Anyone identify this lathe?

[jon hill 3Participant @jonhill3]

Found myself looking at lathe p0rn and came across this lathe:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/lathes/lathe-free-to-collector/1398967331

All I know is its a 6" centre and the model is called 'the master, perhaps an early colchester?

By the way im not looking to rehome this lathe so if anyone is looking for a large project lathe this could be it.

[jon hill 3Participant @jonhill3]

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Rounded headstock and U-shaped carriage look very Colchester.

[peak4Participant @peak4]

40's-50's gear head Colchester Master by the looks of it from Tony's site.
http://www.lathes.co.uk/colchester/page4.html

Bill

[Clive FosterParticipant @clivefoster55965]

Bill has it.

I live in Crowborough so if anyone further away is seriously interested it would be easy enough to take a look at the beast to assess condition. Not terribly heavy for a lathe of tha size.

As I've already had a bit to do with a Bantam and a Triumph of similar vintage I'm almost tempted to have a nosey just to a complete the set.

Clive

[jon hill 3Participant @jonhill3]

Thanks Guys, I thought there must be a high probability that someone would know what it was.

Now the only other question that remains is were the other forum members too busy arranging collection from the generous donor….

Jon

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi Jon, I might have gone for it, but I don't have enough room for another lathe.

Regards Nick.

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