Name This Lathe :)
- Thread starter gmhill33
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That was fast. I have no idea so that is why I asked the experts.
Thanks for the quick reply.
Shadowdog500
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Fred!
I concure Fred is a very manly name. As for the Mfg of the lathe it looks to be a generic asian design.
lg
no neat sig line
tcianci
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Looks like an old Clausing
Shadowdog500
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Looks similar to this Jet Lathe (Asian)
Are you thinking about buying it?
Chris
Are you thinking about buying it?
Chris
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Torque1st
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Check this site for possible information:
http://www.lathes.co.uk/
http://www.lathes.co.uk/
Looks similar to this Jet Lathe (Asian)
Are you thinking about buying it?
Chris
Yeah, it does look a lot like that (except for the color).
Yes I am.
Super Mech
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Looks Asian to me. I almost bought a chinese one that looked just that one a couple of years ago.
A lot of info there. Thanks for the link.
kmacht
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It is a lathe manufactured for Enco. It is model # 510-2585 or similar depending on the swing and length. Here is the link to the page where it is sold.
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=510-2585&PMPXNO=9033435&PARTPG=INLMK3
The blue color gave it away.
Keith
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=510-2585&PMPXNO=9033435&PARTPG=INLMK3
The blue color gave it away.
Keith
tdkkart
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That is it, thank you sir. Now that you said enco, I do remember the guy saying enco, he never did say the model though. How can I tell what the swing and length is (measure the length).
EDIT: As you can see, the plates with the position info is a worn off. I would like to try to get so new one if possible.
kmacht
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Measure the distance between the center of the chuck and the bed of the lathe and that is the swing. Measure the distance between the end of the spindle and the start of the tail stock and that is the length.
Keith
Keith
Center of chuck is - about 6" from center to top of bed and 8" to the bottom (do you multiply that by two?.
I measured from the front of the three jaw chuck to the beginning of the tail stock and that is 34".
kmacht, I wonder if this is the one that I have?
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=577&PMCTLG=00
Swing in america is the diameter of the piece that it will turn with out hitting the ways. Swing in europe is the radius of the part that it will turn with out hitting the ways.
So if you live in europe and you measure about 6" to the ways you have about a 6" lathe. If your in america then you have about a 12" lathe.
In other words, put your location in your profile.
lg
no neat sig line
So if you live in europe and you measure about 6" to the ways you have about a 6" lathe. If your in america then you have about a 12" lathe.
In other words, put your location in your profile.
lg
no neat sig line
saabman
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Looks like an ENCO to me.
justanengineer
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I am with the Enco crowd and being from Ohio, I would pass on it in favor of American Iron, unless its had for <$100. Keep in mind too, if it doesnt come with useful tooling, you typically spend quite a bit more on that.
Being a current Clausing lathe owner, I say shame on those that thought Clausing. Very different quality level.
Being a current Clausing lathe owner, I say shame on those that thought Clausing. Very different quality level.
Shadowdog500
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The asian part don't scare me as much as it being extremely worn for a 13 year old lathe.
How badly is the bed worn? headstock? etc.
here is a page in checking out a used lathe.
http://www.mermac.com/advicenew.html
What is the asking price?
Chris
How badly is the bed worn? headstock? etc.
here is a page in checking out a used lathe.
http://www.mermac.com/advicenew.html
What is the asking price?
Chris
$500
Shadowdog500
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For $500 I would get it if the bed and everything else was good. I know people like to badmouth the asian lathes, but the new south bends are also made in Asia now. If it is a good lathe and you are just using in for hobby type stuff and not making parts for the space shuttle it should be fine.
I was looking at a decent used South bend about that size a few years ago and the asking price was about 5X higher. People always talk about the really cheap good deals on south bends, but every cheap one I eve saw had the bed worn badly by the headstock and like a quarter turn of play in all of the wheels.
After reading the link to the same lathe that you found, I see it came with a three jaw, and 4 jaw chuck, steady rest, follower rest, faceplate, metric change gears, etc. Does the owner still have this stuff, and does it come with the lathe? would be nice to have if he has the stuff.
Chris
I was looking at a decent used South bend about that size a few years ago and the asking price was about 5X higher. People always talk about the really cheap good deals on south bends, but every cheap one I eve saw had the bed worn badly by the headstock and like a quarter turn of play in all of the wheels.
After reading the link to the same lathe that you found, I see it came with a three jaw, and 4 jaw chuck, steady rest, follower rest, faceplate, metric change gears, etc. Does the owner still have this stuff, and does it come with the lathe? would be nice to have if he has the stuff.
Chris
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Shadowdog500
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You getting it?
Must be in the newspaper. Craiglist Ohio don't have it.
Chris
Must be in the newspaper. Craiglist Ohio don't have it.
Chris
Yes I'm thinking I will.
How do you get the backlash out, or is that even possible?
Shadowdog500
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Here is the manual.
http://www.use-enco.com/Machinery/110-2075.pdf
Suprisingly the manual dont tell you how to tighten up the backlashh on the cross slide but after looking at the diagram, I bet it is done using the block (part #41 0n page # 35) using screws 16&17 from the same page. The compound dont have an adjustment.
Chris.
http://www.use-enco.com/Machinery/110-2075.pdf
Suprisingly the manual dont tell you how to tighten up the backlashh on the cross slide but after looking at the diagram, I bet it is done using the block (part #41 0n page # 35) using screws 16&17 from the same page. The compound dont have an adjustment.
Chris.
Falcon67
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Looks like a generic 12 x 36 import lathe - Enco blue. $2500~3500 new for comparison.
DaleK
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I believe every lathe should be named "Chip".
Thanks for the link and info.
Do you think that manual is the same for this one? I think this is the one that I have (my doesn't have the backplate).
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=577&PMCTLG=00
Shadowdog500
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All of the knobs, buttons, and levers are identical. The plate on the back is just an option, like the table, and DRO. I would bet a donut that these are the instructions for your lathe.
How tight was the saddle on the bed up near the headstock?
Chris
How tight was the saddle on the bed up near the headstock?
Chris
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