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16 October 2017 at 22:04 #321852
Nik Grey
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@nikgrey22431
Hi All,

I have a General Repair Shop in the UK and have recently taken receipt of an Old Flat Belt Lathe which is dated (Or at least I think thats what it means) Feb 15 1897.

I am about to connect it to a Motor in My Workshop, I fully intend to restore this piece of History but first I may need some advice so will use this forum.

I repair Vacuum Cleaners and Lawn Mowers and although I was an Electrician and a Welder/Plater in my former years I was a DJ for most of my Adult life and have forgitten a lot of my Engineering Education so please bear with my posts.

Nik
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16 October 2017 at 22:04 #40185
Nik Grey
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@nikgrey22431
Hello 🙂
17 October 2017 at 08:25 #321884
David George 1
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@davidgeorge1
Hi welcome to the forum. How about putting some pictures on and some information about your new acquisition maybe makers name so members can give help etc.

David
17 October 2017 at 08:47 #321887
Ady1
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@ady1
Welcome to the nuthouse Nik, post up some pictures for us when you can get round to it.
17 October 2017 at 08:48 #321889
not done it yet
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@notdoneityet
Ahh, likely need a line shaft overhead and steam engine outside to restore it properly.

Welcome to the forum and have some fun.

At least we can immediately get something back from you! Now, about my 'oover and old push lawn mower (II'll dig them out of the shed)…
17 October 2017 at 08:50 #321890
Neil Wyatt
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@neilwyatt
Welcome to the forum Nik,

A pic of your lathe may help us identify it for you.

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Neil
17 October 2017 at 10:16 #321907
David George 1
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@davidgeorge1
Where are you based it may help for local support and information

David
17 October 2017 at 15:20 #321958
Nik Grey
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@nikgrey22431
Im in Hellesdon, Just outside Norwich.

I know there are a couple of Teeth out of that Big Gear as pictured – I intend to build those up with Cast Rods and shape them back into Teeth.

Here we are, If you want to see anything in detail please ask.

The ONLY marking I can find are pictures – I am yet to take Paint off so there may well be a Makers Name somewhere.

I don't intend installing a Steam Engine to drive this – I have a Motor.

Edited By Nik Grey on 17/10/2017 15:22:06

Edited By Nik Grey on 17/10/2017 15:42:48
20 October 2017 at 19:05 #322555
Howard Lewis
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@howardlewis46836
Welcome!

Many a good tune played on an old fiddle!

Could well be a very useful machine, if used carefully.

Looks to have a screwcutting ability, if you have the change gears.

If there is a Model Engineering Club/Society near you, joining will open up another source of advice and help.

Well worth the journey to meetings and to meet like minded characters.

Howard
20 October 2017 at 19:36 #322560
Neil Wyatt
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@neilwyatt
Gear guards! Such sophistication!

Neil
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