MadModder
The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: johnbaz on November 06, 2010, 01:21:55 PM
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Hi all
Just thought i'd show you my 'ickle Flexispeed7 lathe (only around 17" long!)..
It was made about 100 yards from where i used to live here in Sheffield!!
The lathe...
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/Tools/Flexispeedseven01.jpg)
I've never gotten round to mounting and motorising it, maybe one day (if i have room ::) )
Wade lathe...
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/Tools/Wade1lathep1.jpg)
Anyone else have any of these quaint little machines, drummond, Zyto etc???
I may be going to have a look at a Myford in a few days with a view to buying it, i'm not sure which model it is though..
It's been described as a 'restoration project', i've no idea what such a machine would be worth though :scratch:
The seller is sending me some pics in a few days, i could be going to York if it looks to be worth saving :headbang:
Cheers, John :beer:
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My smaller lathe is your Flexispeed's grandchild, the Perris. Pics at http://andysmachines.weebly.com/perris-baby-lathe.html
And its great-grandson is the Cowells, still available for those with deep pockets.
Andy
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Pultra, due for restoration sometime next year.
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/bogstandard_photos/From%20June2010/Pultra2.jpg)
Bogs
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Nice to see the little Flexispeed! :thumbup:
I have just bought a Drummond c:1908.
(http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/67/147153567_full.jpg)
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Hmmm- some lovely (and sturdy!!) old machines there :clap:
The second one (Wade) is a bit strange in that all the feeds work in the opposite direction so in a moment of absentmindedness, a job could be ruined :doh:
Here's my li'l faircut that needs some TLC...
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/Tools/toolslathecleaned2.jpg)
John :beer: