Clausing 6500 Series Lathe Manual (Colchester Triumph Mk.1)

Manufacturers: 

Clausing Colchester

Models: 

6500 Triumph 6574 6575 6534 6535 6576 6577 6536 6537

Machine types: 

Lathe

Contents: 

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual

Clausing 15” lathes Models 6574, 6575, 6534, 6535, 6576, 6577, 6536, 6537 (these lathes were sold in the UK as the Colchester Triumph Mk.1 in the 1950s and 1960) A complete 175-page data pack covering all models from the late 1930s on either separate cast-iron plinths or on the later (early 1950s) full cabinet stand. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and with Exploded Component Parts Pictures. The literature includes a copy of the first Triumph Operation and Parts Manual (originally in A5 format) and the later A4 edition covering all models from first to last including the later single-slot (safety) apron types and all gearbox variants - Standard, Dominion and Continental - as well as the rarer 3rd-shaft control and Hydraulic-copying models. Includes full screwcutting charts, electrical schematics and several copies of the maker's sales and Specification catalogues dated 1930s to 1960s.

Price: 
£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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