This collection consists of all the catalogues in our collection that we have by  Rockford. There were no manuals for these early machines but these catalogues (circa 1900) include various dimensions and other technical specifications.
Includes information on:

HARRISON Lathes Models 12-inch and 13-inch swing L6 Mk.

Atlas Lathes Catalogue No. 5993-1 with the 6" and 12" New Model lathes having the changed apron control; circa 1967: 16 pages.

Sphere (Atlas) 10-inch LATHE: A complete data pack of information (including all-known literature) that covers all models, from the first to last. It includes: 1) A comprehensive Owner's Manual with over 248 pages that contains detailed operating instructions for the lathe and its accessories together with maintenance and lubrication instructions - it's probably the best instru

Sebastian Bench Lathes 10" & 12" with both Geared Headstock and Cone Headstock Drives. Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue circa 1940. 4 pages

For other Sebastian literature see: https://store.lathes.co.uk/sebastian

"AMERICAN" (American Tool Works) 12" Lathe. Two Catalogs showing the lathe as it developed from the 1920s to the 1930s range with both flat-belt drive and geared-head models covered. 8 pages

Logan "Powermatic" lathes. late Catalogue showing the final production machines in screwcutting and turret types. A detailed and well-illustrated catalogue. 34 pages

Atlas - Craftsman12-inch Lathe Late Model - Post 1957: These had various Model Numbers starting with "39" and including: 3950, 3965, 3975, 3980, 3981, 3982, 3983, 3985, 3986, 3996, 3720, 3990, 3991, 3995, 3975.

ATLAS Lathes Accessories. A set of separate sheets originally published separately covering the:
1) Taper-turning Attachment (No. 6822) Mounting and Operating Manual and Parts Illustrations.
2) Follower Rest (Travelling Steady)Mounting and Operating Manual and Parts Illustrations.

Rockford (Rockford Lathe & Drill Company) Catalog 1920: 12-inch, 14-inch, 18-inch & 22-inch lathes. 7 pages.

Hendey 12", 14", 16", 18", 20" and 24" 12 and 16-speed, geared-head lathes from the 1940s. Two Sales and Technical Specification Catalogs. 20 pages. £20

Worcester 2-inch and 14-inch Lathes. 4 pages

Mitchell earlier 10.5 & 12.5-inch all-geared-head lathes. Sales & Specification Catalogue. 2 pages

Craftsman 12-inch and Atlas 10-inch Lathes pre-1957: While the lathe remained basically the same for many years, with identical major components, various specifications were available with Model Numbers that included, over the years: 10-F, 10-D, TA36, TA42, TA48, TA54, TH36, TH42, TH48, TH54, TV36, TV42, TV48, TV54, H36, H42, H48, H54, V36, V42, V48, V54, QC42, QC54, etc.

CRAFTSMAN 12-inch LATHES late model from 1957 onwards - this model was identical to the Atlas 12-inch and sometimes labelled as the "Commercial".  It is found with the following Model Numbers (the suffix digits indicating some slight differences in specification, motor size, etc): 101.2890, 101.28900, 101.28950, 101.28910, 101.28940, 101.2758, 101.2759, 101.2895N, 101.2893

Fortis (a re-badged Clausing) 100 Series and 4800 Series "12-inch" (6-inch centre height) Lathes. Three Instruction and an Illustrated Parts Manual (with detailed Cross Sectional Drawings and exploded illustrations) that cover all variants of these early lathes from the 100 Model of 1938 to the renamed machine (Series 4800) of 1952 - and to the last versions made in 1964.

Hendey Lathe Operator's Instruction Manual for the No.1 12-inch General Purpose Lathe.

Naerok 12" swing wood lathe Type WL12037. Operator's Instruction Book, Exploded Component Parts List and electrical diagram.

Pratt and Whitney Model C 12-inch Lathe. Screwcutting Engine Lathe Operator's Instruction Manual.