Dean Smith and Grace Type A & B Lathes (from the 1940s)

Dean, Smith and  Grace Type A and B lathes from the late 1930s and into the 1940s (marked variously as A, B, 4AN, 4AV, 4BN, 4AB, 4BR, 4AR, 4ABR, 4BDR, 4BZ, etc). These lathes had simple lever control of spindle speeds together with pick-off gears inside the headstock for which instructions are given.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Catalog
Bechler A Threading Attachment Manual

Bechler A and B Lathes. 3-spindle Universal Combined Threading, centering and Drilling Attachment. Detailed Operating Instruction Manual for both the single and twin-belt types.

  • Operators Manual
CVA A Turret Attachment Manual

CVA Single Spindle Automatic "A Series" Secondary Turret and vertical Drilling Attachment. Operator's Instruction Manual and Parts Manual as Exploded Component Diagrams.

  • Operators Manual
  • Parts Manual