New Toy / Restoration Item / Workshop Kit

[steviec_lj]

Well, I've been on the look out for a lathe for some time, as I have a few bits in mind that I'd like to have a go at creating in the future. Most of the tools I own are actually very basic and entry level, and mostly inherited - apart from the woodworking tools I picked up cheap.

I managed to bag a cheap, but in need of some TLC, lathe on the bay of E last night, for the pricey sum of £50. I do need to factor in collection, but as I'm returning a cylinder to Peter Gibbs' Rothwell outlet on the same day I've written it off.

I know very little about the lathe, although it looks to have been a treadle powered model in its past, but has been allowed to rust up a little over the years. Nothing a spit and polish won't sort out.

If anyone can identify the lathe, that would be great, but its not of massive importance at the moment. I just need to get it collected.

 

[FranV8]

It's a Drummond A roundbed. To find out more go on lathes.co.uk.

Drummond B owner myself, 1919/20 vintage.

 

[500e]

http://www.lathes.co.uk/drummondroundbed/

 

[ben8vgte]

Looks like a Drummond round bed lathe! Or at least very similar, maybe a little shorter bed?

My dad has one in the shed..


Astra GTE by ben a.k.a me, on Flickr

http://www.lathes.co.uk/drummondroundbed/

 

[steviec_lj]

Wow..cheers thanks!!

Didn't expect to find out so much about it so easily. On the plus side, I can now look around and see what spare parts are available, or possibly little additions.

Haven't managed to find the moment to tell her in doors that I've purchased it yet either.

Cheers for the links and quick identification the guys.

 

[steviec_lj]

Looks like a Drummond round bed lathe! Or at least very similar, maybe a little shorter bed?

My dad has one in the shed..


Astra GTE by ben a.k.a me, on Flickr

http://www.lathes.co.uk/drummondroundbed/

What size motor does your dad have hooked up to his?

Obviously, this one doesn't come with one, and its a little further down the list of things to do but I suppose I should keep my eyes open for a suitable model.

The lathes.co.uk page has so far provided a wealth of information and now I know what I'm looking for, Google seems to be yielding some results also.

 

[MattF]

On the plus side, I can now look around and see what spare parts are available, or possibly little additions.

You'll have fun on that front. It's generally easier and cheaper to buy another complete lathe than it is to buy any of the parts for them, on the occasion they crop up. Especially the changewheels. They tend to command fairly silly money when sold on their own. Sturdy little lathe though. They're a good quality, solid piece of kit.

With regards to motor, a 1/4HP to 1/3HP motor should be ample.

 

[500e]

Notice it has flat belt drive , are you going to run overhead shafting for power
Know for a nice Lister that would run it, the elf & safety would throw a fit though.
Can hear it know "chug chug, slap slap"

 

[MattF]

Notice it has flat belt drive , are you going to run overhead shafting for power
Know for a nice Lister that would run it, the elf & safety would throw a fit though.
Can hear it know "chug chug, slap slap"

That's the plan I have for my workshop, one day. Even have the Amanco already sat here, (the sole occasion when I've bought something which had already been restored rather than doing it myself), which will be the driver.

 

[octo0072000]

Notice it has flat belt drive , are you going to run overhead shafting for power
Know for a nice Lister that would run it, the elf & safety would throw a fit though.
Can hear it know "chug chug, slap slap"

just for you 500e

lister with flat belt drive chugging away

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-IQ1oq1fyU