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Lorch precision lathe c1900

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8 February 2017 at 22:10 #283190
daveb
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Just looking through a box of bits that came with an antique Lorch lathe. I found a bed fitting with a hole. Then I found a square frame, the top bar is held on with two screws, the bottom has a forked tab, then I found a bolt that holds it all together. A very peculiar object. Whatever goes in the frame is missing. I googled this thread title and it brought up a picture of the lathe with this accessory shown but not fitted to the machine. Perhaps a steady of some sort. Does anyone know what it's for? Dave
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8 February 2017 at 22:10 #12892
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What is this accessory for?
9 February 2017 at 00:43 #283215
Ady1
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If you show us the picture you found Dave? The guys can probbly help.
9 February 2017 at 13:39 #283299
Bazyle
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Forked bit ? filing rest?
9 February 2017 at 13:57 #283303
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OK, found it on http://www.lathes. Identifies it as 19th century style fixed steady, looks as if it's supposed to have a split bearing to support the workpiece. Interesting way of doing it! Not sure about showing picture from website, possible copyright issue. I will post some photos to my album, too cold at the moment. Thanks Ady1 and Bazyle.
9 February 2017 at 16:23 #283335
Michael Gilligan
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daveb,

Are you referring to the item at bottom right of the second picture on this page: **LINK**

http://www.lathes.co.uk/lorchschmidt/page4.html

If so … it's a fixed steady

Sorry, I evidently don't understand the original question.

MichaelG.

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P.S. … The 'split bearing' would probably have been custom made from wood, for each job.

P.P.S. … It's not the same; but here is an ineresting idea, which you could adapt to fit your frame

http://www.ptreeusa.com/turning_tools_ron_brown.htm

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 09/02/2017 16:45:12
9 February 2017 at 18:35 #283367
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Yes Michael, bottom right it is. Thanks and also for the 2nd link, I've seen similar steadies with a slotted cam ring for use on metalworking lathes, they would need some care to ensure they were centered. Never thought of wood, got to be Lignum Vitae, I'll have to visit my neighbour and borrow one of his bowls. Dave
9 February 2017 at 18:43 #283372
Michael Gilligan
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Posted by daveb on 09/02/2017 18:35:11:

…. Never thought of wood, got to be Lignum Vitae, I'll have to visit my neighbour and borrow one of his bowls. Dave

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9 February 2017 at 22:17 #283420
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It's the neighbour who borrowed my spirit level and drove his car over it. Dave.
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