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    Default Macson literature

    I have a manual for a MACSON 26" SWING LATHE and also a sales brochure for a MACSON 18" & 21" SWING LATHE. Anybody use them?

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    I don't use them but I would be interested in them, I have an interest in Aussie made machinery....I can scan them and turn them into a PDF for anyone to download...

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    In lieu of anyone actually with a macson wanting them, they're yours! Send a pm with your address and I'll put them in the mail.

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    Thanks to burraboy I have received the literature...I have scanned in the brochure and is available here...How many would fit a 21" Macson in their workshop???

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    RC I have a large Macson lathe and while it seems to be a bit more of an antique than the one in the brochure I would like to have a copy of that manual if you could paste into a .pdf file. I have been looking for a service manual for my lathe for ages and this may assist. Thanks in advance

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    Hi Uncle Arthur, The manual is for a much older lathe than the brochure is for, in fact the manual is for a flat bed machine..It runs to what looks like 80 pages but it is in a ring binder so scanning won't be too hard..Then it might be easier for me to put it on a disc and post to you..

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    RC, I can't find any model or serial numbers on my Macson but I do have a 1960 McPherson's catalogue and it looks a bit older than anything in that so at a guess
    I'd say it may be from the mid to late 1950's. I'll try to attach a couple of photo's here & very kind of you to offer to scan for me. Does the manual give you a date of manufacture or perhaps you could post a photo of the lathe before you go to all the effort?

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    The manual I have is for a more modern design...I have seen a picture of a Macson lathe being built during WW2 and it is similar to yours with the round head...

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    RC, Thanks for checking. I'll post a good shot of the headstock next week .. just in case anyone does come across any appropriate manuals or can work out the age of my lathe. Cheers!

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    Does yours look like this???


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    I have a 1930's model Macson with 7" centre height (14" swing) & am also interested in all old machinery. I obtained a copy of the 1936 McPherson & Macson lathe catalogue from Library Australia, call number
    684.0830294 M172. it indicates that my lathe is of earlier vintage, I would be happy to send you a copy but i tried copying for a freind & they loose much detail, My copy cost only $13 by inter library request so if you are interested that is the best way to go.
    I intend to restore my lathe when I find time, I have already restored my
    1925 6" centre height BRITANNIA & still use it when I can.
    I would of course be interested to obtain a copy of your Macson info if you would tell me how.
    CHEERS BARRY.

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    The model you have looks similar to the 1936 (see my reply to R.C.)
    my 1930? model has only two bed plates where yours has three. I posted a photo of mine in my post in BUY SELL"N" SWAP, in all other respects it is similar to yours. I am missing a tailstock for mine & have been looking for a replacement for some time if you know of any I would be greatfull for any info. I can not find any number on mine either but did find the inspectors ID on the far right hand end of the bed, that seems to be a common place on many lathes & even the HERLESS lathes I am refurbishing are marked there.
    There are quite a few images of macson's being used during the war on PICTURE AUSTRALIA in the LIBRARY AUSTRALIA web site. If you are interested put macson lathes in or just lathes if you have plenty of time. I hope this is of help.
    CHEERS BARRY.

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    Quote Originally Posted by .RC. View Post
    Thanks to burraboy I have received the literature...I have scanned in the brochure and is available here...How many would fit a 21" Macson in their workshop???

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    .R.C

    We've just been given a 18" Mascon but with no manual. It's so hard to find any literature on these. Would love to have a copy of what you have and would appreciate if you could go to the trouble.
    email: [email protected]

    Thanks,

    Mark

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    Britannia, thanks for your post. Here are a couple of shots of the headstock of my Macson. They may give you be a bit more of a clue as to the age of the lathe. They are a bit dark and I can redo as needed. Let me know your thoughts.
    thanks.. Uncle Arthur

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    UNCLE ARTHUR.
    I have tried to load a page of the 1936 catalogue that shows a macson similar to yours but the system tells me it is invalid, too large ect.
    where do I find help?

    CHEERS BARRY.

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