S1g 579 #1 Posted February 5, 2014 This lathe is in the back workshop, weighs the best part of 4tonnes on its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #3 Posted February 5, 2014 cor i would give my mrs right arm for one of those 2 neil and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #4 Posted February 5, 2014 I'm fairly sure it dates from the 1960's so not even run in yet. Apparently when the beds were cast they were then left outside for 3years to let all the stresses come out before being machined. 1 neil reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted February 5, 2014 That brings back memories of my apprenticeship. Proper lathe for proper turners. 1 neil reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #6 Posted February 5, 2014 what a beauty , i would mind being let loose on that for an hour or two . This is what this forum is all about , great machines like this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #7 Posted February 5, 2014 We had one of those big Holbrooks (and several smaller Myfords) when I was at College way back in the 1980's, wonderful machine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #8 Posted February 6, 2014 Makes my Myford 7 look like a toy 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #9 Posted February 6, 2014 I have a Southbend Model S.. Not a big lathe by any means but it has proved so handy over the years. In action making bearing blocks. The finished products. 2 nigel and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted February 6, 2014 This is mine. Not set up yet. It's a ZYTO. 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #11 Posted February 6, 2014 that looks a nice bit of kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #12 Posted February 6, 2014 All very nice lathes! A lathe is definitely the next thing I'm go to add to my workshop.. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #13 Posted February 7, 2014 This is mine. Not set up yet. It's a ZYTO. 001.JPG Now that is a thing of beauty.. I love the rugged looks.. Nice lathe Norm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #14 Posted February 7, 2014 This is mine. Not set up yet. It's a ZYTO. They've been around for some time. Made by Tyzack of L.ondon (I used to work with the Grandson of the Founder). Here's some info and story for them if your not already aware. http://www.lathes.co.uk/zyto/ 1 neil reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #15 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Yes, it has the name S Tyzak and Sons Ltd along the front edge of the bed. Thanks for the link, Richard. Mine looks to be like an early 1950's model. Edited February 7, 2014 by Stormin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #16 Posted February 7, 2014 very nice lathe setup. I 'd like to get to the point of where I could have a mill and a lathe, but with all the other stuff I have in the shop, plus the fact that I have to give up 1/3 of my space to the wifes car, there just isn't any room inside my 30x40' building for extras. I have a friend whos in the business of CNC equipment, so I have them make the things I don't have room for. Not really sure I could merit having any more big machinery as I wouldn't use it as much as I do, the forge, anvils, drill press's and blasting equipment already in there. I am however long over due for a general clean out the shop job. I'm sure there are things that could go, that I've been saving for a project, or maybe just shouldn't have been saved in the first place. But its painful to discard old items sometimes, so I store way more items than I should. As a case in point, I have a complete Franklin Helicopter engine here. Now I don't own a helicopter, probably wont get one any time soon, but its too good to get rid of, and besides, how many can say they have one? Sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #17 Posted February 7, 2014 You have just got to find a use for that Chopper Engine Jeff !. Apart from the Myford (don't want to dupe my other Post/Thread here, I have a Tiny Plain Lathe with full accessories. Use it for Bushings and Model Steam fittings etc . Did use it initially to machine the front Wheel Rim Castings for my Engine. Rather untidy post , but here's a few old scanned photographs of the Micro Lathe and some other Myford machining shots :- ........sorry about the quality. I added a Used Light Milling Machine to my little workshop last Autumn (right of pic) , well worth it :- Reasonable size Table and will cope with my needs and Tools interchangeable with the Myford 1 Lauber1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #18 Posted February 7, 2014 I've the same 1953 myford ML7 lathe as Richard, only with 3 phase and an inverter. I'm untidy though, so it's a mess 1 Anglo Traction reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Beacon 0 #19 Posted March 21, 2014 Several machines here, not all in working order (or even assembled in some cases, but they came at thee right price....). Lathes-wise, the one that gets used most often is a 3.5" Grayson from the 30's, there is a slow rebuild project of a SouthBend heavy 10, as well as a round bed Drummond, and a small un-named capstan tucked away on a shelf. I also have a Denbigh H4 horizontal mill, which is about 80 years old, but very handy! There is an assortment other machinery that get used on odd occasions (couple of pillar drills, power hacksaw, pantograph engraving machine). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #20 Posted March 21, 2014 Several machines here, not all in working order (or even assembled in some cases, but they came at thee right price....). Lathes-wise, the one that gets used most often is a 3.5" Grayson from the 30's, there is a slow rebuild project of a SouthBend heavy 10, as well as a round bed Drummond, and a small un-named capstan tucked away on a shelf. I also have a Denbigh H4 horizontal mill, which is about 80 years old, but very handy! There is an assortment other machinery that get used on odd occasions (couple of pillar drills, power hacksaw, pantograph engraving machine). Koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #21 Posted March 22, 2014 They've been around for some time. Made by Tyzack of L.ondon (I used to work with the Grandson of the Founder). Here's some info and story for them if your not already aware. http://www.lathes.co.uk/zyto/ Tyzack also used to make Bricklaying tools as i still have a Bricklaying Trowel & pins made by them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #22 Posted April 2, 2014 I've got a small Warco 810, I'am not an engineer but its ok to play with on light stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #23 Posted May 18, 2014 I have a 1972 Myford super7 a vertical mill I assembled from a Chester Champion compound table with a Westbury column and head. The westbury compound table,all cast iron dovetails etc I may turn into a small surface grinder. Languishing in the garage is an Elliot 10m shaper unused for the last 10years or so but brilliant for generating flat surfaces. No pics at the moment because everything in a right mess and no time to clear up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #24 Posted May 18, 2014 I have a Viceroy TDS 1/1 from around the mid 50's, doesn't get a lot of use and is half buried in the shed at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #25 Posted May 18, 2014 ive got a mate just round the corner that does my lathe work when needed. havent i ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
