Help me identify my lathe

[nefariousParticipant @nefarious]

Hey guys,

I’ve just bought my first proper lathe, and I wonder if anyone could help me identify the exact model so I can lay my hands on a manual.

It’s a Denham and the plate says built in 48. It looks very similar to a Junior Mk2, but with a slightly different tail (4 bolts into the leg instead of 2 and a cabinet-style leg)

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[Mark EasingwoodParticipant @markeasingwood33578]

Welcome Nefarious.

I have copied your photo here, (you can only upload jpegs, I think),

Look like it might be a long bed version of the Denham Mk11/Junior.

See also this thread. LINK

Mark.

[nefariousParticipant @nefarious]

Aha! Thank you. I knew the Mk2 was close! I assume it’s functionally identical to the mk2?

Sadly, I got precisely zero info with it, as it was from a garage clearance sale.

I will have a scoot around on here for some more info, as obviously at least one other is running the same kit.

I don’t suppose anyone might have a pdf manual kicking about?

Oh, and thanks for the tip on posting pics!

[Mark EasingwoodParticipant @markeasingwood33578]

Some info on Lathes.co.uk if you haven’t already found it.

Mark.

[nefariousParticipant @nefarious]

Lathes is a fantastic resource, but is it just me that thinks £48 for a PDF is a bit steep? That’s well on the way to what I paid for the lathe!

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

If you want to save some money, try downloading this manual and compare it with your lathe.

John

The link goes straight to a download from the archive site.

 

[nefariousParticipant @nefarious]

Wow! Thank you so much!

A quick look says it’s pretty damn close. I’ll print it out and go and give it a mk1 eyeball!

[nefariousParticipant @nefarious]

I should add that I am in no way contributing to the stereotype of Scottish folks being tight 😉

 

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

As I amuse a Scots friend.

“Not tight; just careful, y’ken!”

Glad that the Forum members are already helping you.

Howard

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