rikrobson Member Messages 3,963 Location Perth, Scotland Nov 19, 2019 #1 I came across this on ebay, its listed and a vintage lathe, but has anyone got a clue what it actually is for?
I came across this on ebay, its listed and a vintage lathe, but has anyone got a clue what it actually is for?
WorkshopChris Member Messages 5,049 Location South East Essex Nov 19, 2019 #2 Probably some sort of profile copying unit? Looks like it might have a broken casting lower left across from the pointer looks to me like cast iron grain.
Probably some sort of profile copying unit? Looks like it might have a broken casting lower left across from the pointer looks to me like cast iron grain.
colnerov Member Messages 4,624 Location Nr Gatwick UK Nov 19, 2019 #4 Hi, /\/\/\ What he said. It some of a ILCO automatic key cutter. Colin
rikrobson Member Messages 3,963 Location Perth, Scotland Nov 19, 2019 #5 the hive mind of the forum strikes again. I thought key cutter initially. it makes more sense with the clamps in place.
the hive mind of the forum strikes again. I thought key cutter initially. it makes more sense with the clamps in place.
rikrobson Member Messages 3,963 Location Perth, Scotland Nov 19, 2019 #6 so the Front clamp is broken/missing. I guess the worm gear drives that mechanism across the follower. I like the "Press hard" leaver
so the Front clamp is broken/missing. I guess the worm gear drives that mechanism across the follower. I like the "Press hard" leaver