JakeF

Never mind the motor isn't hooked up, I haven't even made a countershaft yet! However, the chuck key is now lying on the bench, surrounded by HAZARD tape, as befits such a dangerous object. (Kidding but I'll find a compression spring at work today, good call Highsider) My location is now shown Frosty, never even though of it to be honest =) Well, now I have a plan. All I need is some bearing carriers, some steel to make a stand with, some aluminium bar to make a countershaft with and some CNC time. Maybe it's time I went to work then...

Alrighty! The man himself, Tony of www.lathes.co.uk , has suggested that this lathe is infact a 3" Ideal. Which helps... Thoughts?

Having a really good look over the lathe this evening and there is a number 2 stamped on the undersides of the tailstock and the spindle carrier casting. details details details. Right, I have a mug of tea...

Thanks for the response Highsider =) I've just been scouting some pictures, there are remarkable similarities. I don't suppose you'd hazard a guess to a model type? In case it helps, this lathe has a 14" bed, with 3" chuck height and 10" between chuck and tailstock centres.

Hi, I recently got a lathe from a workmate, with the intention of getting it working properly. First step is obviously to try and find out what lathe exactly it is. It looks like an early Myford or Myford copy but I was hoping someone might be able to give me more details. Pictures are attached. I can't find a name plate anywhere on the body but a friend tells me the makers plate would have been on the gearbox cover (missing, naturally) I'd be grateful for any help you guys can give =)