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
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 170-page edition concentrates in detail on the 9-inch lathe.

  • Operators Manual
  • Parts Manual
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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,

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
Pullmax X8 Manual

Pullmax X8 Bevelling Machine, Model B - Operators manual and parts list as exploded diagrams.

  • Operators Manual
  • Parts Manual
Adcock and Shipley Miller No. 1 Manual

ADCOCK and  SHIPLEY No. 1 Milling Machine Models A, AA, AB, AD, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, M, N, P, and J with various feed arrangements including LSL, LLL, SSS, G, J, AH and M, etc. (these may appear on the machine plate ) Maintenance and  Operator's Instruction Manual. Includes three versions of the Technical Sales and  Specification Catalogue.

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
Bechler B Manual

Bechler Type B Automatic Lathes. Detailed Operator's Instruction and Maintenance Manual.

  • Operators Manual
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