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
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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.

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  • Electrical Diagrams
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Bechler B Manual

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

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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.

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Davenport B Manual

Davenport Model B 5-spindle Automatic Lathe. Operator's Instruction and Maintenance manual with many useful Sectional Drawings.

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  • Maintenance Manual
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.

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  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
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 both on either the left or right-hand sides of the apron). Operating Manual with Parts as Detailed Sectional Drawings.

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  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
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