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Hi I acquired a lathe with a VFD wired direct to the single phase motor which works fine. It completely by passes the original switch gear so I thought I could fit a mushroom head emergency stop in place of original switch but I’d read that running VFD with no load could damage it so I would...

Verschoyle patent Mandrel wood lathe. Collect or use £100 This is a later design probably from 1920s designed for use with a motor rather than hand cranked. It is similar to the Picador Pup and other compact multi purpose machines m. There’s a detailed write up and some excellent diagrams on...

Drummond Roundbed lathe from 1912 £300 Ono Full details of this very popular machine can be found in the Drummond page in the machine archive of the lathes.co.uk site Drummond were a highly successful engineering company making machines from the late 1800s through to the 1940s when they...

Running out of space so selling some machines! Union Jubilee £400 ono Machine dates from 1977/78 and is very heavy, 0.75 HP Brooks Gryphon motor recently fitted, with original switch gear and long length of cable. These were supplied to many schools so if you’re reading this you may have...

Hi I’m trying to find out what machine this cover has come from, it’s quite fancy as these things go and from its size has come from a small bench top machine. Any suggestions welcome! Thanks Mike

Just acquired a neat little Portass s type lathe 3 “ centre height x 12” bed length. I think it has been used asa lathe for small wood turning jobs as it is missing the dog clutch and gear train banjo and also the back gears and shaft I’d be interested inrelevant parts or a machine suitable for...

Picked up this interesting little lathe and can’t get a positive ID as expected it has many features in common with a variety of others but struggling to find exactly what it is Main points: Centre height 2” Max between centres is about 9” Both the bed and carriage are solid brass which is...

I recently acquired this machine and am looking for the correct v nails to use in it, the width of the chamber is 3/8” Any advice welcome but it would be useful to identify the maker or similar machines if it’s a clone/ conversion. The standard of fabrication is very good, I wondered if it’s a...

My wife bought a little shed last year we put it up and treated it to a coat of Protek garden stain. Never used it before being a fan of Sadolin but it went on easily and looked the part. She bought enough to give it an extra coat this summer. I opened the tin today after giving it a shake which...

Bought this with the intention of converting to single phase but then a Graduate and other lathes turned up. Offered for sale ready to use on 3phase or with an inverter (but a 3/4 HP industrial sewing machine is available at extra cost)so it could easily be changed to 240v operation Was used...

As above looking for a stand / cabinet preferably in northern England or Scottish Borders for a Myford Super 7 Anything considered as I have another lathe and could use the stand that is on for the Myford if something else turned up. Thanks

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Myford ML4 in good order. A good starter lathe comes with a variety of chucks mounted on large board so just plug and play. Single phase with circuit breaker switch, set of change gears, bed protector, chuck keys and some cutting tools. There are 3 speeds from the motor which are further...

Hi I collected a lathe the other day and in with the various bits and pieces was a fence from an old machine. It’s cast and 10.5” long I wonder if anyone can identify what it’s from and then hopefully it can go somewhere to be used, it’s of no use to me so happy to pass on for postage if anyone...

Portable mitre trimmer, used to get perfect mitre joints on picture frames, beading, dado rails, skirting’s and door frames. The blade shears off thin shavings and the angle can be altered to suit unusual sizes. Cuts maximum of 4” high. (105mm) and 7” (107mm) wide Handle can be removed for...

Just picked up one of these small Axminster bandsaws which has parted company with the supplied mitre gauge. I thought I would see if anyone on here happens to have one lying about before investigating a new replacement. The T bar that fits in the slot in the table seems to be an odd size being...

Union 5 drawer machinist’s cabinet in very good clean condition, 2 keys all drawers work smoothly, original leather carry handle. Has had an easy life. See pics for details Located north Cumbria but can send by courier. £185 Any questions get in touch

As originally supplied to schools and colleges for training purposes. Very reliable and can be adapted for all sorts such as sanding and polishing etc easy to maintain and very little to go wrong. This is a professional grade machine that will run for long periods. I have had several lathes over...

Faircut lathe Faircut lathe made in Sheffield 1930s in excellent order, well designed with guards on head stock gears and proper clamp on the tail stock. Supplied by Henry Osborn Ltd a Newcastle tool shop demolished to make way for Eldon Square. Not a lot of information on the usual sites...

Hi just acquired a little Orteguil guillotine but blades are badly worn. Anecdotally I have heard there’s a place in Sheffield that will regrind and resharpen but I thought I would ask first if anyone has a spare set to sell. Thanks