, would have been around then, but.....
I have some pictures of mine, if you would like me to upload them for comparison.
ATB
Sim
I have some pictures of mine, if you would like me to upload them for comparison.
ATB
Sim
Re: Lathe: what make is this?
Piccies of my Fathers "Rosenfors" attached.
I would guess that this is a bit bigger than the one above - centre height is about 165mm, and its roughly 1m between centres. I would also guess that such proportions would make this a "long bed" version.
As mentioned above, Tony Griffith's excellent site has a mountain of information within it, and even a section on unknown lathes. He also has two sections on Rosenfors lathes, which include the reference "Rosenfors - Aktiebolaget Rosenfors Bruk of Malilla, Sweden" - this may help you a little since you are in closer proximity that we are !!
If you look at http://www.lathes.co.uk/unknown51/ and http://www.lathes.co.uk/unknown46/ you will see lathes that are very similar to yours...
I would be very interested to know if you find anything from the info above - it may help us both find out what we have!
ATB
Sim
I would guess that this is a bit bigger than the one above - centre height is about 165mm, and its roughly 1m between centres. I would also guess that such proportions would make this a "long bed" version.
As mentioned above, Tony Griffith's excellent site has a mountain of information within it, and even a section on unknown lathes. He also has two sections on Rosenfors lathes, which include the reference "Rosenfors - Aktiebolaget Rosenfors Bruk of Malilla, Sweden" - this may help you a little since you are in closer proximity that we are !!
If you look at http://www.lathes.co.uk/unknown51/ and http://www.lathes.co.uk/unknown46/ you will see lathes that are very similar to yours...
I would be very interested to know if you find anything from the info above - it may help us both find out what we have!
ATB
Sim
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Re: Lathe: what make is this?
Sorry but no one of this is near the one that I have.
My have a feed rod and other bearing holder.
I've looked in all of Tonys pages. But can't fin anyone like mine.
My have a feed rod and other bearing holder.
I've looked in all of Tonys pages. But can't fin anyone like mine.
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Re: Lathe: what make is this?
Wow,haha,my boss aquired an ancient lathe exactly like that one about 7yrs ago,ours had the coolant/swarf tray between the legs just below the bed,I had a go at turning the odd item on it,one dangerous machine
,remember having to oil the spindle bearings manually,great to see the pics of one,looks almost new compared the one we had ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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