goanna Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hi Don't know what the problem was with the other thread , but somebody "spat the dummy" for whatever reason. I have a lathe with a interesting history . Built mid 1940 it was ordered by a machinery dealer in Paris France . The lathe was ready to ship but the Germans would have grabbed it , it was diverted to Australia where it was used by GMH the Aust. arm of GM USA The lathe is metric which is rare as it's a US built Hendey. It is in good shape . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) I'd post your other machine photos here as well. That bloke seems to have gone into meltdown about wanting the thread closed! :wow: I like your Belt Lacing. I have seen images of it in books but never in the flesh! Any problems with it wearing out/rubbing through? When we join a belt it is usually the countersunk bolt/button/strap method. It too is less noisy than the staples/alligator for joining. I have a war pattern 18" LeBlonde turret lathe and an old 1930s/40s British Denbigh drill, alongside one or two marginally newer machines! I'd like a smallish radial arm and/or a mill to add to the collection at some point in the future. Alec. Edited August 16, 2017 by Rangie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 From the States to the Antipodes then to the North of Scotland without going to its intended destination that is some history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 An old 1950's Denbigh milling machine , I have seen a few of these Denbigh's over here . This one has been abused but its a strong old machine , the collet set is a bonus . I'm a self taught machinist , lots of stuffups but you learn . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 This one I didn't buy, an old LeBlond regal . These have a good reputation but like many other older geared lathes the top spindle speed is rather slowish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I prefer the smaller stuff that can be easily moved , plus suitable for model making. Normally I go for ex-school that has hardly been used - such as a pair of Boxford shapers. I have a VGC 'CenTec' miller that I use for horizontal , it has plenty of CI to it - my heaviest m/c tool, I have the very rare vert. head attachment but hardly use it as I have a larger Emco FB miller + other Chinese vertical millers. This is my prized BCA jig Borer Ex-B'ham University , complete with all collets etc. etc. http://slickpic.us/1438887zTDU http://slickpic.us/1438891WJIz http://slickpic.us/1438895T0Yw ---- Boxford http://slickpic.us/1438899YAOk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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