Elgin Machine Tools circa 1940s and 1950s.

Manufacturers: 

Elgin Hardinge

Models: 

Various

Machine types: 

Grinder, Lathe, Milling Machine

Contents: 

  • Catalog
Pages: 
20

Elgin Machine Tools circa 1940s and 1950s. A collection of literature comprising: Horizontal Bench Miller Catalogue (4 pages), a 4-page folder showing the Elgin Lens Polishing Machines, Precision Bench Lathes types CB-5C, 4EV, lathes on pressed steel pedestals, pressed steel base with laminated top and steel frame benches with laminated wood tops, and Horizontal and vertical milling machines. Vertical Bench Miller Sales & Technical Specification Sheets, Lathes & Millers Catalogue plus price lists. 20 pages in total.

Price: 
£35.00

Elgin Precision Bench Lathes Catalog 1920s to 1930s

Print code: 
E95

Elgin Precision Bench Lathes: No Technical Manuals were ever issued for these machines but there is a beautiful, full-range Catalogue circa 1920s to 1930s that shows all the lathes, their accessories, drive systems, stands, multi-lathe and bench-miller set-ups, tapping and drilling machines, a bench grinding machine, etc. Includes full screwcutting charts for the threading attachment. 76 pages.

£65.00

The Amateur's Lathe

"The Amateur's Lathe". A book in print since 1946, it assumes no prior knowledge and goes through all the basic and some advanced machining processes in a clear and logical way. Hence, it's an indispensable aid to the beginner - or even experienced turner. It includes such useful things as lathe design, the meaning of technical terms, names of lathe parts and how they relate to each other, how to choose a lathe, how to care for it, make adjustments, modifications and improvements. Included are details of how screwcutting and power feeds works and how to set up changewheels to provide a drive. Also included are charts for various pitches of leadscrew as commonly used on small lathes - one suitable for your lathe will certainly be amongst them. Various simple projects are also included with engineering drawings that allow some useful accessories to be made - rotating centre, 4-way toolpost, collet holder, tailstock threading die-holder, carriage length stop, etc. If you want to know about the fundamentals of lathe construction and use, how to set suitable turning speeds how to sharpen tools, set tool angles, read micrometers and verniers, etc.

Price: 
£12.75

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