anyone heard of an IXL lathe?

[peterd51]

Hi,

I've just bought this off ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190161720647&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

Can anyone give me any info on this make/type please?

Regards
Peter

 

[Robbus]

Here you go:
http://www.lathes.co.uk/ixl/index.html

Have fun making swarf

Cheers,
Rob

 

[robbie S]

I had a invicta lathe back in the 1980s . Badged IXL . there is a link here explains a bit about them and thair history.. i notice a wile ago, suprised i found it on practical machinist.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/11/2148.html

 

[peterd51]

Hi,

thanks!

I did a google search and found some info but without seeing the beast it seems difficult to know if it's made in Germany or London and what sort of age it is.

I also bought a book off ebay last night, a 'home study couse', learn to use a lathe £12 odd...

hopefully I'll pick up the lathe on Saturday and re-arrange the workshop to get it in...

then I can start making a mess!

Regards
Peter