30-10-2012, 06:26 PM
Thanks for the kind comments guys - much appreciated.
As to the collets Colin, on the Lorch they're intended to be used in a lever-operated collet holder which substitutes for the tailstock. I've attached a few pics. Unfortunately, some of the collets have gone walkabout - not surprising since the lathe was made the best part of 100 years ago, but quite a few of the collets are still there, in the original box, which looks quite posh with the custom-made nameplate which you kindly made for me! I doubt there's any possibilty of ever finding the right collets to replace the missing ones as they're specific to the Lorch. As can be seen, the tailstock can quickly be removed and replaced with the lever-operated collet holder, which moves as smooth as silk and has no play in it wahtsoever. (I've not shown the drawbar which is used to tighten the collets).
It's intriguing to ponder as to what a life the lathe may have had, and how it eventually found its way into my hands. It does look as though it's earned its living, but where, and in what circumstances will forever be a mystery. Really, I'm just its custodian for the time being, and in time it will pass into someone elses hands, though not too soon I hope!
It's a very simple lathe, which is ideal for my needs. Small things amuse small minds!
As to the collets Colin, on the Lorch they're intended to be used in a lever-operated collet holder which substitutes for the tailstock. I've attached a few pics. Unfortunately, some of the collets have gone walkabout - not surprising since the lathe was made the best part of 100 years ago, but quite a few of the collets are still there, in the original box, which looks quite posh with the custom-made nameplate which you kindly made for me! I doubt there's any possibilty of ever finding the right collets to replace the missing ones as they're specific to the Lorch. As can be seen, the tailstock can quickly be removed and replaced with the lever-operated collet holder, which moves as smooth as silk and has no play in it wahtsoever. (I've not shown the drawbar which is used to tighten the collets).
It's intriguing to ponder as to what a life the lathe may have had, and how it eventually found its way into my hands. It does look as though it's earned its living, but where, and in what circumstances will forever be a mystery. Really, I'm just its custodian for the time being, and in time it will pass into someone elses hands, though not too soon I hope!
It's a very simple lathe, which is ideal for my needs. Small things amuse small minds!
Regards, David.
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