Thread: Tool pr0n

Fossil,
Great photo, but I think you'll have to keep dreaming there as I doubt there's any in captivity around here. I think as someone else mentioned a contained from the US looks attractive with the exchange rate. All the best in your quest. Alan.

Hi Fossil,

What happened to the photo?, it's disappeared off the screen.

If you refer back to Thread "Oil or water based paint for lathe" on page 1 there are some more photos.

Ken

Fossil, Cannot view picture!

Don't know why.

Den.

The photo has disappeared off the site that Fossil linked to.
Nope, the site he linked to is down.

Edit: Now working again.

Nice bit of gear. Photo worked for me

Robert

There are some truely wonderful manual lathes out there. In no particular order.....

Another seriously exquisite example of precision lathe makers wares.

http://www.lathes.co.uk/rivett1020s/index.html

CVA - the english Monarch

http://www.lathes.co.uk/cva/index.html

The Nebel - rare and innovative.

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb...d.php?t=130921

Add in the Hembrug for some really pretty (and accurate) examples of what I would love to have in my shed.

However this could be the ultimate in fully restored condition

http://www.lathes.co.uk/dsg/page3.html

Dean Smith and Grace - the Rolls Royce of lathe makers.

But you would need a Hardinge HVL-H for small parts.

I wouldn't knock back a Cazenueve either but they aren't as classic in appearance as the above.

I agree Hux. The lathes you list are indeed excellent examples of machine construction..... especially the DSG machines. I am not a fan of the Hardringe machines due the flat bed, and associated swarf issues. I do like the rounded retro look of them though.

My Brother used to own a Harrison 140, which is also a nice machine. He does in fact still own it, however moved interstate some years back and took the Bridgeport mill as well.

I like the Monarch 10EE because of its great weight for its size, excellent build quality, high top end speed, cool looking dials, and that great rounded headstock.

C-47 .... I have been looking out for one recently on U.S. sites. The shipping and forwarding charges would cost me around $1000.00 if I get it with another consignment through my friends business.
Trying to get one younger than DOB 1970, at a good price is the issue.

Anyway.... dream on Fossil

Fos

$US$1900 for a 20foot container a while back.

SWMBO would probably not be impressed though.

If I was serious about bringing in a lathe it would have to be in pretty good condition to make it worthwhile - regrinding a bed and new bearings would not be a nice experience.

The Rivett actually makes the 10EE look like a light weight.

What I would like to see is a Monarch 13EE or 1000EE - never seen a pic of one.