The lathe machine you always wanted for Christmas

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

of course most of you already have one….

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Without resorting to google who know what this is?

described as Vintage lathe Jeweller clock/model maker

**LINK**

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

Is it a Unimat plus?

[duncan webster 1Participant @duncanwebster1]

I cheated and googled it, but I still don't know what it does even though I know its official title

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

Electrically powered boat anchor 😉

[larry phelan 1Participant @larryphelan1]

I am surprised that none of you know what it is !

It is, of course, a Wasim, Mk 2, easy to identify by the two handles sticking out from the back.

Years ago everyone had one, then they all bought Myfords.

Maybe it,s time to bring them back ?

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Like Duncan, I first had to cheat

but, having realised what it’s designed-for, I wish I had room for it

… because it could be adapted to do a lot of useful jobs.

MichaelG.

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

Shame it is broken. Poor design of the support arm, too thin and hole in critical area.
I thought it was a pipe cutter / flanger which was close but no cigar.

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi, OK lets face it, I cheated as well, but I don't think I'll ever have a use for such a machine.

Regards Nick.

[JellyParticipant @jelly]

I'm assuming something weird and decorative in jewellery making, putting a wavy pattern or curved facets to the radius of the outside of the two rotating chucks on something.

The chucks are too big for rings, but clear designed to hold a ring shaped object so maybe bangles or some sort of outer piece for a medallion or other "neck jewelry" which would then have a stone setting attached inside it.

Also maybe something to do with putting external patterns on trophies or other hollowware but it doesn't seem long enough.

Weird machine in any case.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Isn't it obvious?

It's an Acme Octo-Lathe.

So called because it is used to turn figure-of-eight shaped work, with the centre of each lobe held by a different chuck.

Neil

[Mick B1Participant @mickb1]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 08/12/2022 11:29:55:

Isn't it obvious?

It's an Acme Octo-Lathe.

So called because it is used to turn figure-of-eight shaped work, with the centre of each lobe held by a different chuck.

Neil

Can't've been very successful. If it had been (or maybe even if it hadn't ) it would've appeared along with other Acme equipment in Wile E Coyote's instructional videos on roadrunner huntin'…

[Speedy Builder5Participant @speedybuilder5]

It could make an excellent lemon zest grater for the housewife(person) who has everything ?

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

< Spoiler Alert >

It appears that the answer to Bazyle’s opening question is no-one

… Shame on all of us  … except Jelly !!

**LINK**

https://www.exportersindia.com/product-detail/bangle-faceting-machine-3527838.htm

See the wider range, here:

**LINK**

https://www.exportersindia.com/turntromechanical-3793653/bangle-making-machine.htm#3527838

MichaelG.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 11/12/2022 11:44:59

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

Looks like it could be adapted as a tool and cutter grinder with a little work.

It's a fascinating industry, bracelet making and bangle faceting. Many interesting videos on YouTube. This one shows a few similar, but more primitive, machines in use toward the end.

some of the machining processes and set ups if you search YouTube for bangle faceting etc are very ingenious and remind me of some of the ornamental turning machines of the 19th century. 

 

 

Edited By Hopper on 11/12/2022 12:11:05

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by Hopper on 11/12/2022 12:08:10:

Looks like it could be adapted as a tool and cutter grinder with a little work.

It's a fascinating industry, bracelet making and bangle faceting. Many interesting videos on YouTube. This one shows a few similar, but more primitive, machines in use toward the end.

some of the machining processes and set ups if you search YouTube for bangle faceting etc are very ingenious and remind me of some of the ornamental turning machines of the 19th century.

Edited By Hopper on 11/12/2022 12:11:05

Presumably that workshop is in Bangledesh?

I'll get my coat…

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

Yes indeed.

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Posted by Hopper on 12/12/2022 11:31:44:

Yes indeed.

 

Hi Hopper, do you mean it is in Bangledesh or you think Neil really should get his coat.

Regards Nick.

Edited By Nicholas Farr on 12/12/2022 11:47:00

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

Ah well, that is the question!

[Clive BarkerParticipant @clivebarker72854]

The video was made in Pakistan. There are many small workshops like this.

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