Colchester Student and Master Mk. 2 (and the "Dominion" versions, etc.) with a Flat-top headstock. The Mk. 2 lathe is shown in the second picture on my page at: http://www.lathes.co.uk/colchester/page2.html. Instruction & Maintenance Manual and Exploded Diagrams Parts Manual, detailed screwcutting instructions (with enlarged charts) including the elusive metric thread-dial indicator; the "third-shaft electrical control versions with the special Klockner Moeller switches and data about how to generate inch and metric pitches from those models without the dual inch/metric box and especially clear and enlarged electrical diagrams. Includes a copy of the maker's Technical Specification, Sales and Accessories catalogue. This is the comprehensive, detailed and high-quality 116-page edition.
Colchester Student, Master and Dominion Lathes Mk 1 and "Mk. 1½" Instruction, Maintenance & Parts Manual
Colchester Student, Master and Dominion Lathes Mk 1 and "Mk. 1½" (and other versions, by Clausing the 13 x 24 and 13 x 36 etc). Round-headstock model but with either a "sliding-lever" on the apron that lifts into either one of two slots to engage the power feeds - or with a single, centrally-mounted round control lever. The differences between Mk.
- Operators Manual
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Manual
- Electrical Diagrams
- Catalog
The Amateur's Lathe
The essential lathe book that gives a complete breakdown of all the facts about parts and functions that a beginner needs to know. Carefully written articles guide you through the process of choosing a suitable lathe and how to use it successfully - while further instructions, leading to more advanced exercises and projects, are also included.
