Thread: wanted smallish metal lathe

It just so happens I have such a thing and it is up for sale too!

Its home made by some engineering type, so there are a few bits'n'bobs with it, theres a dividing head for it, which Im told is pretty handy if you know how to use one.

Its complete, but it may need a new motor as I remember, its 'bell chuck' model...whatever that means, but that can be unbolted and a 3 or 4 jaw chuck can be fitted instead.
Its has an adjustable tool holder, as you would expect and theres a tail stock, I could probably get some pics with the camera if you are interested in the lathe, you asked first, so you get first dibs, after that its open to first come first served.

Hi Dave
Bunkerbarge mentions Chester U.K. I bought a lathe from them over 6 months ago, at the same time ordered a Metric Leadscrew, after over 6 months and many e-mails NO LEADSCREW I e-mailed "Sunday Post Raw Deal" and if by magic the Leadscrew was delivered this week - happy with the Lathe but customer service forget it!!!!
Peter
p.s. had an operation on my hand on Tues. so hav'nt attempted to fit it hopefully next week.

I really do hate it when people just dig in and bite at a supplier without all the facts.
I use engineering suppliers all the time, and what you have to remember nowadays is it isn't just a matter of getting something special off a shelf, if it isn't in stock, it has to be made, usually in the far east. This can be anything up to six months with lead times and shipment. A phone call rather than email always works better, as then they can explain properly the cause of the delay.
In the case above, OK, maybe a bit long to wait. But no need to dive in and bite.
I have been using Chester UK as a major supplier for many years, from when they were basically running from a little shack out in the country right up until last week when my last order was delivered, and I have never had one complaint.



The mill was modified specially for me by having power feeds on all axis, I have movement problems in my arms. It took them 1 1/2 days to commision, modify, and get it ready for my moving man to pick up and install in my workshop. A great achievement on their part.
The lathe was delivered last week. This was ordered nearly four months ago. But I had it explained to me when I had ordered it, the lathe was on back order and would have to be made. In fact it came two weeks earlier than they quoted.
So to me, unlike the other member, I got the facts and am very happy with their service.

John