Which basic lathe type to get for basic clock work?
Sep 25, 2008 · The general rule is to do clock work you will need a larger lathe than the ones used for watch work. A very popular lathe for clock work is the Sherline Lathe. The Sherline …
Dividing and gear cutting equipment for clockmaking
Sep 20, 2019 · This was my first lathe and gear cutting apparatus, which I made up in the early '80's. It is an 1890's era Sebastian lathe, with my watchmaker's lathe mounted on a slide …
Waltham Machine Works Lathe - NAWCC Forums
Oct 6, 2009 · The photo's on the site are of my lathe. I am missing the cross slide which I am going to replace with a BC Ames slide to get the old girl functional. I have the bed but it has …
Schubert clockmakers lathe - NAWCC Forums
Feb 4, 2015 · Hi,I have recently acquired a watchmakers lathe with the name Schubert stamped on its side.I have searched through all the makers of this type of lathe,but cannot find any …
hopkins lathe collet - NAWCC Forums
Nov 29, 2005 · A collet in the headstock is not enough to say your lathe is a Hopkins. There were lots of lathe makers once and a lot more that merely carried the label of some co.. The non …
Dual Purpose Clockmakers Lathe - NAWCC Forums
Jun 6, 2024 · The main difference could be the precision of the bearings. Concentricity is less an issue on a wood lathe. I think the main reason, why the two types co-exist is that it only a …
Pivot polishing with a Dremel? - NAWCC Forums
Sep 9, 2021 · I would normally use my clockmakers lathe (a Pultra Model P 8mm) but it is not working at the moment so I was wondering if I could use my Dremel suitably mounted or would …
Lathe - which, why and information - NAWCC Forums
May 2, 2004 · Hi, i`m seriously considering getting a clockmakers lathe. I know they are an essential tool and i know a few things that they are used for but i really want to know exactly …
Lathe spindle lost its key...HELP! | NAWCC Forums
Aug 26, 2012 · If the lathe and the collets were made by the same maker, then the key in the spindle is important. Otherwise, you're better off without the key which may interfere with some …
Identify this lathe? - NAWCC Forums
Feb 25, 2004 · Can anyone identify this old clockmakers lathe? Any information would be appreciated. Ray