Background

Many Colchester manuals are listed below. However, pre-1946 there were no proper technical publications for Colchester lathes - but we can offer an interesting set of early Catalogues (listed below).


Manuals, Parts Lists and Catalogues

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Colchester Lathes - Early Catalogue Set-

Colchester Lathes - pre-1948 there were no proper manuals for pre-1948 Colchester lathes - but we can offer an interesting set of early Catalogues for the Bantam, Master, Triumph and Mascot from the late 1920s to early 1950s. These show all versions of the open flat-belt drive and geared-headstock types.

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Colchester Colt Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual

Colchester "Colt" - a version of the Mk. 2 Bantam identifiable by a box on the top of the headstock holding the electrical switchgear and the use, on the screwcutting gearbox, of the 6-position joystick lever (as also employed on the original Mk. 1 Bantam).

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
Colchester Bantam Lathe Mk.3. Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual

Colchester Bantam Mk. 3 series 2000 (actually a Harrison M250 Clone with round-knob headstock control). Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams. Includes French and German language sections and a copy of the useful Specification, Sales and Specification and Accessories Brochure.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
  • Catalog
Colchester Student Manual Auf Deutsch

Colchester Student Lathe Mk.1 Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Exploded Component Parts List. German Edition. The quality of this manual is not to our usual high standards; however, it is readable.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
Colchester Student 1800 Manual (also for the Liberty 1300 and Dashin 1440)

Colchester Student 1800 and Master 1800 Lathes. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams. (Includes Additional French and German language section) This manual is also suitable for the "Liberty 1300" and "Dashin 1440".

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
Colchester Master/Student 2500 Lathes (older model). Manual

Colchester Master/Student 2500 - older model. Easily recognised by the spindle speed controls on the front face of the headstock in the form of a large coloured dial with two concentric paddle controls. Also sold as the Clausing 8014, 8015, 8016 and 8017. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Catalog
Colchester Triumph Lathes - Manual for early models with rounded headstock: a full data pack

Colchester Triumph (and "Dominion") 7.5-inch centre height (Model 15-inch) lathes - early models with "rounded" headstock Mk.1, "Mk.1.5 with safety apron) and the Mk.2 (also sold, in the USA, where it was called the "15-inch" and often with the Clausing brand name with the Model numbers: 6535, 6576, 6577, 6536 and 6537).

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
  • Catalog
Colchester Triumph 2000 Lathe, Data Pack Manual (also for the Clausing, "Liberty" and "Champion" Models)

Colchester Triumph 2000 Mk. 1 and Mk. 2 Lathes Data Pack (also coversr the Liberty 1340, Champion 15/50, Muller ET Pesant MPS180 and Clausing 15-inch Lathe Models 8030, 8031, 8032, 8033). Full 110-page Comprehensive Instruction & Maintenance Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Diagrams with 17 Electrical Schematics.

Colchester Triumph 2000 Lathe Multi-language Manual (also for Clausing & Liberty models)

Colchester Triumph 2000 Mk. 1 and Mk. 2. (also for the Liberty 1340, Muller ET Pesant MPS180 and Clausing 15-inch Lathe Models 8030, 8031, 8032, 8033). Full 110-page Comprehensive Instruction & Maintenance Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Diagrams with 17 Electrical Schematics. Text supplements in: Finnish, French, German and Swedish.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
Colchester CNC1000, 2000, 3000 & 4000 Lathes Instruction, Maintenance and Parts Manual

Colchester CNC Lathes Models: CNC2000 (also covers the CNC1000, CNC3000 and CNC4000) with Fanuc OTA Controls. Comprehensive and detailed 680-page manual with contents described as: Operating Instructions, Part Programming, Installation, Mechanical Service, Maintenance Adjustments and a Spare Parts Manual as clear  Exploded Component Drawings.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
Colchester Master VS3250 and Harrison V350 Lathes. Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual

Colchester Master VS 3250 (Variable-speed drive) This lathe is the same as the Harrison V350. Large (176-page), full-edition Operation & Maintenance Manual with Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings. Includes two electrical schematics and an electrical fault-finding guide for the spindle drive.

 

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
Colchester Mascot Lathe (early round-head types) Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual

Colchester Mascot "Mk. 1" 1950s to early 1960s "round-headstock" model. Instruction and Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Manual as Parts Pictures and a copy of the Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue. This lathe was sold in the United States as the Clausing "Mammoth" 17-inch Models 6582, 6542,  6594, 6583, 6554 and 6543.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
Colchester Mascot 1600 Lathe Data Pack Manual

Colchester Mascot 1600 lathe. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Component diagrams and 13 Electrical Diagrams. This complete 172-page edition covers both the early and late models with complete spares lists for both types. (Includes French and German language section).

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams