Hidden treasure

[Ray GandertonParticipant @rayganderton56482]

My father had a Sabel to help him with fixing old cars in the early 60's, and it was on this machine that I learned all aspects of small tool room lathe operation.

I even one a county schools award for making a model Diesel engine.

The lathe was sold in the early 70's and many memories went with it. Until very recently I had never wanted or needed the use of such a lathe, however..

My old Jaguar needs regular attention and I began to think a lathe could come in handy. Myford and Boxford were plentiful but my old Sabel was rare. eBay came to the rescue and I know have a beautiful example with a Norton box.

If I never use it in earnest, the momories it has evoked will be reward enough!

[Ray GandertonParticipant @rayganderton56482]

Smart & Brown Sabel

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

Hi Ray,

Can you post a few photos of the Sabel ? I have an early 9" Southbend lathe which was manufactured in Australia under the Hercus name. And I think as a Boxford in England.

Paul.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Ray,

You have a PM.

Nowt to do with the lathe.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Welcome to the forum Ray.

Neil

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

Never heard of Sabel; not on the 'Lathes.co.uk' website listing either… any pics? …. mea culpa, found it, didn't read the heading … Smart & Brown  model.

George.

Edited By mechman48 on 24/08/2016 17:01:59

[Rik ShawParticipant @rikshaw]

It's a Smart & Brown George – Rik

 

Edited By Rik Shaw on 24/08/2016 17:03:25

[RainbowsParticipant @rainbows]

http://www.lathes.co.uk/sabel/

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