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
Thompson B and BB Surface Grinders Manual

Thompson / Matrix (Coventry Gauge and Tool Company) Type B and BB Surface Grinding Machines (sometimes badged Matrix-Thompson). Operator's Instruction Manual with Maintenance & Trouble-shooting Guides, lubrication and hydraulic charts and detailed technical descriptions of the machines.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
HOFMANN Dividing Heads Sales & Specification Catalogue

HOFMANN Dividing Heads Sales & Specification Catalogue showing the DTH, HTH,
HTH(A), UTH, HG, HTG, TSH-100, D, MT-125/3, Z, ZT, VTS, VTS+BV, VTSA-200, HMTH,
UMTH, UMTHS, MTS, ABS, ABL, EMT-100/1, EMT-150/2, EMT-160/1, EMT-180/3,
ETW/125-5, ETW/125-2, ETW, SETW/125, DT, DT(A), HTHD, ANC-240, NCT, HTH/NC,

PELS Nibblers, Sears, Punches. Nibbling and Punching Sears. Catalogue Collection. (2)

PELS Metal-working machines Nibblers, Sears, Punches. Nibbling and Punching Sears: Sales & Specifiction Catalogues: Types MK, HKSJ, HEF, 
HLU, P1, P2, P3, HB, HBEF, HBLUEF, HM, HME, STA, AP, AS, MK10, MK20, PJ50/450, D2P, Pg200, JH, EFG, D2Pg 400, Pg 200, FV, GF, M, B, B 13/500, BLU, BmEFG, BEFG 20-32, M10, ME10, M13, M16, ME13, ME16, M20 to M32. 34 Pages. 

ELB SW Series Grinders Manual

ELB Surface Grinders Series SW,: Operator's Instruction and Maintenance Manual. This is a detailed Instruction Manual for operating all models SW3,SW4/5, SW6, SW8, SW10, SW12, SW15, SW20, etc., including B suffix models. Includes a wiring diagram and a copy of the maker's Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue.

  • Operators Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
  • Catalog
Sheraton 9-Inch Lathe Data Pack Manual

Sheraton "9-Inch" lathe. The very best Manual is the one produced in England for the South Bend clone made by Boxford. Unlike the South Bend book "How to Run a Lathe" this edition concentrates in detail on the 9-inch lathe.

  • Operators Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Catalog
Mazak Yamazaki A, B, C and D Series Lathe Manual

YAMAZAKI MAZAK Precision Lathe Models A, B, C and D - sometimes marked as the Model MK530 (the carriage handwheel can be found on either the left or right-hand sides of the apron). Operating Manual with Parts as Detailed Sectional Drawings.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
  • Catalog
LeBlond Regal 1940s to 1950s Operation, Maintenace and Parts Manual

LeBlond Regal Lathes (13" to 19") early-1940s to the late 1950s. These were designated: A = 10", B = 13", C = 15", D = 17" E = 19", F = 21", H = 24". The lathes remained largely unchanged mechanically from their introduction until the late 1950s - although the stands and drive systems were modernized to make the machines more compact.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
STAR Watchmakers' Lathes. Sales Sheets

STAR Watchmakers' Lathes. 7 Sales Sheets showing the boxed lathe sets B, C,  D, E, F, and R; the base-mounted with countershaft and motor Combination Set No. 9m.C. (Code 8896); the rare maker's reference No. 8901 stand-mounted unit with drawers, countershaft and light unit - this page showing the contents of the drawers.

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Holbrook Model B 13, 17 and 21 Manual

Holbrook Model B No. 13, No. 17 and No. 21 Toolroom Lathes: Operator's Instruction Manuals plus Lubrication data, screwcutting charts and electrical diagrams. Includes a comprehensive Technical Sales and Specification and Accessories Catalogue that clearly explains the machine's functions and capabilities.

  • Operators Manual
  • Electrical Diagrams
  • Catalog