Unusual charles winn lathe

[GraemeVW]

Seen this on marketplace, but didn't post is sale stuff as it was more to discuss it.
Anyone know about it?

Doesn't look to have very large capacity, but looks very overbuilt for what I'm assuming is 4.5" center height maybe?

Nothing on tonys site

 

[GraemeVW]

 

[Seadog]

That looks impressive for small lathe. The spindle bore looks massive. Charles Winn seem to have had their fingers in many pies.

 

[Seadog]

What's the facebook link?

 

[GraemeVW]

What's the facebook link?

Metal working lathe

Vintage 240v lathe, in good working order. Cast iron base and legs, the unit can be split into three parts but is still heavy. Includes boxes of tools as shown in the picture. £400 ONO, buyer to...

www.facebook.com

It's not TOO far away either, but although interesting, I have no need or use, and £400 seems a bit steep.

 

[Seadog]

It's a wee bit on the small side, but different enough that @God mode restorations may be interested?

 

[GraemeVW]

It's a wee bit on the small side, but different enough that @God mode restorations may be interested?

Would be nice to see it sorted out.

I guess the pulley set up isn't stock, it I can't work out what is, and what isn't.
Seems to have a normal tailstock in the pile. The tail stuck that's on it it very sturdy and the spindle looms huge for the size if the lathe. Head and bed in one casting, saddle looks large, compound looks very stable.

It's like it's set up for removing alot of material from reasonably small objects.

Can only find their name attached to threading machines.

 

[GraemeVW]

Plain turning, obviously. But i like carriage feed from the end if the bed. Im used to that.
It's going to feel odd on my fortis using the apron handwheel.

I can't quite judge the scale of this Charles Winn thing though. Looks sort of ml7 capacity.

 

[Seadog]

They manufactured a variety of stuff.

Charles Winn and Co - Graces Guide

Candlesticks, fresh water pumps, fire pumps, screwcutting equipment..

 

[GraemeVW]

They manufactured a variety of stuff.

Charles Winn and Co - Graces Guide

Candlesticks, fresh water pumps, fire pumps, screwcutting equipment..

Some interesting stuff.
Can see the similarity to their screwing machines. I wonder if it's been modified from one?

 

[Seadog]

Since Tony has nothing on his site about them, I've him a mail.

 

[GraemeVW]

Since Tony has nothing on his site about them, I've him a mail.

I've emailed him a few times over the years, don't think I've ever had a response.

 

[God mode restorations]

It's unusual enough but would need to be around the 3T plus weight to warrant another machine

 

[Seadog]

I've emailed him a few times over the years, don't think I've ever had a response.

Me neither. But he clearly takes note. My Amolco mill, which I sold several years ago now features on the site. Clearly, the new owner thought to contact him.