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Offline Kel

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LATHE Drummond A Type 4" Round Bed
« on: December 29, 2016, 11:54:51 am »
Hi Guys,
           I have a very interesting and excellent working British lathe for sale. A Drummond round bed produced from 1908 to 1940 with only minor model enhancements over that period. Google it to have a more detailed picture of its capabilities and uses.
The lathe has the following
                                         11.5 inches between centres
                                          On / Off switch wired for forward and reverse
                                          Set of screw cutting gears
                                          Automatic feed
                                          4 post tool holder ( home made )
                                          3 jaw chuck
                                          Assorted tools and cutters
                                          Attached to its own sturdy metal table
                                          Imported and sold by A.E. Herbert of Sydney
A small brake on one of the pulley's, this does not affect it's use as it is a very old breakage

Pretty heavy lathe so pick up only, I am located at Dural, Sydney not far from Hornsby.
This is a very rare lathe and I would like a fellow collector of irreplaceable creations ( some people call it junk or scrap iron ) to buy it for what I consider to be very reasonable price of $650. You will not be dissapointed.
It has served me well over the years but I need to clear the shed of some goodies, however, I still have another lathe ( Hercus ) to serve my needs.
Contact me if you have any questions you would like answered.
Thanks for looking, please don't be slow as it will sell quickly when advertised.
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Offline Lozza

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Re: LATHE Drummond A Type 4" Round Bed
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2016, 08:18:40 pm »
Lovely old lathe made many a bit of swarf I bet. I can't work out how the saddle moves along the bed?????
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Re: LATHE Drummond A Type 4" Round Bed
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2016, 08:36:04 pm »
the handle at the end of the bed moves the saddle, see picture below the A E Herbert picture. There is a threaded bar that runs along the inside of the bed and this drives the saddle, the lever below the saddle engages the auto feed and yes it has created a lot of sworf over the years.