Adept and Super Adept Register

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

So Neil will any Adept owners be featuring in this new book?

[RICHARD GREEN 2Participant @richardgreen2]

Still only 2 on the register……………………………………

Perhaps thats all there is……………………..

[Steven GreenhoughParticipant @stevengreenhough56335]

I emailed for inclusion at the end of September… Perhaps I’m not worthy…?

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Sorry Steven,

Grovel, grovel! I appear to have completely missed your email. You should have a reply now.

Neil

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 17/10/2015 22:00:09

[Steven GreenhoughParticipant @stevengreenhough56335]

No grovelling please Neil.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

And I've just ground up a brand-new HSS grovelling tool.

Neil

[David ColwillParticipant @davidcolwill19261]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 29/09/2015 13:52:24:

Following the revelation that there are only two registered Adept lathes left, the value of mine has entered six figures…

Neil

Only if it's in the original jiffy bag that it came in!

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Neil,

It looks like you might have another one on the Register soon

… bidding seems quite enthusiastic.

MichaelG.

[IanTParticipant @iant]

"Enthusiastic" isn't quite the word I'd use Michael – Daft comes to mind… Talking of which.

Neil, can my (un-named) 'Baby' lathe have an honorary membership please ( if only on the basis that its faceplate looks a bit 'Adept-like'? )

IanT

Edited By IanT on 19/10/2015 23:31:07

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Ian,

That's clearly an inferior Chinese copy – worthless and unsuitable for any purpose beyond getting the rind off a bratwurst.

Seriously obviously a clone – but any more pics?

Neil

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

There are at least two more than mine at liberty. There is, also. I am told, a collector.

They are there, but well camoflaged!

Howard

[Richard Clark 1Participant @richardclark1]

I have never seen one of these lathes they do look cute miniature lathes.

Bit like a chihuahua of the lathe world! you could have it in your handbag at the rallies!!

Looks good I wouldnt say no to one but I guess that dont count on the register

Regards

Richard..

[IanTParticipant @iant]

Yes – I've more photos Neil – I tried to ID this a little while ago but no one seemed to recognise it.

Regards,

IanT

[JACKIE BENNETTParticipant @jackiebennett17592]

I just picked up an adept lathe this summer, thinking maybe my son might like one. Turns out he has no use for it. So I was wondering what it might be worth if I was to put it up on craigslist. Looks like it is in good condition. British made, black, looks like it could be original paint.

Ty Jackie

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

Neil will buy it, he's trying to corner the market.

[RainbowsParticipant @rainbows]

Posted by JACKIE BENNETT on 24/11/2015 00:32:56:

I just picked up an adept lathe this summer, thinking maybe my son might like one. Turns out he has no use for it. So I was wondering what it might be worth if I was to put it up on craigslist. Looks like it is in good condition. British made, black, looks like it could be original paint.

Ty Jackie

Sold mine with motor, chuck and all the bits for about £140. Went to some dude in ireland I think. Neill managed to increase demand and prices with his restoartion I think

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I'm afraid an Adept is only worth what someone will pay for it. Suggesting a fixed sale price is impossible, especially as they vary so much in condition.

A worn out one with few accessories is really only a starting point for a restoration project, one in good condition with motor etc. may well be worth more to someone who enjoys using old-fashioned and rather limited equipment for the challenge.

A completist collector who just wants something to paint and sit on a shelf, might pay silly money.

I would suggest you put it on ebay with an honest description and photos of all the parts and let the free market decide a fair price. Choose a starting price that won't disappoint you if it sells for it.

Neil

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

Posted by Rainbows on 24/11/2015 12:12:50:

Posted by JACKIE BENNETT on 24/11/2015 00:32:56:

I just picked up an adept lathe this summer, thinking maybe my son might like one. Turns out he has no use for it. So I was wondering what it might be worth if I was to put it up on craigslist. Looks like it is in good condition. British made, black, looks like it could be original paint.

Ty Jackie

Sold mine with motor, chuck and all the bits for about £140. Went to some dude in ireland I think. Neill managed to increase demand and prices with his restoartion I think

.

You are joking ???????????????

So Dick Turpin is alive and well.

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

2/6d what it probably cost in the first place.

[JACKIE BENNETTParticipant @jackiebennett17592]

Ty for the info. I am really not an Ebay fan and only have seen a few sold on it, and they were in England. I am in Canada, so i think I will sell it privately. It came with a chuck and motor(needs a new plug) , looks in good condition so I might even keep it.

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

I think my one cost 30s/ one pound ten shillings, about 1963.

Ian S C

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Here's mine ,hard at work on a bit of 303 stainless(I think, other wise it's either 304, or 316). I'm trying a 4 way tool post, it seems to work well.

Ian S C

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Ian,

What oil do you use for the headstock, and how often do you top up?

Neil

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Neil, I just use 30 grade oil, sold for 4 stroke lawn mowers etc. I just put a drop in each hole when I start up, and if I'm still going after an hour I do it again. There is also a jack shaft with pulleys to match the headstock, and a 6" pulley for the drive from the motor, this has a steel shaft running in a cast iron bearing bored directly in the stand, it also needs oiling at the same time.

Ian S C

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

I mentioned this 'Vertical Slide' on p1, but have only just summoned-up the courage to photograph it.

The idea is excellent, but the execution is gruesome

It came to me as a stowaway, hiding amongst the accessories for a Pultra lathe. … In the fullness of time, I will probably re-work it to fit the little [Brian Perris designed] Jason.

As it stands: The Adept top-slide is certainly the nicest part

MichaelG.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 13/01/2016 16:53:06

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 13/01/2016 16:58:04

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