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My Old Landy
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It looks like a Clarke CL500. Is the tail stock present as I can't see it in the pictures?
It doesn't say in the Ad - just that the owner is selling cos he's upgraded.
I did wonder if there should be a "Tailstock" (that's the thing you can put drill bits n stuff in to hold pieces while the chuck end spins em, right
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I would not buy it at that price to be honest. I know lathes are in short supply it seems and prices are high but, that looks expensive for an old Clarke.It doesn't say in the Ad - just that the owner is selling cos he's upgraded.
I did wonder if there should be a "Tailstock" (that's the thing you can put drill bits n stuff in to hold pieces while the chuck end spins em, right
I know zero about Lathes, and zero about how to begin to use one.
On top of that I've very limited space.
So with that list of "bad things" - then owning one is probably a very stupid idea.
I can't help but be fascinated by the things though.
Also near me (near-ish) is a Drummond oddity that looks interesting (but I'm guessing simple/basic given how uncluttered it looks). Supposedly renovated with a 3 & 4 jaw chuck.....
On top of that I've very limited space.
So with that list of "bad things" - then owning one is probably a very stupid idea.
I can't help but be fascinated by the things though
.Also near me (near-ish) is a Drummond oddity that looks interesting (but I'm guessing simple/basic given how uncluttered it looks). Supposedly renovated with a 3 & 4 jaw chuck.....
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Really? I can't see a motor with it (mind you I've a 1hp Brooks that's probably an OTT torque monster fir such a dinky lathe?) - but that Drummond (if its still available) is up for £250. Is that good?Ah now a Drummond is a nice lathe @MattF is the chap to talk to on these I believe
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It has the change wheels so that is always good. As I say, Matt knows more about them than I. You will probably need a lay shaft (like in the picture of the other lathe you posted after) so not really 'ready to go' but again, @MattF will know more along with others on here. If the Perfecto comes with the change gears it may be better as it looks in working condition? I would try and get the price down but thats just me being tight!! To put things in perspective, I bought a Smart and Brown Model M off a member on here for £700 including all the tooling and chucks etc. In the midst of the pandemic too
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Good deal that was.It has the change wheels so that is always good. As I say, Matt knows more about them than I. You will probably need a lay shaft (like in the picture of the other lathe you posted after) so not really 'ready to go' but again, @MattF will know more along with others on here. If the Perfecto comes with the change gears it may be better as it looks in working condition? I would try and get the price down but thats just me being tight!! To put things in perspective, I bought a Smart and Brown Model M off a member on here for £700 including all the tooling and chucks etc. In the midst of the pandemic too
Lots of that info went right over my head.... but it seems if I interpreted the serial number correctly, the one I saw was made between 1920-23
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I got my Holbrook C13 for less than that Clarke... But spent tooo long getting it smartened up and a few repairs done!
BUT... it had 3 and 4 jaw chucks, spindle collets, metric/imperial QCGB and power feeds both directions, taper attachment... And weighs a bit over 2 tons, so not a "benchtop"! Bigger lathes seem to be much better value for money, a) they either need 3-phase or VFD/rotary convertor and b) the size and weight can be, er, "Intimidating" (but a Hilux and a plant trailer solve that problem).
Still not finished, but VERY usable
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The guy will take £325 for this one, which is far more advanced and better built:
Mellor metal working lathe | eBay
<p>Mellor metal working lathe. </p><br /><p>Has 3 and 4 jaw chucks</p><br /><p>Includes set of collets </p><br /><p>Several gears for screw cutting </p><br /><p>Steady bar </p><br /><p>Various other accessories….</p>
www.ebay.co.uk
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I know zero about Lathes, and zero about how to begin to use one.
On top of that I've very limited space.
So with that list of "bad things" - then owning one is probably a very stupid idea.
I can't help but be fascinated by the things though
Also near me (near-ish) is a Drummond oddity that looks interesting (but I'm guessing simple/basic given how uncluttered it looks). Supposedly renovated with a 3 & 4 jaw chuck.....
Don't even think about it, unless you thrive on disappointment and frustration.
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Did they make a plain CL500? Looking at the white plate on the top of the headstock and the cap screws securing it, it looks like the one with the milling head without the milling head.
