Help please

[Rob.Wilson]

Hi Lads

I am after a bit of help I/D this dividing head that came with my 626 mill , the nose is 1,3/4" 5 TPI , I am looking to restor it ,as its a good old ,well made , solid bit of kit ,there seams to be a few bits missing ,if i new what make it was i could have a look for some photos/info on the web.






Thanks Rob

[Brass_Machine]

Rob,

trying to research the numbers on that dividing head... no luck so far. Any other markings on it?

Eric

[Darren]

No idea, sorry, but it looks like quite a nicely made unit

[Rob.Wilson]

Hi Eric
Thanks ,  There are no other markings on it .I try'd Google image , lots of dividing heads ,but nothing like this one .

Thanks Rob

[Jasonb]

Possible made by C.A.V. Small tools who also built lathes, bit about them here

http://www.lathes.co.uk/wade%20cva/index.html

Jason

[Rob.Wilson]

Thanks Jason

It looks like i have found one on Ebay , i did  a worldwide search and came up with  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250529498625

Looks like its made by Ellis , must be a US tool company ? Not cheap too ! I will have to look into this more .

Thanks Rob
 

[CrewCab]

Rob, drop John Stevenson a pm, he's a mine of information about this sort of stuff, he may just be able to help.

CC