HARRISON Lathe Model 12-inch and 13-inch swing L6 Mk. 3 (also badged as the 155 and 165)

Manufacturers: 

Harrison

Models: 

12-inch 13-inch swing 155 165

Machine types: 

Lathe

Contents: 

  • Operators Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Manual
  • Catalog

HARRISON Lathes Models 12-inch and 13-inch swing L6 Mk. 3 - also badged as the 155 and 165 and distinguishable from earlier models by a flat front face to the headstock a long, single upward pointing handle on the face and two spindle-speed change levers on the top, a third control shaft control rod below the leadscrew and power-feeds shaft, a screwcutting gearbox with a sliding selector control that indexed into a row of holes. The gearbox had either two thumb lever along the top edge (English threading) or three thumb levers (metric version). Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts Manual as useful Exploded Assembly Diagrams. Added to this publication (not in the original) is data about converting the 3-lever metric box to inch screwcutting. Also Includes a reproduction of the original Sales, Specification and Accessories Catalogue.. To check if this is yours, pictures and details here: http://www.lathes.co.uk/harrison/page16.html

Price: 
£52.00

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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