Le Blond, ‘Regal 10’ lathe, circa 1942 and other machines – Help Needed

[Jet PayneParticipant @jetpayne41480]

Hello, I recently inherited a working 1940's metal work lathe, it's a Le Blond, 'Regal 10' lathe, circa 1942 (American made). I've been told it's quite rare? Does anyone know anything about these lathes? Unfortunately I must move or sell the lathe asap as it can't stay in its current location in Essex, but I'm at a loss about how to do this or where to go to :

 

There is also a Progress '2G' Bench Drill circa 1946:

 

And an Adcock & Shipley Horizontal Milling Machine circa 1940's:

 

Any advice that anyone can offer on any of these would be really helpful.

 

Thanks

 

Jet

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 11/06/2019 18:31:42

[Jet PayneParticipant @jetpayne41480]

Advice needed about 1940’s lathe

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Hello Jet,

Try Steve Cox of Landylift , based in West Yorkshire. They are frequently recommended on this forum although I have no direct experience so I can only pass on the views of others who have used him

Phone 07836 736496

email [email protected]

Regards

Brian

[egaParticipant @ega]

Might someone rotate these interesting photos so that they can be viewed in comfort, please?

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

I could but it might infringe Jet’s copyright.

Edited By V8Eng on 11/06/2019 15:44:16

Edited By V8Eng on 11/06/2019 15:44:42

[Jet PayneParticipant @jetpayne41480]

Hello,…. feel free to rotate the pictures….. I can't seem to do it……

thanks

[DanielParticipant @daniel]

[egaParticipant @ega]

Daniel

Thank you.

A favourite jingle comes to mind:

Dare to be a Daniel,
Dare to stand alone!
Dare to have a purpose firm!
Dare to make it known.

No doubt we shall be prosecuted together for copyright infringement!

Nice lathe, by the way.

[DanielParticipant @daniel]

Posted by ega on 11/06/2019 18:35:27:

Daniel

Thank you.

A favourite jingle comes to mind:

Dare to be a Daniel,
Dare to stand alone!
Dare to have a purpose firm!
Dare to make it known.

No doubt we shall be prosecuted together for copyright infringement!

Nice lathe, by the way.

[Pete RimmerParticipant @peterimmer30576]

Interesting chuck on that LeBlond. Seems to be a 3-jaw with both independent and scroll adjustment.

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

The lathe is similar in size to a Boxford so only 3-400lb and quite easy to lift or move around with an engine crane or block and tackle if the garage beams are suitable and loaded into a small trailer or back of a transit. I would take it off the legs though. If you stripped it further you could manhandle it into an estate.
You didn't mention if you are also moving the mill and drill. The drill can be laid on its side but use the crane not the guy who thinks he is so tough he can handle it manually, and the mill is also best removed from its base. (btw if you are keeping it that cutter is way too big, 4in max on that machine)

Hope you keep the machines and decide to take up model engineering.

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

They all look likew useful bits of kit

As I understand it, Le Blond was a good quality machine.

Hopefully, you can find someone near you, with a crane to move the machines..

FWIW, when lifting the machines, sling bthe drill from the head, using the table and lower column to keep the C of G low down.

Ditto for the Mill, if possible.

For the lathe, hopefully there will be a sling long enough to pass under the Headstock and Tailstock ends, making sure that the sling cannot slip Keep it clear of the Leadscrew and power shaft, so that they do not get bent!

If you have to sling around the bed, the Tailstock, Steady and Apron are use ways to adjust bhe C of G to balance the lathe and keep it level. Beware of trying to lift and move unwieldy and weighty machines, by hand.. They are liable to fall over and damage themselves and you part way through the process; usually when negotiating a doorway or steps.

Good luck! You have basis of a good workshop there. Do find a M E Club and join.

Howard.

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