Sloan & Chase lathe

[wrench136]

Picked this up earlier this year. Was missing some parts that I've been replacing. Had an adapter made to fit the 4" Craftsman long c chuck. Made by Watson Mfg.
I didn't like the four jaws. Then fitted a 5" Atlas 3 jaw. It came with one collet. It had a nine piece collet set before it went to auction a couple years. Sold in the Buffalo NY area. If anyone knows who might have any parts for it let me know.

 

[Roberts210]

Nice! Love the engine turning.

 

[tombell572]

You have a beautiful high-quality second operation lathe there. I don’t know your background in machining but absence of a lead screw and powered carriage drive will limit you from doing thread-cutting, facing or shaft work. It will excell in collet work and finishing operations. Looks like it’s been well cared for.

Tom B.

 

[dutchgray]

That's got to be a rare survivor.
Looks like a very nice vintage plain turning lathe.

 

[wrench136]

You have a beautiful high-quality second operation lathe there. I don’t know your background in machining but absence of a lead screw and powered carriage drive will limit you from doing thread-cutting, facing or shaft work. It will excell in collet work and finishing operations. Looks like it’s been well cared for.

Tom B.

I have an Atlas H-48 for serious lathe work. I got the Sloan & Chase on a trade for its "cool" factor. 100+/- years old.

 

[tombell572]

They make a great pair. That S&C is a classy machine.

Tom B.

 

[ericoswald35]

I am looking for schematics for a lead screw and gears for my Sloan and Chase 5 1/2 lathe. Anyone know.

 

[tombell572]

Here is some information on Sloan and Chace lathes. Note the correct spelling for "Chace"

Sloan & Chace Lathes

Sloan & Chase lathes and pinion cutters, watchmaking machinery

www.lathes.co.uk

Tom B.