Member postings for Bill York

Thanks,now sold. I picked up a Centec 2a universal and one had to go.

Yes that's the central for speed /stop/start and reverse.

With the long one did you not find it somewhat forward heavy.

Yep thanks from me to Gary.

Frank, thanks, any info I can get will be helpful.

Gary, thanks I would be grateful for the drawings,will you post them on here or send to my mail.

Gary, that would be good, is there room on a 2a to cut a long one, alternatively how much would you charge to make one for me.

Have considered that, seem to remember some one on here saying the long version were made of aluminium, does that sound right,

Hi Guys and Dolls, I need information as to where I can get a riser block for my 2a or does any member have one the want to sell. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Thanks Ady.

Many thanks, When I first researched the machine it said it left the factory in its bare metal finish due to the quality of the casting and materials used,Having restored it I have been blown away by the quality of the cast iron they used and the precision.

Well it is finally finished and standing proud in my workshop, I have to say its been a source of great pleasure bringing this master piece of Swiss precision back to its former glory, all that is needed now is to permanently fix the motor to it, this will probably be a variable speed DC unit that is small and compact. I have included pics of the finished machine in my albums so if your interested take a look. Thanks to all for the helpful comments and advise. I can concentrate on the South Bend 13" lathe project which I acquired last month .

When i was in the training school at RollsRoyce we were taught to do and check everything the proper and accepted way, that included thread cutting etc and the use of wires and micrometer to check them, in later years I realised that it was not always needed to use wires but in my opinion it is always best to know how to use them and not need them than to need them and not know how to use them.

That would be a great help, I am near Northwich but i have several relatives up that way, where abouts are you.

No, it is Rust-oleum anthrasite it is the coulor i use on all my restorations.

Thought about that also but I do not have access to a milling machine and dont fancy all the filing involved producing the slot. did you also make the wedge.

Hi folks, I am looking for a lantern type tool holder suitable for a 13" SB lathe. The lathe came with a few Armstrong holders and as lot of tips but no post, so if anyone has one they would part with drop me a pm. Thanks.

I will have to do some work as you say on the minor ways but the lathe will not be needed to work to 2/10ths

Yes the SB spindle oiler is about 1/2" x 4" and as you say have a spring action that keeps the hard felt tip in contact with the spindle.