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:

Murad "Production Times" 3 editions of the large advertising sheet (8 x A4) put out by Murad showing the Bormilathe, 3Q Capstan, Series 4 & No.1 & 2 Velomatic Capstans and the Centre lathes.

Boley Lathes: 1A, 1B, 1BH, 1HM, 1HME & Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4 lathes. Detailed catalogue of Boley lathes made from the 1930s to the 1960s. Includes Watchmakers' Lathes, Precision Plain-turning and Production Lathes, Bench Lathes, Backgeared and Screwcutting Lathes. 20 pages.

B210B Accessories for Boley Lathes: sizes 2, 3, 4 and Boley "Mechanics" Lathe and Short-bed and Precision Model 3L, 4L, 3R, 4R, 3C, H, PA, Ps, etc. 28 pages

Boley Lathes Sales Folder showing the entire lathe range as it was in the 1950s and 1960s. "Miniature Precision" models 1, 2, 3, 4. Screwcutting models: 4L, 4P & 4H. Super Precision model: DW4; Turret model: REV 25 & Drills. 6 pages

Stat Systems (Herbert). Chart showing setting instructions for Herbert and Ward capstan lathes in sizes 2, 3 and 4 sizes.

Smart and Brown 1024 Toolroom Lathes MK. 1 and Mk.2. A Complete Data Pack consisting of the Operating and Maintenance Manual and Parts Manual as Detailed Cross-Sectional Drawings. Includes Electrical Schematics and copies of both the Maker's earlier small-format Manual and the interesting and useful technical Sales and Specification literature.

Smart and Brown Model A Lathe Mk.1 and Mk.2: a complete Data Pack consisting of two editions (early and late) Operation & Maintenance Manuals with electrical schematics, Spare Parts Manuals as detailed sectional drawings and a copy of the comprehensive Sales and Specification Catalogue.

Stat Systems (Herbert). Chart showing setting instructions for Herbert and Ward capstan lathes in sizes 2, 3 and 4 sizes.

Ward Capstan and Turret Lathes. Ward's system for Manuals included the publication of this very comprehensive but non-machine-specific 78-page "Operator's Instruction Manual, Instruction Manual and Catalogue" and to back this up with smaller publications to explain the operating peculiarities of individual models (listed below).

Ward No. 2 and No. 3 "Auto-Ward" Plug Programmed Capstan Lathes. Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual including fault Diagnosis. Late Edition, fully revised.

Ward No. 2 and No. 3 "Auto-Ward" Plug Programmed Double Slide Capstan Lathes. Detailed Electrical and Hydraulic Circuits Manual.

Repair Parts for Attachments used on Brown and Sharpe Automatic Screw Machines (Including Turret Forming, Cutting-Off and Screw Threading Types).

Consists of photographic plates of parts for the following attachments:

WICKMAN 21/4"-6 including 2"-6 Bar Automatic Lathe Operator's Manual.

KERRY Mk.1, Mk.2 and Mk.3 (Type "AG", "AC", "GC" ) Lathes and other variations: A complete data pack with every known publication including the Instruction and Maintenance Manual, two separate Parts Manuals - one for the screwed-nose spindle the other for the L00 fittings (these are in the form of useful sectional drawings that have been enlarged for clarity).

Churchill "Vertimax" Vertical Lathes: J Model and No. 3 Mk. 2: Operator's Instruction Manuals.

Colchester Bantam "MK.

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).

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.

Craftsman 6-inch lathe Mk. 2 "square style" (a "clone" of the Atlas 6-inch M.2). Operator's Manual with Spare Parts Manual as Exploded-component Drawings and screwcutting charts. Includes a copy of the Sales and Specification catalogue. Details of these lathes here: http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman6inchmk2

Harrison Lathe AA Mk. 2 VS330TR ( "Square" styling) 13-inch swing variable-speed drive precision lathe. Instruction Manual, Maintenance Manual and Parts Manual as useful Exploded Assembly Diagrams. Includes Electrical Diagrams.

Herbert 2 Flashcap Lathe: Operating and Setting Manual.

Herbert 2 Auto Flashcap Lathe: Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Manual. Includes Electrical Schematics.

Herbert 2 Auto Flashcap Lathe: Spare Parts as Exploded Component Drawings.