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6 October 2015 at 12:42 #206807
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Hi,

I need to find the weight of a Marlow miller 2 (Standard).

It breaks down but I cannot estimate the individual weights without knowing the total.

The machine is well described by Tony at the lathe,co,uk site.

No manual just sales brochures that I'm not willing to buy simply to find its weight, if it even mentions that.

I'm also worried that at £370 asking price this might be too much given there is no down feed.

Any feedback welcome.
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6 October 2015 at 12:42 #12557
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6 October 2015 at 15:44 #206828
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As with any 'vintage' machine; I think its value must depend mainly upon condition.

MichaelG.
6 October 2015 at 17:28 #206836
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For the type 2, 3, and 3A Marlow gave the weight as "approx. 7cwt". That would be 350-360 Kilos in todays money.

I would allow a bit more than that, say 400 Kilos to be safe.

As you say, they break down relatively easily into 5 major pieces: Base, Column, Knee, Table, and Head (with motor).

For an example, I removed the table from one, it weighed 40 Kilos.
6 October 2015 at 18:53 #206854
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Posted by Robbo on 06/10/2015 17:28:51:

For the type 2, 3, and 3A Marlow gave the weight as "approx. 7cwt". That would be 350-360 Kilos in todays money.

I would allow a bit more than that, say 400 Kilos to be safe.

As you say, they break down relatively easily into 5 major pieces: Base, Column, Knee, Table, and Head (with motor).

For an example, I removed the table from one, it weighed 40 Kilos.

wow that's light I thought it was around 700KG.

Where did you find that info from? out of curiosity – there might be more useful information.
6 October 2015 at 18:56 #206856
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Posted by Michael Gilligan on 06/10/2015 15:44:46:

As with any 'vintage' machine; I think its value must depend mainly upon condition.

MichaelG.

the table is free from cracks/millings and the movement is tight. Not sure about the bearings as I cannot find out any specification/part list on the web so I'm not sure how expensive/easy these would be to replace if needed.
6 October 2015 at 21:55 #206877
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When you move one you think it's twice the weight!

The info came from an old Dronsfield Bros (the makers) advertising leaflet from way back "when I were a lad".

There is a scarcity of information on these machines, though there are quite a few about.

I have sent you a PM with a copy of the leaflet. Check your Inbox (2nd icon from left on the green bar at top of page)
7 October 2015 at 12:32 #206926
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Posted by Robbo on 06/10/2015 21:55:35:

When you move one you think it's twice the weight!

The info came from an old Dronsfield Bros (the makers) advertising leaflet from way back "when I were a lad".

There is a scarcity of information on these machines, though there are quite a few about.

I have sent you a PM with a copy of the leaflet. Check your Inbox (2nd icon from left on the green bar at top of page)

very useful snip of information 16" from spindle to table – could have been more! Though Chinese/Taiwanese machines aren't that great either and probably less robust, maybe better finished, maybe not. I'll see when I get it.

7cwt is quite manageable. Lighter than my Bantam anyway. Hopefully this will make a good first milling machine.

Anyway Robbo thanks for sending that information – much appreciated.
7 October 2015 at 16:22 #206970
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I have a Marlow mill version 3 metric, it is heavy, I know I've moved it twice now. First time I broke it down into 5 bits none of which was light and not easy to manhandle by my self but did manage it with the aid of a trolley. The second move was easier as I got Pickfords to move it having removed the head as was too tall to get out of the garage door. They used a tail lift (500kg) box van and without the head the tail lift did not want to pick it up with a removal guy on the tail lift as soon as he got off up it went but it knew it was on there so to speak. I have found a well built machine, brick s house springs to mind but let down by the hand wheel dials and finish. I have a DRO on mine so not a problem, I have added a power feed to the X axis and is driven from VFC so speeds are adjustable by belt and/or electronics.

Bob
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