The lathe has been SOLD.
This is a custom-built THOMPSON Lathe.
It has a 5 HP Motor driving a "Dana Hydrostatic Speed Variator" which will give the full RPM from 0-to 1800-forward and reverse
with such power even at just a few RPM that no other machine that I know of could deliver.
The headstock comprises a 1 3/4" Marine grade S/S shaft, running in(4) heavy-duty bearings.
The tailstock and tool saddle run on precision radial bearings. Both lock to a central "Screw" rod via "Half Nuts"
This means that when the half nuts are released, the saddles will move smoothly along the bed ways until they are in the approx position,
and then locked to the shaft, which can then be wound back or forth with precision, and when locked down, they WILL NOT MOVE !!
It has an outboard turning capacity of 60 inches (5 ft) but will swing to the floor if the supports are removed.
This machine is as good today as the day I bought it.( Actually much better since modifications)
It also has a long "Boring Bar" that when placed in the tailstock saddle, will take out the center of a tall hollow piece with ease.
I have bits for this up to 4" and believe me, this takes a LOT of power (no problem for this machine)
The Lathe is heavy but will break down into 4 main sections. I use an engine hoist to move the sections, and the hoist will come with the lathe
You will need a flatbed trailer to take delivery of this machine. Don"t even think you can put this in a van!!! The hoist will not go that high.
The price is $3000 or the best offer.
The lathe has been SOLD.
All the best.
Dennis
This is a custom-built THOMPSON Lathe.
It has a 5 HP Motor driving a "Dana Hydrostatic Speed Variator" which will give the full RPM from 0-to 1800-forward and reverse
with such power even at just a few RPM that no other machine that I know of could deliver.
The headstock comprises a 1 3/4" Marine grade S/S shaft, running in(4) heavy-duty bearings.
The tailstock and tool saddle run on precision radial bearings. Both lock to a central "Screw" rod via "Half Nuts"
This means that when the half nuts are released, the saddles will move smoothly along the bed ways until they are in the approx position,
and then locked to the shaft, which can then be wound back or forth with precision, and when locked down, they WILL NOT MOVE !!
It has an outboard turning capacity of 60 inches (5 ft) but will swing to the floor if the supports are removed.
This machine is as good today as the day I bought it.( Actually much better since modifications)
It also has a long "Boring Bar" that when placed in the tailstock saddle, will take out the center of a tall hollow piece with ease.
I have bits for this up to 4" and believe me, this takes a LOT of power (no problem for this machine)
The Lathe is heavy but will break down into 4 main sections. I use an engine hoist to move the sections, and the hoist will come with the lathe
You will need a flatbed trailer to take delivery of this machine. Don"t even think you can put this in a van!!! The hoist will not go that high.
The price is $3000 or the best offer.
The lathe has been SOLD.
All the best.
Dennis
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