Lathe, mills, drills, slotters, shapers and grinders (not angle grinders)

[Bob c]

We sent a load of morse tappered 3/4” -2” away to be done about two years ago, bill was a bit eye watering but they were useless before and now will drill in the radial arm without pilot holes! Can just touch them up by hand for a few years again hopefully bar the two that have chipped and the brand new 21mm that shattered

see this
We Now Offer A Morse Taper HSS Drill Regrinding Service,
2, 3 & 4 Flute Drills
14mm - 25mm £6
26mm - 35mm £12
36mm - 45mm £18
46mm - 55mm £24
56mm - 65mm £30
66mm - 75mm £42
76mm - 80mm £60
You Send Us Your Drills And They Will Be Returned Resharpened With UPS Shipping
Send Us 10 Or More Drills And We Will Ship Them Back To You Free Of Charge!!

company in
Castleford
West Yorkshire

 

[Swarfmonkey]

New to me
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and new hand tool came with it
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Cracking pieces of kit. Did it come with the full set of cams?

 

[Bob c]

Cracking pieces of kit. Did it come with the full set of cams?

yes
every thing except brierley drill gauge
but there are notes in the book

edit , it come from down your way

 

[Swarfmonkey]

Nice find! The cams have a habit of going AWOL.

 

[AJR75]

@Bob c I've just bought a ZB50, not had a chance to really try it out yet- let us know how you get on with yours.

 

[Bob c]

@Bob c I've just bought a ZB50, not had a chance to really try it out yet- let us know how you get on with yours.

bigger brother

 

[grainboy]

A few of you maybe interested in this auction,

 

[Wigeon]

So I might have sort of accidentally bought a colchester student mk1...

It has a 3 jaw chuck, a 3 sided quick change tool post (I think), and a dead centre with a sort of scoop taken of it, and a couple of face plates. Can anyone recommend where to find basic tooling eg- chuck for tailstock, tools for the tool post etc.

Compound is also very stiff and looks to be gummed up with swarf, so looks like it might be a dismantling job.

This largely completes my knowledge of all things lathe related...

 

[Bob c]

So I might have sort of accidentally bought a colchester student mk1...

It has a 3 jaw chuck, a 3 sided quick change tool post (I think), and a dead centre with a sort of scoop taken of it, and a couple of face plates. Can anyone recommend where to find basic tooling eg- chuck for tailstock, tools for the tool post etc.

Compound is also very stiff and looks to be gummed up with swarf, so looks like it might be a dismantling job.

This largely completes my knowledge of all things lathe related...

 

[Fendtbro]

So I might have sort of accidentally bought a colchester student mk1...

It has a 3 jaw chuck, a 3 sided quick change tool post (I think), and a dead centre with a sort of scoop taken of it, and a couple of face plates. Can anyone recommend where to find basic tooling eg- chuck for tailstock, tools for the tool post etc.

Compound is also very stiff and looks to be gummed up with swarf, so looks like it might be a dismantling job.

This largely completes my knowledge of all things lathe related...

eBay and marketplace for Secondhand chucks and tooling. Look for older stuff but good brands. Cutwell are great for tooling and inserts. Buy the chunkiest boring bar that you can get away with, parting off tool and general purpose tool holder. All these really want to have replaceable inserts. Cutwell will keep you right. You are really limited without a 4 jaw chuck so just have to keep looking for a high quality one Secondhand..

 

[Daveh]

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So I might have sort of accidentally bought a colchester student mk1...

It has a 3 jaw chuck, a 3 sided quick change tool post (I think), and a dead centre with a sort of scoop taken of it, and a couple of face plates. Can anyone recommend where to find basic tooling eg- chuck for tailstock, tools for the tool post etc.

Compound is also very stiff and looks to be gummed up with swarf, so looks like it might be a dismantling job.

This largely completes my knowledge of all things lathe related...

Well done, brilliant little lathe. Fendtbro has a point about a 4 jaw chuck if you want to do precision stuff but 3 jaw is good enough while you're getting used to it.
If you take your time all the other tools will turn up on eBay eventually

 

[Karliboy]

This lot are ok for cheaper end stuff

Model Engineering and engineering tools online from RDG Tools Ltd Home Page (Engineering Tools) Tel 01422 885069 /884605

Model Engineering and engineering tools online from RDG Tools Ltd Home Page (Engineering Tools) Tel 01422 885069

www.rdgtools.co.uk

 

[Bob c]

Cutting Tools - Arc Euro Trade

Arc Euro Trade stock a large range of engineering cutting tools for: Drilling, Milling, Turning, Threading, Reaming, Knurling, Sawing, Broaching...

www.arceurotrade.co.uk

Engineering Tools, Engineering Supplies lathe and workshop tools

Engineering tools and model engineering supplies. Lathe and workshop tools, Myford Boxford. Woodworking Tools. Clarke Tools and Draper Tools. Free UK delivery.

www.chronos.ltd.uk

Or at work

MSC direct
tips for parting and boring, Sandvik buying direct

 

[Kevm]

So I might have sort of accidentally bought a colchester student mk1...

It has a 3 jaw chuck, a 3 sided quick change tool post (I think), and a dead centre with a sort of scoop taken of it, and a couple of face plates. Can anyone recommend where to find basic tooling eg- chuck for tailstock, tools for the tool post etc.

Compound is also very stiff and looks to be gummed up with swarf, so looks like it might be a dismantling job.

This largely completes my knowledge of all things lathe related...

For general turning get a WNMG insert tool, get a good quality one Kennametal or similar, the beauty of WNMG inserts is that you should get 6 lives out of one insert, all inserts are expensive if you get decent quality ones.
Also get some HSS lathe tool blanks the 1/2" ones then you can grind your own tools for special jobs.
Should be able to find lathe tools, boring bars etc on ebay etc if you keep a watch out and wait long enough.
Any lathe related questions ask here - https://colchesterlathe.groups.io/g/main

 

[tomlad]

Also utube is ur friend for knowledge

 

[Bob c]

Brierley ZB 32 Drill Point Grinder

www.cottandco.com

cheap at the moment

 

[Wigeon]

I almost certainly don't need to buy this, but if I did, what should I look out for?

I haven't used a mill since school, and even then that was basic stuff and this looks a bit fancy, and probably doesn't work...

Bridgeport BRJ 1HP Vertical and Turret Milling Machine, power feed, table 9in x 42in, 8 speeds, 6

Bid Live on Lot 14 in the Engineering, Fabrication and Woodworking Machinery, 3 Caltherm Stoving/Curing Ovens, Gantry and Jib Cranes Auction from Pinder Asset Solutions.

www.bidspotter.co.uk

 

[Wood field]

I almost certainly don't need to buy this, but if I did, what should I look out for?

I haven't used a mill since school, and even then that was basic stuff and this looks a bit fancy, and probably doesn't work...

Bridgeport BRJ 1HP Vertical and Turret Milling Machine, power feed, table 9in x 42in, 8 speeds, 6

Bid Live on Lot 14 in the Engineering, Fabrication and Woodworking Machinery, 3 Caltherm Stoving/Curing Ovens, Gantry and Jib Cranes Auction from Pinder Asset Solutions.

www.bidspotter.co.uk

You need to “ feel” the machine, check its smooth on its ways with no play , then run it up and listen for quiet running, check powered axis if it has them

 

[Bob c]

Machine Tools UK | Hartford Milling machine, This machine has been owned since new and is in great condition, it’s had light use over the years for prototype machining... | Facebook

Hartford Milling machine, This machine has been owned since new and is in great condition, it’s had light use over the years for prototype machining tasks. It is identical to a late model Bridgeport...

www.facebook.com

 

[TheTallGuy]

I almost certainly don't need to buy this, but if I did, what should I look out for?

I haven't used a mill since school, and even then that was basic stuff and this looks a bit fancy, and probably doesn't work...

Bridgeport BRJ 1HP Vertical and Turret Milling Machine, power feed, table 9in x 42in, 8 speeds, 6

Bid Live on Lot 14 in the Engineering, Fabrication and Woodworking Machinery, 3 Caltherm Stoving/Curing Ovens, Gantry and Jib Cranes Auction from Pinder Asset Solutions.

www.bidspotter.co.uk

I'd be surprised if there's much wrong with that one - particularly if you only want it for odds and sods rather than regular high precision work. There's still a lot of spares around so if there were any issues you can usually get it sorted fairly easy. If it was nearer & I had the means to shift it in time...