Harrison Lathes "13-inch", "15-inch", 155, 165, 190 and 1300. "Special Edition Type" Operation & Parts Manual

Manufacturers: 

Harrison

Models: 

13-inch 1300 15-inch 155 165 190 L6 Mk.3

Machine types: 

Lathe,

Contents: 

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual

Harrison "13-inch" and "15-inch" (identical apart from centre height) and badged variously as: 155, 165, 190 and "1300" also ,listed as the L6 Mk.3. This is a very distinctive lathe - a sort of half-way house between the older and newer styles - and differs from the other 155 and 165 L6 Mk. 2 and 3 types in having:
- two spindle-speed levers pointing downwards on the front face of the headstock (instead of on top)
- large embossed sheet-aluminium covers on the headstock and face of the apron
- a screwcutting gearbox of the earlier type with a sliding tumbler selector indexing into a row of holes. It did not have the sealed gearbox and lever-operated controls of the later models The publication consists of two manuals above to cover the differences and a copy of the maker's Sales & Technical Specification catalogue.  A picture of this model is here: http://www.lathes.co.uk/harrison/img119.jpg

Price: 
£78.00

The Amateur's Lathe

"The Amateur's Lathe". A book in print since 1946, it assumes no prior knowledge and goes through all the basic and some advanced machining processes in a clear and logical way. Hence, it's an indispensable aid to the beginner - or even experienced turner. It includes such useful things as lathe design, the meaning of technical terms, names of lathe parts and how they relate to each other, how to choose a lathe, how to care for it, make adjustments, modifications and improvements. Included are details of how screwcutting and power feeds works and how to set up changewheels to provide a drive. Also included are charts for various pitches of leadscrew as commonly used on small lathes - one suitable for your lathe will certainly be amongst them. Various simple projects are also included with engineering drawings that allow some useful accessories to be made - rotating centre, 4-way toolpost, collet holder, tailstock threading die-holder, carriage length stop, etc. If you want to know about the fundamentals of lathe construction and use, how to set suitable turning speeds how to sharpen tools, set tool angles, read micrometers and verniers, etc.

Price: 
£12.75

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